First off, if you received or treated yourself to an $800
virtual reality system for Christmas, take a minute to be thankful.
You’re an early adopter and you obviously have a bit of free space in
your house, which are both good things!
Now that you've got an HTC Vive and have it all set up,
it's time to treat yourself to some games, apps and virtual reality
experiences, and Steam is the best place to find them. Steam is a lot
less curated than Oculus Home which makes trying to find the good stuff a
bit more tricky, but here are some picks to get you started.
A quick note: many of these games are also available on
the Oculus Rift, and many of those games are available on Steam, so if
you see a game on either list just take as an indication we think it’s
very good and worth your time.
Experiences
Tilt Brush: Google’s Tilt Brush
is an inviting, creative way to get people started in VR, but the
program also allows for some surprisingly complex drawings in three
dimensions. It’s like drawing with light. (Buy it on Steam)
Google Earth VR: There are a few interactions
in this program that may be a bit hard on the stomach if you’re new to
virtual reality, but the ability to explore so much of the world using
your Vive more than makes up for it. Start by finding your house after
starting from space, which is easier than you’d guess, and then have fun
just meandering around the rest of the planet. (Get it on Steam)
Waltz of the Wizard: This is
currently one of the best-rated Vive games or experiences on Steam, and
it’s free. It also shows off how magical virtual reality can be, and how
enjoyable it is to explore new worlds. Waltz of the Wizard puts you in a
room in front of a variety of ingredients, and you get to mix your own
potions and see what hidden things you can discover. (Get it on Steam)
Games
The Lab: This is Valve’s own
taster’s menu of what’s possible with virtual reality gaming on the
Vive, and each short demo feels polished and distinct. There’s a
surprising amount of stuff to see and do, along with some fun surprises
for fans of Valve’s existing games. If you’ve never played a Vive game,
start here. (Get it on Steam)
http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/26/14071206/best-vive-games-vr
