There are a few different options available when it comes to jumping into the VR landscape, each with its own strengths and drawbacks. While the Meta Quest 2 and 3 have offered PC compatibility for a while now, those options have always felt a little underwhelming to me. Sure, going wireless with the Meta Quest line is convenient, but the hardware itself doesn’t feel—or perform—like true PCVR.
Thankfully, in my experience, the best VR headset has been the PSVR2—and for a number of reasons. And now, thanks to the new PSVR2 connector cable, we’re no longer limited to what Sony and its partners bring to the table—we finally get access to everything that’s been locked behind PC. So, I figured I’d put together a quick list of the five best PCVR games you can play on your PSVR2 headset with this little device.
The setup process is actually pretty straightforward, with one big caveat: your PC needs to be Bluetooth 4.0 compatible, since the PSVR2 controllers pair directly with the PC, not the headset. It would’ve been nice if the adapter included built-in Bluetooth, but beyond that, the setup is smooth. Just plug everything in, download the PSVR2 app from the Steam store and follow the prompts—just like setting up the headset on a PS5. In a few minutes, you’ll be up and running.
But enough about setup, let’s talk games.
1. Boneworks
Boneworks has been a staple on SteamVR since its release in 2019 and even made its way to Meta Quest in 2020. Yet, strangely, it has never received a PSVR release—and that’s a shame. Boneworks is essentially a physics-driven sandbox that uses its story to let you push the boundaries of VR interaction through an advanced physics engine. It’s one of the few games where the physical characteristics of your created character truly matter: how you move, how your body reacts, and how objects interact with you. Add in combat, puzzles and traversal—all built on deep physics systems—and you’ve got a VR essential. And that’s before even diving into the massive mod support available on SteamVR.
2. Blade & Sorcery
If Boneworks is about physics-based interaction, Blade & Sorcery takes that same style and applies it to full-on visceral and kinetic melee combat. Not to sound too creepy, but at its core, this is basically a medieval murder simulator. You pick a level, grab a weapon and try to survive. What makes Blade & Sorcery special is how weighty and tactile everything feels. A sword with a cross guard behaves differently than one without—especially when you’re deflecting an attacker’s blade.
You’re not limited to melee combat, either. You can play as an archer or a mage, and the game’s magic system is just as dynamic as its close-quarters weapons. And, of course, the modding scene here is wild. Ever wanted to have a lightsaber duel with full dismemberment and force powers? You can. It’s brutal, immersive and endlessly replayable.
3. I Expect You to Die 3
This one’s the culmination of Schell Games’ brilliant escape-room-style VR series, picking up right where I Expect You to Die 2 left off. In classic Schell Games fashion, the developers expand the types of interactions available, pushing the gameplay in fun, unexpected directions. One minute you’re mixing cocktails to open a secret safe, the next you’re curing a poison—then barreling down a highway in a high-speed heist that Fast & Furious wishes it could pull off this stylishly.
It’s a shame this gem has been locked to PC and Meta platforms, but with the PSVR2 connector cable, that changes—making it a must-play for PSVR2 owners.
4. PC VR Mods
This is the reason to grab the PSVR2 connector. Thanks to the PC modding scene, there’s a whole world of VR mods for “flat” games. Sure, the quality varies, but some of these mods are absolutely incredible. Want to experience Alien: Isolation in full VR with quality that mirrors the base game? There’s a mod for that. How about exploring the moody atmosphere of Midgar in Final Fantasy VII Remake? Yup. The possibilities are ridiculous and nearly endless.
Not every mod translates perfectly, though. Elden Ring, for instance, offers some breathtaking vistas in VR, but its stamina-heavy combat doesn’t quite suit the VR format. Even so, the sheer volume of what’s available makes the experience more than worth it—and now, with the PSVR2 connector, all of it becomes accessible to a whole new audience.
5. Half-Life: Alyx
Of course, this one had to make the list. Half-Life: Alyx is still one of the most polished and immersive VR experiences out there. It’s a masterpiece—from its environmental storytelling and physics-based gameplay to its pacing, gunplay and puzzles. The way the world reacts to you is on another level. It remains Valve’s first and only fully developed VR game, and it shows in every detail. And let’s not forget Jeff. Jeff is still one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever faced in VR.
This game was rumoured to come to PSVR2 at launch, but clearly, that never happened. Thankfully, with the adapter, we finally have a way to play it—and honestly, this should be the very first thing you jump into.
While the PSVR2 connector might seem like an optional extra, it truly opens up a whole new world for PSVR2 users who also have a PC. With so many VR experiences launching on PC first and only making their way to consoles later—if at all—this is your best bet for staying ahead of the curve. And considering the tech inside the PSVR2 headset and Sense controllers is still my favourite way to experience VR, this is 100 percent how I’ll be playing VR going forward.
