Despite the extra immersion VR titles offer, they’re still nowhere near as mainstream as their flatscreen counterparts. Sure, Half-Life: Alyx, Asgard’s Wrath, Lone Echo 2, Into The Radius, and a few other games offer enough content to go head-to-head with the best PC titles, but the VR market can feel somewhat limited, especially for hardcore virtual reality enthusiasts.

Thankfully, the PC gaming landscape is blessed with a talented modding community, with certain developers going above and beyond to implement 6DOF tracking and VR QoL mods into traditional games. So, here’s a list of some amazing flatscreen games you need to play modded in VR.

10 High On Life

And all in on VR

Created by Justin Roiland, High On Life has the same satirical, cynical, and existential humor as Rick and Morty. Heck, it’s pretty much Rick and Morty: FPS Edition, except, you’re a bounty hunter on a mission to bring down an alien cartel… with an arsenal of talking guns.

While the flatscreen version of the game is pretty cool on its own, you’re in for a treat once you pair it with the 6DOF tracking offered by the UEVR mod (and you’ll see this mod crop up a few times on the list). I would have put the game higher if not for its divisive humor and the fact that certain guns can feel a bit clunky with the VR mod enabled.

9 Cyberpunk 2077

You’ll need a beefy PC to burn the city inside VR, samurai!

Despite its terrible launch, CD Projekt Red has turned Cyberpunk 2077 from a broken mess into a memorable adventure worth experiencing if you’re even remotely interested in RPGs. After all, it’s got the holy trifecta of an engaging story, photorealistic graphics, and a solid gameplay loop, with enough customization options to help you role-play as the mercenary V. Whether you’re a gung-ho gunslinger who shoots first and asks questions later or a pacifist who prefers non-lethal playthroughs, there’s something here for everyone.

Better yet, you can grab Luke Ross’ VR mod to experience Night City in its neon-lit glory. The only caveat is that you’ll need a really powerful system decked out with a top-of-the-line GPU, an equally impressive processor, and an ample amount of RAM to run Cyberpunk 2077 in VR without turning the game into a slideshow.

8 Neon White

Speedrunning levels in VR

Arcade games have their own place in the modern gaming scene, and Neon White is a testament to that fact. As White, your task is to eliminate demons faster than your fellow assassins in hopes of ascending to heaven. Speedrunning is the name of the game, and while the story isn’t worth writing home about, the gameplay loop of shooting, slashing, and parkouring your way through waves of demons never gets old, especially with the game’s killer soundtrack.

Plus, you can install the HeavenVR mod to enjoy an even more immersive speedrunning experience. But given the fast-paced nature of Neon White, you’ll need strong VR legs to play the game for extended periods.

7 Outer Wilds

Unravel the mysteries of a dying universe, one loop at a time

Switching gears from action and horror titles, Outer Wilds is all about exploring planets and deciphering puzzles inside unique environments. But it’s far from a chill game, as you’re stuck in a never-ending time loop where the sun explodes after 22 minutes have elapsed, forcing you into another run. Of course, you’ll retain key information (and the skills you’ve learned as the player) after each run, making Outer Wilds more of a roguelike with exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics.

With the NomaiVR, you can make your space exploration journey even more immersive. From sweating bullets when navigating zero-gravity environments and landing your spaceship to enjoying the serene moment of roasting marshmallows before embarking on your next adventure, you’re in for a ride with Outer Wilds in VR.

6 Doom 3: BFG Edition

The best Doom game… on VR, that is

Doom 3 is often considered the black sheep of the highly-acclaimed FPS series, and for good reason. Rather than making you feel like an unstoppable force exterminating demons, Doom 3 leans a little too much into the horror aspect of the Doom universe, with the tonal shift making it a bit hard for fans of the series (myself included) to truly enjoy the game.

The Doom 3: BFG Edition brought some QoL improvements to the game, but it’s the Fully Possessed mod that makes this old gem a rock-solid title. Even on fairly low-end systems, the gunplay feels smooth, though the enemies are terrifying up close. While the cutscenes can have some glitches, the mod feels like the definitive way to experience the horrors of the UAC base.

5 Resident Evil 2 Remake, 3 Remake, 7, and Village

Pretty much the entire modern RE library besides the Resident Evil 4 Remake

The Resident Evil series has been around for years, and it keeps getting better with each installment. Resident Evil 7 brings the classic mansion-based horror formula from the earlier titles and ups the survival horror and gore aspects, with the first-person perspective enhancing the tension even further. Resident Evil Village, builds on the excellent foundation laid by its predecessor by adding new enemy variety, locations, and more open-ended environments.

As you may have already guessed, the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes are modern adaptations of the classic RE titles, and even though the latter remake cuts several parts of the original, they’re fantastic games for any horror enthusiast. What’s more, you can enjoy these titles in VR using the REFramework tool designed by ace developer PrayDog.

4 Assetto Corsa

The king of sim-racing titles, now in VR

Sim-racing may be a niche hobby compared to the other genres of PC gaming, but it has a vast collection of games and accessories to channel your inner Verstappen. Although there are other titles that provide better realism, Assetto Corsa remains one of the best sim-racers even a decade after its release, and most of its popularity can be attributed to the modding scene.

You’ve got mods like Shutoko Revival Project, Brooklyn Park, LA Canyons, and Union Island that bring more tracks to the game, while the ADC Drift pack can satisfy your desire to play with more cars. But for even more realism, you can bring out your VR headset and pair all these mods with the VR tweaks available in the Assetto Corsa Content Manager app.

3 Trepang2

Rain bullets upon your enemies in VR

Trepang2 combines the bullet-time mechanics of Max-Payne with the cloaking functionality from Crysis and adds some visceral action as the topping. While the campaign is on the shorter side, it nails the simple gameplay loop of dropping you inside a room full of enemies and letting you go ham on their armored hides – or them on yours, if you go in without a proper strategy.

The Unreal Engine VR mod by PrayDog elevates the experience by providing 6DOF motion. If you’ve ever wanted to mow down hordes of challenging enemies in VR, Trepang2 with UEVR is the best way to experience this amazing indie title.

2 Lethal Company

A great, great asset to the Company

Unlike the horror games we’ve highlighted so far, Lethal Company falls into the situational comedy spectrum. While the initial premise of looting scraps from moons sounds simple enough, surviving your crewmates’ shenanigans is a different story altogether. The game can turn from a casual stroll through factories to absolute nightmare fuel to a hilariously botched operation involving multiple casualties within seconds.

But if the flatscreen experience seems too basic for you, I recommend checking out the LethalCompanyVR mod in ThunderStore. As someone who has poured hundreds of hours into the game, exploring the interiors of a labyrinthine mineshaft in VR is just as stressful as it is hilarious, especially when you’ve got Brackens, Coilheads, and other hostile denizens chasing your crew.

1 Alien: Isolation

The Xenomorph is twice as scary in VR

The Alien franchise has seen its highs and lows over the years, but Alien: Isolation is easily one of its peaks, even if it’s a video game rather than a movie. Taking cues from the original Alien movie, Alien: Isolation has you slowly traverse through the Sevastopol space station, with an invincible Xenomorph hot on your trail. However, that’s not the only threat you’ll have to face; the game throws androids, facehuggers, and even hostile humans for you to deal with.

While the game is already immersive when played on a monitor, the horror aspect gets upped a notch once you install the MotherVR mod. From purging facehuggers with a flamethrower to hiding inside lockers with bated breath every time you hear slithering sounds in the vents, Alien: Isolation is easily one of the most tense games in VR.

Make your flatscreen games more immersive with VR mods

If you’re as much of a VR lover as I am, you’d know this list is far from complete. For example, you can play Returnal and The Callisto Protocol in first-person VR with 6DOF tracking using UEVR, though the sudden shift from a third-person perspective can feel rather jarring. The Black Mesa and Half-Life 2 mods deserve a special mention on this list and are worth trying out if you’re craving something similar to Half-Life: Alyx. Then you’ve got Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Subnautica that, despite being ported to VR, are more enjoyable once you pair them with unofficial mods.