Summary
RPG gamesare incredibly complex, which is why making them takes a lot of time. But the wait is usually worthwhile sincemost good RPGs do an extremely good jobof making the players feel like they are part of a unique universe. While there are a lot of good RPG games on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, it sometimes becomes hard to find equally good ones on other niche platforms. One such platform isMeta Quest 2, which has a few good RPG titles on it.
Many people would feel that the VR platform still needs more games to justify the purchase of a headset, and this may be correct in some instances. However, there’s no denying thatMeta Quest 2 gamesinclude a solid library of RPGs that fans should check out, allowing them to immerse themselves in brilliant fantasy worlds that are genuinely awe-inspiring in every way. VR gaming will continue to be on the rise for quite some time, and these games are just a taste of the wonders that players will enjoy in some time as this technology continues to progress by leaps and bounds.
Updated on July 26, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:The release of the Meta Quest 3 has been a landmark event for VR gaming, but the Quest 2 is still a device that continues to be quite relevant despite its successor being a massive improvement in every way. There are a wealth of amazing titles where players can use the medium of VR to get completely immersed.RPG games are quite effective here, and there’s nothing more satisfying than using the motion of one’s movements to carry out powerful attacks and defeat a plethora of challenging foes, all the while getting stronger in the process.
21RUINSMAGUS
Meta Store Rating: 4.3/5
RUINSMAGUSis a game that has garnered a lot of positive reception, and understandably so. The game is a blast to play through, with players stepping into the shoes of a novice mage and using their powers to lay waste to any enemy unlucky enough to stand in their way.
Players need to investigate the ruins under the town of Grand Amnis, returning to this haven to stock up on armor, resources, weapons, and anything else that can help them out in their journey. There aren’t many great VR JRPGs out there, makingRUINSMAGUSan easy recommendation for players seeking out a unique experience.
20Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice
Vampire: The Masqueradeis a beloved IP that has felt cursed ever since the launch ofBloodlines. No other game in the series has reached the heights of this incredible RPG, but there’s a VR game that utilizes this IP to great effect.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Justiceis a game that was released fairly recently that fans love. The stealth gameplay is pretty riveting, even if some people feel like it doesn’t use the medium of VR to its fullest extent.
Ancient Dungeonis one of the most underrated games thatfans can check out on the Quest 2, with this roguelite dungeon crawler featuring great combat, fun environments, and endless replayability. The game is pretty simple… but when it comes to VR, it’s the simple games with effective mechanics that end up being the most memorable, andAncient Dungeonis a great example of this.
The title can be pretty challenging, and players should be ready to die a few times before they truly get the hang of things. Thankfully, once players get into the groove of things, they’ll be able to make a lot of progress in each successful run while also figuring the the most optimal way possible to deal with the many enemies in this excellent VR RPG.
Most RPG games are known for having turn-based combat, and most people would assume that the medium of VR makes it hard to replicate this combat. However,Arcaxermade it clear that this form of gameplay can very much translate to virtual reality if integrated properly. Taking on the roguelike formula, players inArcaxerare tasked with climbing the Stack, an endless tower full of monstrosities who have it in for the player.
The player has to climb floor upon floor until he can face off against the game’s major boss, the Task Master. This is easier said than done, with players having to spend hours upon hours mastering the combat of the game before getting a chance to tackle the final boss, who will also whoop them quite a bit until they finally manage to surpass the final hurdle of a brilliant RPG game that is perfect for VR headsets, especially the Meta Quest 2.
Oathbreakersis an Early Access game that has already shown a ton of promise, withthis multiplayer RPGallowing players to interact with others in the immersive medium of virtual reality. Suffice it to say, this opens the door to a ton of possibilities as players engage in combat with others in real-time action-heavy battles that can be pretty breakneck and fast-paced indeed.
The sheer amount of experimentation that players can enjoy when it comes to the playstyles they can adopt in this game is quite immense, and it’s only a matter of time before the full release ofOathbreakersends up being highly alluring for most VR gamers. Hopefully, the developers can live up to this initial promise and incorporate player feedback in a meaningful manner.
The idea ofa Metroidvania VR gamesounds too good to be true, but that’s precisely whatWitchbloodaims to accomplish. The immersive gaming, coupled with a wealth of powerups and abilities, makesWitchblooda fun game, even if players can’t exactly check it out from a viewpoint most people would expect.
Instead,Witchblooduses a traditional side-scrolling viewpoint, although the allure of playing the game in VR is still pretty strong in its own right. Fans of unique and immersive gaming experiences will love whatWitchbloodbrings to the table, even if the actual Metroidvania action may not be anything special or innovative.
Norse mythology has become a hotbed of content for players to explore unique fantasy worlds that are full to the brim with deep lore, engaging characters, and everything else along the same lines. Such players will gain a ton of mileage fromAsgard’s Wrath, with this VR title being full to the brim with incredible combat anda detailed world that is a joy to experience through the medium of VR.
Outright becoming a Norse God who can lay waste to their enemies makes for a cathartic experience that fans will have a great time with.Asgard’s Wrathis a great game mainly because of its immersive combat, and fans will have a great time combining the effects of weapons and abilities to see just how creative they can be while taking out enemies.
First-person combat has become huge in VR, with players loving the idea of wielding weapons using their actual hands to take out enemies. It’s a simple yet great way to immerse players in a game, and many titles have done a great job of incorporating such gameplay… including a little-known game known asThe Morrigan.
Players can try out a wealth of weapons to take out their enemies, with combat feeling pretty engaging as players react to the strikes of their enemies and try their hardest to take out all foes without accumulating too much damage. It’s a simple yet challenging gameplay loop that makesThe Morrigana pretty satisfying game to play, and fans of simple VR RPGs on the Meta Quest 2 will love what this game brings to the table.
Gunfire Games is mainly known for the stellar work it did onRemnant: Before the Ashes. However, the company has also dabbled in VR gaming as well, withChronosbeing one of its more unique offerings.
The game is a third-person action title but is elevated with the inclusion of VR, despite the gameplay not being anything unusual. Players have to infiltrate a dungeon and beat a dragon, with every defeat skipping time by a year and aging the controlled character.
While VR gaming may be great, an issue that some people have with most titles in this medium is the length of these games. For most people, most titles end up being engaging, only for the game to end just when things are getting good.
The Mage’s Taledoesn’t suffer from this issue at all, going on for many hours and allowing players to use spellcasting in a way unlike anything ever seen before. The fact that this game is tied toThe Bard’s Taleseries isperfect for fans of these ARPGs, too!
