The best Meta Quest 3 (and Quest 2) games aren't just available on Meta's own app store. In fact, you may see some similarities between this and our choices for best VR games . That's because, thanks to the Quest 3's popularity, most VR developers want to make games for the VR headset.

But that's not the only reason. While the Quest 3 (and Quest 2) are excellent standalone VR headsets, you're not limited to just games developed specifically for them. Thanks to the Quest Link cable and D-Link VR Air Bridge (both sold separately), you can play Steam VR games on the Quest headsets as well, provided you have a VR-ready gaming PC or gaming laptop .

Though, it must be said that Meta's own games are getting better and better in terms of sheer quality — demonstrated by the absolute belters set to come out this year. In particular, we're most excited for the new Batman Arkham game and a terrifying Alien experience . Keep it locked on Tom's Guide for our impressions on these games when they're released.

So when you look at the below list of the best Meta Quest games you can play right now, you'll see some Steam VR games mixed in with games you can play natively on the best VR headset — the Meta Quest 3 — and it's older sibling in the Quest 2 . The best Meta Quest games right now 1. Half-Life: Alyx Half-Life: Alyx may not technically be a native Meta Quest game, but thanks to the Quest 2's ability to plug into a PC with the Quest Link cable, you can play it on your Quest 2.

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