The 5 Best Meta Quest 3 Games To Play First!

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What games can you play on Meta Quest 3? What are the best games to play on Meta Quest 3? Whether you just got the Meta Quest 3 or the Meta Quest 3s, we’ve got you covered! ‪@paulAntill‬ walks you through a quick Meta Quest setup, some essential Meta Quest gaming tips, and his top 5 best Meta Quest 3s games to kick off your VR journey. From perfecting your swing in Walkabout Mini Golf to gliding through Gotham in Batman: Arkham Shadow or strategizing in the tabletop-inspired Demeo, these games showcase the best of what your headset can do. There is no shortage of the best VR games for beginners, but these should make it fun to get started.

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00:00I'm taking you through the 5 best Quest 3 games that you should try first if you just

00:03picked up a Quest 3 or Quest 3S and you're looking for some fun VR titles to quickly

00:08get immersed in.

00:09From Caped Crusaders, realistic flying, to relaxing cozy games, I've got something for

00:12everyone here.

00:13We've got our unboxing of the Quest 3S on socials if you want to follow along, but setting

00:18up both the 3S and the 3 are both fairly similar and straightforward.

00:22In the box you get the headset, a power cable, power brick, facial interface which is pre-installed,

00:27and an optional glasses spacer, and of course your two controllers which also come with

00:31batteries.

00:32The controllers can be securely attached to each wrist using the adjustable straps, or

00:37third-party accessories like this offer a really convenient way to hold on.

00:41While they're not always necessary for more casual games or apps, if you're new to VR

00:45or you're diving into some more immersive games, this is a good way to make sure your

00:48controllers don't go flying off your hands.

00:50For your first setup, you'll turn on both controllers by holding the meta and the menu

00:54button on your right and left controller respectively for 2 seconds each.

00:58You can now put on your headset and adjust the straps to make sure it's secure but still

01:02comfortable.

01:03The top strap adjusts the tightness towards the top of your head, whereas adjusting the

01:07spacing here will determine how tight it is around the back of your head.

01:12With your controllers paired and your headset on, you'll be taken through an easy-to-follow

01:15setup guide for creating or signing into your account, connecting to WiFi, and a VR tutorial

01:21which will get you more familiar with the Quest and its controls.

01:24I know you're really excited to jump into some cool new games, but let me give you two

01:28quick tips that you're going to want to know before finishing your setup.

01:31The first, and this is something I actually recently learned, you can create your meta

01:35account using just an email.

01:36You don't have to link it with your Facebook or your Instagram account.

01:39So whether you don't have one of those accounts already or you just don't want to associate

01:43it with your headset, it's a less known option that you may prefer.

01:46Next, and it's actually surprising how few people, even long-time Quest users, are unfamiliar

01:50with this, but there's actually a cheaper and easier way to get a great catalog of games

01:55via the Quest Plus subscription service.

01:58If you're familiar with Xbox, Game Pass, or PS Plus, it's essentially the same idea.

02:02With your active subscription, you'll get access to an existing, growing catalog with

02:06each new month adding new games.

02:08While its game selection isn't as big as Xbox or PlayStation, it has some of the biggest

02:12titles available right now and is a very affordable way to start playing several great games, a few

02:17of which are included on this list for just $7.99 a month or discounted to $59.99 if you

02:22pay for a full year in advance.

02:24And considering how many games on its list are over $20 on their own, this can pay for itself

02:29in no time.

02:30Finally, my last word of advice, playing in VR can take some getting used to.

02:34Despite owning a Quest for several years, motion sickness is still something I struggle with

02:38in certain games, especially ones with lots of fast movements or turning.

02:43Many games have settings to help reduce these effects, but when you're just getting started,

02:47it's a good idea to take things slow and take frequent breaks so you don't get sick.

02:52So now that you're ready to get gaming on your new Quest 3 or Quest 3S, here are the

02:56five best games that I think you should play first.

02:59We've got something here for everyone, but if you've got any suggestions for other games

03:02you think I should try out or any other viewer, let us know in the comments.

03:07If you're new to VR or you just want a chill way to ease in, Walkabout Mini Golf is the

03:11perfect first stop.

03:14It's a simple pickup, great for all ages, and helps you get familiar with the movement

03:17and controls in VR without the risk of motion sickness.

03:21Though I'll admit, sometimes peering over the edge of some of these courses can make your

03:24stomach flip just a little.

03:26The charm here lies in its low-poly yet surprisingly very immersive worlds.

03:32With eight beautifully crafted 18-hole courses, including Pyre Islands, tranquil western landscapes,

03:37and alien planets, plus with an optional 20-plus DLC courses to choose from and more on the

03:42way, you're never going to run out of places to putt.

03:45It's also one of the best multiplayer on Quest that I've tried, so if you've got friends

03:48with headsets, this is a must-play.

03:52Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Batman?

03:54In Batman Arkham Shadow, you get closer to experiencing the Caped Crusader.

03:58This isn't as feature-packed as other Batman Arkham titles, but what it lacks in scope

04:03it makes up for in sheer immersion.

04:06Gotham and its gritty levels look absolutely stunning in VR, and using Batman's gadgets,

04:10the grappling hooks, batarangs, you name it, all feels very intuitive and downright cool.

04:15That said, gliding across ledges or free-falling could make you a little queasy, but the game

04:19does include settings to help reduce motion sickness.

04:22It is on the pricier side, but we do have a coupon link below to help you save.

04:26And if you're after that AAA superhero vibe, this one delivers.

04:30Maybe tabletop strategy is more your speed.

04:32Demio brings the dice-rolling miniature moving world of dungeon crawling straight to VR.

04:37In this game, you're tasked with saving Gilmera, but the real magic is how you interact with

04:42the board.

04:43You can zoom in, getting eye-level with your miniature warriors, and it never gets old

04:46watching them come to life with each movement.

04:49With multiple classes, turn-based strategy, and tons of replayability, it's a game that you

04:54can easily sink hours into, especially with its four-player cross-platform co-op mode.

04:59Plus, if you're on Quest Plus, it's already part of the library.

05:02It's a no-brainer.

05:05Time to go back in time.

05:06Ever dreamed of soaring through the skies in a biplane?

05:09Warplane's World War I fighter scratches that itch beautifully.

05:13The plane models here are extremely well-detailed, the environments look great from above, and

05:17you can dial in the controls to suit your style, whether you prefer arcade flying or full-blown

05:22flight simulator experience.

05:23You'll get to experience two campaigns and access 20 planes, but where this game truly

05:28shines is in its multiplayer.

05:30Both PvP dogfights and co-op missions let you test your aerial skills and grow as a virtual

05:35World War I pilot.

05:36It's also available on Quest Plus, which is a plus, making it easier than ever to dive in.

05:41Next up, we've got what I consider to be one of the best hidden gems on the Quest Store.

05:4510 billion table tennis is completely free, yet its physics-based responsiveness of table

05:49tennis rivals paid alternatives.

05:52Developing real-world skills on the Quest is what makes this such an amazing experience

05:56beyond just entertaining.

05:57I've legitimately improved my real-world table tennis skills playing this game.

06:02It's that accurate.

06:03Just like Walkabout Mini Golf, it's an easy title to show off VR to your friends or family.

06:08To see how accurate it was, I even set the virtual table to match a real-life one, making

06:12it for an almost surreal experience.

06:14While some of the paid table tennis games that I've tried out have better virtual environments,

06:18when it comes to raw gameplay and mechanics, 10 billion is my pick.

06:22From a quick pick-up game to honing in on your techniques, this is a game that you don't

06:25want to miss.

06:26Finally, while it's not technically a VR game, Xbox Cloud Gaming lets you play hundreds

06:30of Xbox titles like FC24, Fallout New Vegas, or Indiana Jones on a massive virtual screen.

06:37If you already have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, this costs nothing extra and

06:41is an absolute must install.

06:43So long as you have a strong internet connection and a compatible controller like the one from

06:47the Xbox, you're good to go.

06:49The games aren't in VR, but the giant screen experience feels immersive enough and makes

06:54for an awesome way to play your favorite titles, especially if you don't have a massive

06:57TV at home or you just want to sneak in some gaming while traveling.

07:03So these have been the titles that make the Quest 3 or Quest 3S shine, whether you're exploring

07:07in VR for the first time, flying high in a biplane, or fighting crime in Gotham.

07:12Give these a try and you'll see why the Quest 3 and 3S are one of the best ways to dive into

07:17another world.

07:18There are so many other amazing games and apps to try out, but this is a great place

07:21to start.

07:22If you want to learn more about the Quest 3 or 3S, we've got some great videos linked

07:25in the description.

07:26And if you're on the fence about whether or not you should buy one, I've also got a

07:29really cool video where I compare this to the Apple Vision Pro and you'll see just how

07:33close this can come.

07:34And finally, if there's a game that you think I missed or that I should try out for the next

07:38one, let me hear them in the comments.

07:40You can find us everywhere at Tom's Guide and you can follow me to see what other cool tech

07:43I'm reviewing.

07:44And until the next one, I'll catch you later.

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