The 5 Best AR and VR Games We Will Play

Gaming fans everywhere are waiting for a ton of hot new AR and VR games to launch this year. Keep anticipated games and compatible headsets and play stations on your radar as the PSVR 2 comes out this month. While virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) aren’t new concepts, they’re fast becoming popular with enticing titles to browse in 2023.

This year, hit franchises such as Skyrim, Jurassic World, Assassin’s Creed, and Aliens will have exciting new games to play and worlds to explore. Get to max level in Skyrim Elder Scrolls VR Edition or dive into an immersive Harry Potter wizarding experience.

Check out the 5 best AR and VR games to play this year.

Discover what to expect from some of the top 5 VR and AR games coming out in 2023.

1. Aliens: Isolation

In July 2022, Survios and 20th Century Fox announced that a new Aliens universe game will come out this year for PCs, gaming consoles, and unknown VR platforms. A new Aliens story plunges you straight into a heavy-action horror game. Right now, the exact release date is unspecified, but this anticipated VR title is expected to release later this year.

2. Jurassic World Alive

If you love the Jurassic Park series, then Jurassic World Alive is a game changer. Enter a world invaded by untamed dinosaurs and discover the task to capture these magnificent creatures. This AR game even lets you use a unique DNA system to create your very own hybrid dinosaur. Look for news about upcoming release dates this year for an AR game with excellent game mechanics and fantastic visuals.

3. Assassin’s Creed Nexus

This big-name series has fans anticipating the series’ next VR launch. Nexus gives players the chance to roleplay known characters such as Conner, Cassandra, Ezio, and Haytham in linear, 20-minute segment missions. It also includes exciting teasers like precision fighting, sneaking, climbing, lockpicking, swordplay, knife throwing, crossbows, smoke bombs, and the famous “Leap of Faith.”

Right now, the release date is unknown, but we do know that the game is compatible with unspecified Meta Quest headset platforms.

4. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Wizarding fans anticipate this AR game as one of the top picks to focus on this year. Launching from the house of Pokémon Go, this AR game lets you fully immerse yourself in the world of wizardry. Enjoy gameplay combat against mortal enemies, complete exciting challenges, and collect rare artifacts.

While Pokémon Go is still one of the most popular games in the history of the franchise, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is expected to become one of the best AR games in 2023.

5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Edition

This RPG launched on Steam in 2023 and can play on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, Playstation VR, and Windows Mixed Reality.

This game lets you travel the wondrous lands of Skyrim, interact with NPCs, and arm your character with a range of armor, weapons, and spells. You have the task to defeat Alduin, a dragon who eats worlds. But there’s also space to relax, explore, and engage in fun side quests for a rich and customizable experience.