The gaming industry is offering more immersive experiences by creating virtual reality games that put the players in the center of the action. Making simulations much more accessible to the general public, these toys and games allow people to interact with them on a deeper level. The movie industry shows how people are looking for more realistic depictions of fantastical situations, so it's only natural virtual reality games would be embraced by companies to address this desire in another sphere.
Adopted in a range of ways, virtual reality games appeal to both adults and children. From car races to first-person shooters and even activities that are singular to the technology itself, the industry is growing to include various experiences and interactions. The virtual reality games are also becoming much more sophisticated.
28 Immersive Virtual Reality Games
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Full-Body Virtual Gaming (UPDATE)
The CES 2014 Virtuix Omni Debut Displays a Sleeker Design
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Augmented Reality Helmets
Caputer Labs Unveils an Iron Man-Like Headset at CES 2015
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Smartphone Gamer Peripherals
The Xappr Gun Offers a More Portable and Realistic Experience
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Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games
'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Augmented Reality Toys
Frantz Larsone's War Game Blends Video Games and Physical Toys
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Projected Backseat Entertainment
GEELab Creates a Holographic Game for Children in the Car
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Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Hi-Tech Cartoon Toys
Disney Dream Play Uses Augmented Reality to Bring Figurines to Life
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Augmented Reality Game Consoles (UPDATE)
The Xbox 720 Features 3D Capability
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Virtual Reality Arcade Games
A Chuck E Cheese Birthday Game Will Now Be Offered in Oculus Rift
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VR Gaming Gloves
Manus Machina is Developing a More Intuitive Alternative to the Joystick
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Virtual Reality Roleplay Games
VR Gaming Levels Up With the Introduction of Dungeons and Dragons
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Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Horror Games
'Late Night Shop' is a Nightmare World Where Mannequins Come to Life
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Virtual Reality Tennis Games
Roger Federer Teams Up with Google Glass for Virtual Reality Tennis
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Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
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Pain-Reducing Video Games
This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients
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Reality-Bending Gaming Platforms
The 'Rescape' Device Turns Your Surroundings into a Video Game
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Horror Film Video Games
The VR Paranormal Activity Video Game is Being Shown on the Big Screens
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Horrific POV Video Games
Become a Disturbed Child in the ‘Among the Sleep’ Horror Game
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Virtual Reality Kid's Parties
Chuck E Cheese is Bringing the Oculus Rift into Parties
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Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
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3D Assisted Virtual Games
Blaha’s Diplopia Helps People with 2D Vision See in 3D
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Roadworthy Virtual Reality
This Plastic VR Headset Protects Phones for Adventurous Viewing
Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
Couture VR Experiences
Dior Eyes is a Branded Virtual Reality Headset for Interacting with Clients
Edible Chocolate Toys
The Cadbury Choco Fix Encourages Kids to Step Away from Digital Devices
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Icaros by HYVE Provides a Stimulating and Entertaining Way to Work Out
Wearable Headphone Screens
The Mask Personal Movie Theater by Dashbon is Extremely Portable
Soda Brand Factory Visits
This Coca-Cola Brazil Campaign Was a Response to Negative Rumors
3D-Printed Soldering Irons
The Solderdoodle is a Portable and USB-Powered Soldering Iron
Multi-Sensory Warehouse Installations
'29Rooms' Immerses Refinery29 Readers in Real-World Content
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
Virtual Reality iPads
AirVR is a Headset That Leverages iOS Retina Hardware
Ghost-Hunting Apps
This App Helps Users Detect Paranormal Activity in Their Home
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Totem Headset Has Two On-Board Cameras and HDMI Compatibility
Social Media Virtual Takeovers
The Facebook Gets Virtual with a Facebook Oculus Rift Takeover
Theme Park Simulators
Samsung's eMotion Project Prescribes Virtual Reality as Medical Treatment
Life-Saving Microscopic Sensors
This Tiny Chip Sensor Allows Doctors to See Within Your Arteries
Homeless Dwelling Photography
'The Camps' Comprises Photos of Ramshackle Shanties in Baltimore
Fragrant Experiential Pop-Ups
Glade's Pop-Up Boutique is Branded as One That 'Sells Feelings'
Studio-Quality Recording Gadgets
The iTrack Dock Captures Professional Recordings on iPad
Augmented LEGO Sets
LEGO Fusion Blends Technology with Iconic Building Blocks
Virtual Reality Headsets
The Zeiss VR One Headset is Powered By Your Smartphone
Real Life Video Games
SXSW's Mario Karting Reimagined is a Different Kind of Augmented Reality
VR Headset Headphones
Avegant Glyph is a Double Duty Multimedia Accessory Unveiled at CES 2015
Virtual Reality Museums
Reload Studios is Bringing Famous Artwork Out of Museums and Into Homes
Virtual Reality Shopping Aisles
Tesco Allows Users to Go Shopping in a Virtual Store
Classic Video Game Revivals
The Analogue Nt Brings Back the Classic Super Nintendo
3d Vision-Simulating Glasses
This Device Allows Customers to Experience New Lenses Before They Buy
Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games
'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game
Multi-Touch Gamer Laptops
The New Razer 'Blade' Laptop is a Cutting-Edge Gaming Machine
Surreal Israeli Photography
Yaakov Israel's Photos Capture the Meaning of Being Israeli
Virtual Boat Sailing Glasses
The Afterguard HUD Lets Sailors React in Record Time
Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
Nerdy Dice Dishware
This Nerdtastic D20 Bowl Set Design is Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons
Starry Simulation Drives
Mitsubishi's Virtual Experience Takes Drivers to the Stars
Haunted Train Stunts
Virgin Trains Hires a Paranormal Consultant Ahead of Halloween
Affordable Gamer VR Headsets
The Oculus Rift Consumer Edition Works with Xbox One Controller
Affordable VR Headsets
The FullDive VR Wear + Wand Makes the Technology Very Accessible
Smartphone-Controlled Balls (UPDATE)
The Sphero 2.0 by Orbotix Makes the World Your Video Game
Immersive Horror Videos
This Promotional Game Lets User Choose Their Own Terrifying Adventure
Versatile Handheld Gaming Consoles
iPEGA Android Gaming Tablet Brings Console Games to One Device
Die-Inspired Dishware
The Critical Hit D20 Mug From ThinkGeek is for Role Play Game Enthusiasts
Intuitive Smartphone Controllers
QBlinks is a Handy Do-It-All iPhone Remote Control Device
Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
AR Coloring Book Apps
The Chromville Augmented Reality Learning App Brings Drawings to Life
Ultra-Fast Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS Mouse Will Improve Players' Game
Virtual Reality Gaming Headsets
The Sony Project Morpheus Brings a New Medium to Console Gaming
Sleek Helicopter Drones
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
Audiophile Gaming Speakers
The Sound Blaster X7 Offers Gamers a Superior Sonic Experience
Beta Live Gaming
Startup Battlegrounds is Developing a Realistic Live Gaming Experience
Immersive Journalism Experiences
This Oculus Rift Experience Lets You Step Right into a News Story
Built-In Gesture Control Keyboards
The HP Leap Motion Keyboard Does Away with Need for Dongles
Manipulated Social Media Topography
The Invisible Cities App Remaps Metropolises with Online Data
Haunting Vacation Spot Photos
'Pine Tree Ballads' Consists of Haunting Photos of a Vacation Spot
Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
Serene Seascape Photography
Adriana Echavarria-Eisenhower Captures Gorgeous Pictures of the Sea
Retro Gamer Knapsacks
The TravelBoy Backpack is Shaped to Resemble the Classic Game Boy
Fowl Virtual Reality Headsets
This Virtual Headset Tricks a Chicken into Thinking It Can Roam Free
3D Sitcom Simulators
Jerry's Place Uses the Oculus Rift to Recreate Seinfeld's Apartment
Virtual Travel Simulators
British Airways Uses Virtual Simulation to Mimic the Joy of Travel
Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
Dice Themed Cake Molds
This Dungeons and Dragons-Inspired Cake Mold Creates 20-Sided Desserts
Virtual Reality Social Media
AltspaceVR Lets People Engage Socially with Media in a Virtual Space
Soccer-Themed Controllers
Sony is Offering Customized Playstation Controllers Before FIFA 2014
VR Cereal Boxes
Nutri-Grain's BOLT Cereal Box Lets People Experience Virtual Reality
Streaming Game Consoles
Razer's Forge TV Streams PC Games To Your Big Screen
Grand Slam Tennis Apparel
The Latest Nike Tennis Collection Will Be on Show at the French Open
Virtual Reality Arcade Games
A Chuck E Cheese Birthday Game Will Now Be Offered in Oculus Rift
Horror-Laced Video Games
Slender: The Arrival Revolves Around the Legend of Slender Man
Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
Haptic Gaming Gloves
This Haptic Glove Lets Gamers Feel Virtual Objects
Incredible Camera Drones
The Bebop Drone is a Camera-Toting Quadcopter of the Highest Quality
Role Play Themed Carpets
This Critical Hit Rug From Middle of Beyond is Perfect for D & D Fans
Console Tablet Cases
The Gamevice Controller is Perfect for Gamers On-the-Go
Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
Virtual Reality Engagements
Sparks Fly During the Bachelor Canada Experience
Galactic Virtual Therapy
NASA is Developing Multisensory Experiences to Keep Astronauts Sane
Remote Control Gloves
This Wearable Remote Control Uses Bluetooth to Interact With Your Phone
Gamer-Friendly Phone Sleeves
'G-Pad' Gamepad is a Game Boy Controller for Your iPhone
Leisurely Japanese Photography
The 'Holiday Making' Photos Capture Japanese People Enjoying Life
Machete Attack Games
The Friday the 13th Game Requires Players to Evade Machete Attacks
Aerial Crime Fighting Drones
The CUPID Drone Prototype Made Its Debut at the SXSW 2014 Conference
Portable Gaming Tablets
The Nvidia Shield Tablet Aims to Take Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
Geometry-Fused Landscape Photos
Jim Sanborn Superimposed Geometric Shapes on Huge Natural Features
Space-Immersive Headsets
The Oculus Rift Crescent Bay Headset Allows Greater Freedom of Motion
Morphing Mobile Controllers
The L.Y.N.X 9 Mad Catz Makes an Impressive Debut at CES 2015
Horror Film Video Games
The VR Paranormal Activity Video Game is Being Shown on the Big Screens
Fog-Projected Screens
The MisTable Combines 3D Fog Screens With a 2D Tabletop Display
Augmented Reality Glasses
Meta 1 Overlays the Natural World with Virtual Information
Virtual Reality Ride Previews
This Roller Coaster Simulation Previews a Real, Record-Breaking Ride
Affordable Motion-Control Guns
Trinity Magnum by TrinityVR Makes Gaming More Immersive
Virtual Reality Orchestras
LA Phil's 'VAN Beethoven' Experience Visualizes Classical Music
Virtual Reality Yearbooks
The University of Tampa Uses a Virtual Yearbook to Spice Things Up
Collaborative Bomb Diffusal Simulators
This Oculus Rift Game Lets People Work Together to Survive
Augmented Nail Art
Metaverse Makeovers' Cool Nail Art is Enhanced with Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality Disney Drawings
Disney Animator Glen Keane Uses the HTC Vive to Draw Characters
Virtual Reality Tablet Tech
The Samsung Gear VR is Powered by Oculus Technology
App-Controlled Smart Toys
The Sphero 2.0 is a New Concept in Augmented Reality Toys
Motion Sensing Lamb Spits
This High Tech Greek Lamb Rotisserie Makes Creative Use of Leap Motion
Augmented Chocolate Wrappers
Lacta's Chocolate Packaging Wrapper Hides Secret Messages with AR
Virtual Building Block Campaigns
Help the Characters from the LEGO Movie with the Awesome Alliance
Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
Virtual Spin Wizardy Games
King of Spin VR Lets Players Face Shane Warne's Virtual Bowling
90s Video Game Highlights
The Gerald Green Highlights Got a Retro Video Game Makeover
Multi-Directional Treadmills
The InfinAdeck Lets the User Move in Whatever Direction They Want
Assembly Line Simulators
Chrysler's Virtual Reality Experience Shows How Its Cars Are Made
Battling Gamer Console Films
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are Making a Movie Called 'Console Wars'
Creepy Familial VR Films
The 'Meet the Family' Film is a Creepy Virtual Reality Experience
Realistic Gaming Movie Trailers
The Batman Arkham Knight Trailer is the Last of Its Series
Feet-Focused Game Controllers
3DRudder Brings Gaming Down to Earth at CES 2015
Inexpensive Computational Headsets
The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is Ready for Action
Companion Gaming Apps
Sev Zero: Air Support is a Companion Tablet App for the Amazon Fire TV Game
Portable Gaming Controllers
Bacman User 'Bungle' Created an N64 Console in a Controller
Gesture-Tracking Keyboard Research
Microsoft's Motion Sensing Keyboard was Explored as a Prototype
POV Virtual Classic Games
This Oculus Rift Zelda Game Puts You Right in the Middle of the Action
Ominous Prison Photography
Stephen Tourlentes' Photos Capture American Prisons at Night-time
Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
High-Tech Educational Games
The LeapTV Games Console Helps Younger Kids Learn Through Play
Movement-Translating Gaming Rigs
The Cyberith Virtualizer Lets Gamers Walk, Run, Jump and Crouch
VR Design Programs
Point.P's Virtual Reality Tools Let Homeowners Create a Custom House
Repurposed Execution Site Photography
'Where Death Dies' Depicts Former Execution Sites
Feminine Burnout Photos
Guia Besana's Photos Capture the Complicated Expectations of Womanhood