# Leisurely Sports Games The VR 'Rec Room' Game is Part Chatroom and Part Online Multiplayer Game By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rec-room-game References: [roadtovr](http://www.roadtovr.com/rec-room-makes-smile/) & [store.steampowered](http://store.steampowered.com/app/471710/) While there are many sports video games and VR games that aim to immerse players in high-intensity action, the 'Rec Room' game differentiates itself by being all about leisure. The social virtual reality platform for the [HTC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2) [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-motion-simulator) comes from studio Against Gravity and is currently available on [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rematch) as a free-to-play game. Currently, the game has received an incredibly high rating on Steam, with more than 150 users giving the game a 100% positive review. Players have the ability to enter a changing room in order to make customizations to their in-game avatar's appearance. From there, users are able to play a variety of leisure sports, including ping pong, disc golf and dodge ball, all the while hanging out and interacting virtually with other players from around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Virtual Reality:** Creating immersive virtual experiences for users to interact with others from around the world in leisurely sports games. - **Highly Rated Free-to-play Game:** Offering a free-to-play VR game that has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from users, sparking interest in the leisure gaming market. - **Customizable Avatars:** Allowing players to personalize their in-game avatar's appearance to enhance the overall gaming experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Creating virtual reality games that focus on leisurely sports and social interaction to attract a wide range of players. - **Virtual Reality:** Developing social VR platforms that offer immersive experiences and allow users to interact with others in leisurely sports games. - **Entertainment:** Exploring new opportunities in the leisure gaming market by providing VR games that prioritize social interaction and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive XR Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportrack.md) - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md) - [Interactive Digital VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-rumble.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-1.md) - [Elderly VR Fitness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendeverfit.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md)