# Winter Survival Games 'Storm' Applies Urgency and Realism to Virtual Reality Games By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-games References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/unit9-snow-storm-a-virtual-reality-game/) & [storm-vr](http://storm-vr.com) Staying outdoors too long in a cold winter climate could have devastating consequences, which is why it's preferable to experience these harsh conditions in [virtual reality games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) rather than reality. 'Storm' is a game that is designed for the [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-sugar) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-rally), which uses virtual reality to immerse players in a world filled with puzzles and logic challenges. The premise of the game is simple: in the span of five minutes, "get warm or die trying," by finding the house and getting indoors. The intense experience adds a new level of realism and urgency to the gaming experience, but at the same time it also makes trying to endure the elements less life-threatening and something that can be taken on as a fun challenge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Survival Games:** Virtual reality games that simulate real-life survival situations to add excitement to gaming experiences. - **Immersive Gaming Challenges:** Gaming challenges that take players through realistic and intense experiences where critical thinking is necessary to overcome obstacles. - **Realistic Adventure Puzzles:** Adventure games that incorporate puzzles for players to solve while navigating through life-threatening scenarios. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunities for game developers to create virtual reality games and attractions that are truly immersive with a realistic feel. - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** Inspirations for outdoor clothing designers to create functional and fashionable gear that will meet the demands of harsh weather conditions. - **Survival Industry:** A chance for survival gear and training companies to educate people while they have fun learning about ways to survive in nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Revolutionary Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enshrouded.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Adventure Game Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-to-survive-frozen-mountain.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Photorealistic Simulaton Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inzoi.md) - [Mindful Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maloka.md) - [Lifelike FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unrecord.md)