17 Of The Best Simulator Games In VR On SideQuest

Learn something, play something, live something—the best simulator games in VR are ready and waiting on SideQuest

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5 min readMar 25, 2024

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or get a more relaxing gaming experience, simulator games are all the rage—and we’ve got quite a selection at our fingertips.

From city-builders to beekeeping, god-sims, or… even parking a truck if that floats your boat—there are simulators galore to explore on SideQuest!

Beekeeping Simulator
Blackforge (demo)
Car Parking Simulator
Harvest VR
Bartender VR Simulator
Thief Simulator: Prologue
Shave and Stuff
Coffee Shop Simulator VR
Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR
Deisim
Zombie Bar Simulator
Machine Shop Simulator
Little Cities
Simple Planes VR
Just Another Cooking Game
CleanSheet Soccer
Truck Parking Simulator

1. Beekeeping Simulator

Fulfill your apiarian fantasies (without worrying about being stung!) and dive into this realistic and educational sim. You’ll learn everything there is to know about caring for bees, collecting wax and honey, and tending to the needs of these nifty lil’ virtual pollinators.

[Get Beekeeping Simulator!]

2. Blackforge (demo)

We’re very excited about Blackforge! This is an alpha-build demo that shows incredible potential. Not only is it gorgeous to look at, but it’s satisfying to boot, with dozens of weapons and tools to master and a vibrant fantasy edge baked into its core! Awaken your forge spirit and start smithing today!

[Get the Blackforge demo!]

3. Car Parking Simulator

Parking cars is a lot more fun than it sounds in this polished driving sim. With impressive controls, a range of vehicles to experiment with, and a variety of challenges to undertake, there’s a whole lot more to this title than appearances suggest!

[Get Car Parking Simulator!]

4. Harvest VR

Stardew Valley in VR? We got you covered — Harvest VR is as close as it gets, and it’s exactly as relaxing and fun as you think! Grow plants, mine ore, tend to your farm animals, and more! Or, kick back and hardly work at all. The choice is yours!

[Get Harvest VR!]

5. Bartender VR Simulator

Part job sim, part bartending course, Bartender VR is the perfect combo of learning and fun. Developed with the help of six-time Bartending World Champion, Tomek Malek, there’s a huge range of cocktails to explore, and environments to make them in!

[Get Bartender VR Simulator!]

6. Thief Simulator: Prologue

This is a free-to-play prologue to one of the most popular sim titles on Quest—so if you’ve been itching to give Thief Simulator: Greenview Street a try, this is the way to go! You’ll discover satisfying lockpicking mechanics, stealth gameplay, and plenty of loot to steal! Will it tempt you into nabbing the full game on the Official Store?

[Get Thief Simulator: Prologue!]

7. Shave and Stuff

One of SideQuest’s biggest success stories, Shave and Stuff is a casual VR classic focusing on wacky fun! Become a barber and tattoo artist to fulfill your customer’s desires for the perfect trim, or get creative and make them look ridiculous — the choice is yours!

[Get Shave and Stuff!]

8. Coffee Shop Simulator VR

Unleash your inner barista and start serving up those cups of morning brown with Coffee Shop Simulator VR! Start with simple concoctions and build your caffeinated empire as you take full control over your very own coffee shop—don’t forget: happy customers pay those bills!

[Get Coffee Shop Simulator VR!]

9. Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR

You may have seen Airport Ground Handling Simulator do the rounds on TikTok — but if you have any interest in how airports work, this is a top pick! Indeed, this could soon be a professional training program for real ground handlers — and it’s an insightful deep dive into the behind-the-scenes goings-on of a commercial airport.

[Get Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR!]

10. Deisim

One of SideQuest’s all-time greatest success stories, Deisim literally lets you play god! Dive into the sandbox of creation and guide humanity through the ages — or bring it all to ruin! After all, you’re the god… Who’s gonna judge?

[Get Deisim!]

11. Zombie Bar Simulator

Zombie Bar Simulator is a great (and gross!) pick if you prefer your bar patrons on the more ghoulish side. Taking inspiration from real-world food and drink, you’ll be mixing up brain burgers and eyeball martinis in no time!

[Get Zombie Bar Simulator!]

12. Machine Shop Simulator

Over 10 carefully crafted levels, you’ll be able to explore your skills as a woodworker in Machine Shop Simulator. Experience a range of different tools, control the ambiance of your workshop, and sink into a meditative state with this relaxing and satisfying sim!

[Get Machine Shop Simulator!]

13. Little Cities

If you love Sim Cities on desktop, you’ll get a real kick out of Little Cities. Channeling that classic sandbox energy in VR, you’ll be set loose to build a thriving metropolis at your leisure. It’s relaxing, creative, and just plain fun!

[Get Little Cities!]

14. Simple Planes VR

If you’ve been looking for a casual, yet expansive flight sim to dig into, Simple Planes is sure to impress. With a wide range of aircraft (and even some boats and cars!) to experiment with, immersive controls, and a sprawling map to explore, this is a top pick amongst VR flight sims!

[Get Simple Planes VR!]

15. Just Another Cooking Game

If you’ve been looking for something akin to Overcooked in VR, Just Another Cooking Game is a top pick if you wanna cook under pressure! It’s got 12 levels, an immersive kitchen to get creative in, burgers to flip, sodas to serve, and hazards to take care of! And it’s totally free to play! That’s because it was developed by PhD researchers who are moving VR forward—so, give it a try and share some feedback with the team to help their work!

[Get Just Another Cooking Game!]

16. CleanSheet Soccer

A job sim that’ll also help you towards your fitness goals, CleanSheet puts you in the gloves of a professional soccer goalkeeper and pits you against a roster of the biggest names in the game. Can you save the shots and keep a clean sheet?

[Get CleanSheet Soccer!]

17. Truck Parking Simulator VR

If you like Car Parking Simulator but want something more along the 18-wheel variety, then you should definitely check this one out! Alongside driving, you’ll also be tasked with checking your vehicle over, sorting the trailer, and delivering your cargo on time in a series of challenges. If you’ve ever wanted to drive a Big Rig, this is as close as it gets to the real deal!

[Get Truck Parking Simulator VR!]

About SideQuest

SideQuest represents the ultimate community in standalone VR. A place where developers and players around the globe can create, share, and get excited about the virtual reality apps they love.

Developers (like us) are free to experiment with mechanics and modes on their journey to official stores, while players can safely explore thousands of apps across the wonderful world of VR — the biggest collection all in one place, actually.

Because who needs limits, right?

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