Best Of SideQuest—August 2024

Rounding up the best in new VR releases and updates this month on SideQuest

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7 min readSep 4, 2024

August has been and gone—and summer was HOT for new VR releases and updates. So, we’re back once again to round them all up, starting with the hottest new releases and moving into the updates and official launches you won’t want to miss.

What are we waiting for? Let’s goooo!

Wizards Legacy

VR Roguelite fans are eating well right now—and Wizards Legacy continues that trend in magical style. As you’d expect, the focus is firmly on magical combat, accomplished by drawing spells in the air before launching them at your foes. Each enemy has their own set of strengths and weaknesses, so you’ll have to master the arcane arts and use your head to overcome them all. There’s a thrilling story to uncover, too, but the progression is non-linear, meaning you’re free to explore at will.

Now available in early access, we can’t wait to see what the devs conjure up as time goes on!

[Get Wizards Legacy!]

Fracked

Fracked is a scorching shooter chock full of audacious action and uncompromising style that’s been super successful on PSVR but has finally made it to Quest headsets!

Stranded in a remote mountain facility, you’re forced into the final stand between the planet and a legion of interdimensional enemies bent on world domination. Shoot, ski, and climb across this awesome adventure that’s more bombastic than ever before. It’s the end of the Fracking world—and only you can save it.

[Get Fracked!]

Artax

Artax is a top-notch port of the original Oculus Go classic, reworked and optimized for current Quest headsets—and it’s an RPG treat. You play as the titular Artax, a toy soldier who’s hopped out of the box to track down a fellow soldier (and heinous villain).

With a top-down god view, rich environments dripping with atmosphere, satisfying combat, and an engaging story that’ll keep you coming back for more, Artax is the perfect RPG to add to your Quest library this month.

[Get Artax!]

Speed Racer: Ultimate Car Racing

With smooth, intuitive racing controls, Speed Racer: Ultimate Car Racing delivers the intense thrill of high-speed racing through challenging tracks and dynamic weather conditions—increasing in difficulty as you go. As expected, there are several cool cars to choose from, each offering unique handling and performance, and there’s even an online multiplayer mode—so rev up those engines and get racing in VR!

[Get Speed Racer: Ultimate Car Racing!]

Retronika

Futurama aesthetics meet fast and furious hover-bike racing in Retronika! Duck, dive, weave, and dodge your way through the clogged airlanes of Retronika’s highrise city using intuitive handlebar controls to get ahead of your enemies—then take your hands off the bars to shoot ’em down!

Traffic patterns are constantly shifting, so you’ll need to stay alert to stay ahead—and the challenges keep on coming! It’s fast, furious, frantic fun with gorgeous visuals. VR-driving fans are in for a treat.

[Get Retronkia!]

Galaxy Kart

Mario Kart in VR is basically here thanks to Galaxy Kart—and it was worth the wait! Packed with tracks, karts, characters, and wacky power-ups to master, Galaxy Kart channels the cartoonish spirit of its racing inspiration and revs you up for a VR good time.

It’s chaotic fun—with comfort settings included for any motion sickness sufferers. Basically, if you’re looking for a wacky VR racer, your search is well and truly over!

[Get Galaxy Kart!]

Mini Market Simulator VR

The perfect sim to pick up and play, Mini-Market Simulator VR lets you live out your entrepreneurial dreams by running your own lil’ mini-market—and seeing how far you can expand! Every decision you make will affect the success of your store, so choose wisely, run a clean shop, treat your customers well, and sell, sell, sell!

[Get Mini Market Simulator!]

Track Craft Official Launch!

When we covered Track Craft in our first Indie VR Spotlight last December, we knew it wouldn’t be long before this one raced to an official launch on the Horizon Store… Well, the time has come! And boy, has it changed a lot since then!

You can now play in local and online multiplayer (with avatars!), build and share your own creative tracks, race vehicles in god view, or even jump into the driver’s seat in first-person. Alongside the launch, they’ve added 2 brand-new track packs (each with its own distinctive style), 6 new cars in your garage plus 10 new skins and a whopping 104 pre-built levels. There’s loads to dive into here—and anyone who played in early access will automatically be upgraded for FREE!

[Get Track Craft!]

Taiko Frenzy Official Launch!

Taiko Frenzy, the awesome rhythm game inspired by Japanese folklore, is officially out of early access with its full release! It’s a perfect balance of rhythm challenges, gorgeous visuals, customization options, and online leaderboards to conquer.

Each track has 4 difficulty levels to master so you can drum at your own pace. Rockin’ a near-perfect score from reviewers on SideQuest, if you’re interested in traditional Japanese music and culture, this is a must-play.

[Get Taiko Frenzy!]

Tower Tag Official Launch!

Tower Tag is a popular multiplayer FPS combining laser tag shooting with intense grappling mechanics. It’s a blast to play and a classic title on both PCVR and Quest headsets—and now it’s finally available on the Horizon Store! Capture the towers, control the battlefield, and dominate your opponents to secure victory in this thriller of a shooter!

[Get Tower Tag!]

Pixel Dungeon: Multiplayer Demo

Pixel Dungeon is an awesome game—but you might want to try it for yourself before you buy… Well, now you can because the team has just launched a free demo to help you get to grips with the multiplayer mayhem!

Dive into pixellated rogue-lite fun in 3-player co-op (or solo) to explore the endless dungeons, combat, and the unique talent system in Pixel Dungeon. This is the perfect taster to help you decide to pull the purchase trigger!

[Get the Pixel Dungeon: Multiplayer Demo!]

Factory Run VR Official Launch!

Factory Run VR is a fitness game with a fun arcade twist where you take on the role of a helpless factory bot trying to duck, dodge, dip, twist, and smash your way through the blocks rapidly coming your way. You can purchase power-ups to perfect the ultimate run, smash your high scores, and break some records. There’s even a limbo mode—so limber up before you play!

[Get Factory Run VR!]

TritonVR 2 (Survival Mode update)

TritonVR 2 is an early access MR masterpiece letting you turn your space into a deadly combat zone. Their latest update adds a brand-new Survival Mode where you’ll battle flying foes that can quickly navigate around your space, and creepy crawlies that can climb walls, jump over objects, and take you by surprise.

This is a much more intense mode, so if you're a TritonVR 2 fan, it’s time to try your luck and see how long you can survive in single-player or multiplayer mode!

[Get TritonVR 2!]

Scary Ghost (friends list update)

Scary Ghost (aka Horror Simulator: Co-op) is a ghost-busting, demon-hunting game you can play solo or with up to 3 friends. Guaranteed to offer both thrills and chills in equal measure, you’d be better off bringing those friends if you scare easily—so it’s great that they’ve updated their friends list functionality to help you find your pals and start gaming more quickly. If you had a blast playing with a stranger, you’ll also be able to quickly find them again and add them to your server.

[Get Scary Ghost!]

Lightning Archer (languages update)

Lightning Archer is (as you’d expect) a cool and colorful archery game with great level design, a fun challenge, and memorable characters—earning it some stellar reviews on SideQuest. And now, with its new language update, it’s more accessible than ever before! Simply go to the settings menu and choose French, Japanese, or Spanish in addition to English.

While this may seem a small change, updates like this are vital for accessibility and media sharing around the world. We LOVE to see it! In addition, they also released extra missions and competitive arenas—more content means more fun!

[Get Lightning Archer!]

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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