How Does App Lab Relate To SideQuest?

Everything you need to know about our collaboration with Meta and how you can explore App Lab games on SideQuest

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2 min readDec 12, 2023

App Lab is a storefront for Quest VR headsets that allows developers to safely distribute their apps that aren’t quite ready for the main Quest Store. Though App Lab is managed by Meta, we at SideQuest helped them develop it—and SideQuest is the official discovery platform for App Lab content.

We’re helping developers on App Lab build a community of engaged players to prove their game will be successful — and you can help!

How to get App Lab games on SideQuest

Browsing with SideQuest is the easiest way to find and download App Lab content. All it takes is 4 simple steps:

2. Filter for App Lab games in the search bar—you can filter free games too

3. Bookmark: applab.games/ in your browser for easy access later

4. Start downloading App Lab games directly to your Quest headset!

*Disclaimer*: App Lab games can range in quality from highly polished and store-ready to early-access and highly experimental, so be sure to read the app listing carefully before you make any purchases.

And be sure to leave a review of the game on SideQuest or App Lab with your feedback—this is extremely valuable to developers and will help them make better games for everyone!

SideQuest success stories

SideQuest helped 24 games launch on the Official Store during 2023. And many of these titles grew their fanbase through App Lab.

SideQuest and App Lab are vital resources for indie developers. So, whether you love to get involved in the early stages of an app’s development, or you want to play a more polished game and leave a good review, there’s tons of content to explore on App Lab.

Be part of the bigger picture!

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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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Let’s keep your SideQuest going…