Games like Dispatches from VR, Issue 01

A one-page zine that illustrates the final lines of dialog from one of my favorite characters in my favorite game, Outer Wilds. Spoilers! Please don't read this zine if you haven't played or watched Outer Wilds and there's the slightest chance you might! It's up to you of course, but it spoils the ending. (Plus the imagery won't make much sense.) Pictures of the zine are censored for spoilers. Min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Learned a Lot: An Outer Wilds Fanzine.

At the start of (nearly) every Clone Wars episode is a Jedi Proverb related to the plot. It's displayed in the same classic style (blue text with a black background) as "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..." Recently, while marathoning the later seasons of the show, I opened a fortune cookie and realized that the fortune inside would be right at home at the start of an episode. Thus a ver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jedi Proverbs Found in Fortune Cookies: A Clone Wars Fanzine.

One day I was messing around on the Zine Idea Generator and got a prompt that I couldn't get out of my head: "Make an erotic zine that that catastrophizes about media that awakened your sexuality." I wasn't comfortable doing an erotic zine, but after rerolling the first part of the prompt a few times I settled on: "Make a single-page zine that catastrophizes about media that awakened your sexuali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Catastrophizing.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

68% User Score Based on 179 reviews

Exclusive to users that don’t like complications - Play’a is the versatile Virtual Reality Video Player created to match a busy lifestyle. Whether its a simple and intuitive interface, a very hip contemporary design, playback from local file storage or streaming from supported websites, PLAY'A does it right and it does it with style! Navigation is easy in and out of VR. Just jump on a couch a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLAY'A VR Video Player.

The Water Rises The Water Rises is a 2-page TTRPG zine about dealing with surviving through a rapidly changing climate and the impact that has to a community. Build a small community, mapping out their island and preparing for an oncoming storm that threatens their livelihoods and way of life. Then, help them face the challenges as the storm rages and the island is engulfed by the rising tides. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Water Rises.

A printable collection of 54 coloured A6 dot-grid journals for Dungeon23, an alternative design for your Dungeon Year journalling needs. "MICRO-ZINE DUNGEON 2023 complete original series, first edition issues #1 - #52 plus appendices #1 & #2, hand-written and signed by the author, containing the first ever appearances of the Grim Estate of Pelatious IV and the Enclave of Lesser Evils."- now that w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon23 - 52-week A6 Journal Collection.

This is two different things:A one-shot game about going to a potluck, an event with other queer people, for the first time, and literally fighting your anxieties.A hack of Bolt with only 6 pages of rules for playing fantasy-themed games, designed for the one-shot.Both come in the following formats:A zine-themed PDF.An actual printable zine for each, using 5 pieces of paper printed double-sided fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Potluck.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

51% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Finally, the definitive sports experience in VR. You can now use controllers to play 8 of your favorite sports with the HTC VIVE! A brand new yet realistic way of playing sports. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR Sports.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 604 reviews

Card Creator is a software tool that allows you to create all types of cards for your own games. Easy enough for amateurs to jump in and create their own designs to complement their games within minutes, but powerful and deep for professional game designers as well. Localized to up to 11 languages, and fully documented and supported by our team, Card Creator is just the tool you need to step up yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Card Creator.

Become a private investigator, check emails, look for clues, and gather digital evidence to submit a report for investigation, or remove it from the database, but be careful, hackers are out to prevent you from pursuing these reports. Primary Features: Realistic desktop environment with draggable windows, sound effects, notifications (in-game), and more.Randomly generated suspects, emails, cri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reported.

50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to A.I. Dungeon is an extensively researched book chronicling the first half-century of interactive fiction: video games made from words. Covering one text game released in each year from 1971 to 2020, in-depth chapters dive into classics like Zork, Trade Wars, and Hitchhiker's Guide; beloved fan games like Galatea and Photopia; wild experiments from Dwarf… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to AI Dungeon.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Qyllscape (verb): The act of an author becoming a traveler in another world. All writing applications are designed to help writers progress towards their writing goals. Qyllscape supports writing efforts not by reinventing common functionality, but by offering a unique approach to a customizable, responsive writing environment that looks like a book. Qyllscape lets you design your writing envi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Qyllscape.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

56% User Score Based on 584 reviews

Enjoy DeoVR, the native VR video app. Immerse yourself into action with a single click. Join a global community of VR creators bringing you to the edges of possible in VR. Try out DeoVR unique Passthrough bringing the action directly into your space giving a lifelike experience. Also marking the beginning of AR videos. Celebrated for seamless haptics integration, DeoVR delivers true tactile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeoVR - VR Video Streaming Platform.

I am about to go on a journey. If I ever come back home—I definitely won’t be the same.But, that’s still a few days away. Today, I’ve got packing to do, family to wish good-bye, friends to have last drinks with, and lovers to give promises...that I probably can’t keep. Wanderlust is a storytelling game for 2-4 Players. You work together to tell the story of a single protagonist—The Wanderer—who i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wanderlust.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

65% User Score Based on 348 reviews

Dimmdrive is a RAM-based hard drive software built by gamers, specifically for gamers. With Dimmdrive, you will be able to turn your PC’s RAM into an incredibly fast hard drive. This incredibly fast hard drive can be hundreds if not thousands of times faster than a conventional hard drive. By playing your game on a faster hard drive: Take full advantage of up to (and over) 10,000+ MB/s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimmdrive :: Gaming Ramdrive @ 10,000+ MB/s.

The Raycasting Game Maker is a Wolfenstein inspired game engine developed by BitHandler, and can be downloaded over on ModDB. (Links are included in the guide) Welcome! My name is Jonathan, aka FilmmakerJ/FilmGamerJ, and this is the 100% Free, packed to the brim, Definitive Guide to the Raycasting Game Maker. When I first discovered the RGM game engine through the E1M1 RGM Game Jam in 2021, I was … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Definitive Guide to the Raycasting Game Maker.

The Electric Zine Maker (⚡️✂️) is a printshop and art tool for making zines.This tool includes a drawing interface. You can import images, size and place, write text with any font that you have installed, smudge, paint, and a number of other options. You can also save your zines, and easily re-import them by dragging the saved zine folder back into the main menu. It is built with collaboration in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electric Zine Maker (a work in progress, be gentle, hug it often).

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

VRHandsFrame is an innovative VR overlay application that lets users capture and analyze their VR view using intuitive gestures. In VRHandsFrame, the core interaction is a gesture that creates a "frame" shape with your hands. With this intuitive gesture, users can translate text visible in VR, as well as save and analyze captured images. Useful Features That Enhance Your VR LifeVRHands… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VRHandsFrame.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Oculus Rift Test Game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oculus Rift.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 284 reviews

MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MHRD.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

80% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Final Soccer VR is a football simulator specially designed for Virtual Reality. It offers an incredible experience playing as a goalkeeper (VIVE/OCULUS) or striker (VIVE). This game was named previously Final Goalie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Soccer VR.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

68% User Score Based on 467 reviews

Complete your character design, plot manipulation, and worldbuilding all in one place. Designed to be a revolutionary tool for writers to plan out their stories, Campfire Pro is the writing software novelists and screenwriters need to go from the seed of an idea to a detailed plan that’s ready to be executed. Character Development: Add characters with essential information like name, age, and per… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Campfire Pro.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 119 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

A romance/mystery visual novel set in 1930s Scotland, told through a letter correspondence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Devere.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 376 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Matter 2.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

82% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Since 2017, Moon VR Player has been pioneering VR video technologies and challenging what defines the best VR video player. Today, we are proud to launch a new version of this VR video player for your headsets and computers. With a wide range of advanced features, Moon VR Video Player transforms your headset into an immersive movie theater for your virtual reality experience. But don’t let its sop… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon VR Video Player.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

64% User Score Based on 75 reviews

Dry Erase is an infinite whiteboard in virtual reality. It's the perfect thinking environment, just you alone with your notes. And the best part is: you'll never run out of writing space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Erase: Infinite VR Whiteboard.

Welcome fellow magical girl! You have just recieved your first Mahō Monthly! Our magazine's objective is to inform magical girls of everything they need to know about their new role in this world! We cover news, interviews with veteran magical maidens, educational articles, and much more! In this issue we introduce you to the things that shape your magical secret identity! Discover your magical s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maho Monthly! Issue #2 - My Magical Identity.

BrokenGate - A Decker Template This stated off as a full macventure style game, but December is not a time for a lot of writing and adventure games do have a lot of writing. So I'm releasing this as a short adventure to unlock the front door. Using the Template This documentation for the template is assuming that you are familiar with the basics of Decker. The way I do things here is not endorsed … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenGate - Decker Point and Click Game Template.

Page Junkie™ is a VR (Oculus/Meta Headsets Only) accessory for the free calibre E-book management software for Windows PCs that allows you to browse your ebook collection in a virtual 3D library.This program requires the amazing free calibre E-book Management software to be installed to operate. You can learn more about calibre and pick up a copy here: https://calibre-ebook.com Instructions for in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Page Junkie: A calibre accessory for PC Oculus/Meta VR.

"Of course I knew you would be a great wizard Anthony, because of the strength of your magical lineage!""But professor, surely it was the power of friendship and hard work that let me succeed!"Professor Rawlins smiled beatifically at Anthony. "No!" she said, humoring him, "The magic you were born with is all that really matters." --excerpt from Anthony Charterstone and Warlock's Curse, by RJ McElh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let's Rob RJ McElhenny and Steal Her Golden Quill.

Create a world that changes the further you are from what is familiar. Use it for solo gaming, GM prep, GM-less games, drawing maps or worldbuilding just for fun. Use it for stories about fighting dragons, or stories with no fighting at all. Bring the world to life with random tables of everything from abstract social values to legumes. What do I need? At least one six sided die Pencil and paper F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Procedures to Discover the Path Ahead.

To exist in the virtual world is to have two bodies, four hands, two hearts. In Shadowtime, a guide to this double world leads you through irreconcilable realities and through the virtual as a place to take shelter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowtime.

Turn your virtual reality headset into a multi-monitor system! Breakroom lets you use Windows inside VR. You can surround yourself with applications. Work on Photoshop while watching a Youtube tutorial or just watch your favorite movie while playing online poker and browsing Reddit, while sitting on the beach or in a Japanese garden. You can finally use your headset for other things than gami… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breakroom.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

91% User Score Based on 679 reviews

Create your own soccer strategy, with free app football tactic board If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soccer Tactic Board.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

65% User Score Based on 1,180 reviews

A Support App for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG has finally arrived! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Neuron.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, monetization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

85% User Score Based on 356 reviews

Chess PGN Master. The professional way to view and edit PGN files. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess PGN Master.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

79% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Score your paper targets and analyse the shooting group just by taking a photo! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TargetScan ISSF Pistol & Rifle.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

48% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Create and sell games, gain fame and wealth, research new technologies, manage taxes and salaries, take loans if needed, and compete with 5000 companies. Experience the thrill of running your own studio in Game Builder Tycoon. Design standout games by selecting key elements like art, features, quests, dialogue, music, level, and world design. Work solo in the prologue, choose the genre, theme,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

38% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Stream to 3D provides fully automatic on-the-fly conversion of 2D videos to 3D, as they are played or streamed, as well as off-line video conversion. Experience the extraordinary with Stream to 3D, the ultimate solution that brings your 2D videos to life in breathtaking 3D. Unlock a world of limitless possibilities as you embark on a journey of immersive entertainment. The main trailer shows an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stream to 3D.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Epigraph is a short, challenging, language decipherment puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epigraph.

BACCI and the ducklings (16 Bit): The video game "Bacci & the Ducklings" released a few years ago on this site (32 Bit version), has a predecessor, this app I propose you in this page, developed by me in 2003 with the intention of publishing it in the Talent-Zone section of The Game Machine magazine; at first I was in favor, but then I got the impression that they would keep my copyrights and p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1st version of "Bacci & the ducklings" (16 Bit).

GrattaV (scratch and win) - RELEASE 7.0 - VERSION 1.5 Here is the famous "scratch card" called "The Millionaire" in a video game version! Even without money you can have fun scratching the numbers of winnings in a video game that imitates a well-known Italian state contest! The game works like this: there are 2 areas where numbers (and symbols) can appear; in the first one, called "winning number… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GrattaV (scratch and win) The Millionaire V.1.5.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

87% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Dance Dash is a thrilling VR rhythm game where you move your full body to the beat and become one with your avatar. Bring the arcade home and feel the music as you nail sick combos with independently tracked feet movements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance Dash.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

39% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Cineveo is a super immersive VR Cinema experience, with the most detailed and beautifully designed VR Cinema environments on the market. Experience total presence in VR, as you watch your videos inside a collection of ultra-realistic VR Cinemas with AAA graphics and powerful features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CINEVEO - VR Cinema.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

78% User Score Based on 60 reviews

What is ENGAGE? ENGAGE is a pioneering platform offering immersive virtual reality, mixed reality and metaverse solutions for enterprises and educational institutions. With a focus on enabling seamless virtual collaboration, learning, and training, our platform utilizes the latest in generative AI and digital twin technologies. ENGAGE serves over 200+ global clients, providing secure, scalable … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ENGAGE.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

48% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Create your own professional quality videogames without any programming or scripting using a simple yet powerful drag-and-drop interface. With the Shoot Em Up Kit a simple game can be created in just a few seconds while lighting, camera views, behaviours, physics settings, shaders, particle effects and AI can be created and modified to fine-tune a complex game. Royalty-free stand-alone executable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 'Em Up Kit.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

NOTE : This game will be free from the end of Feburary 2022 This visual novel is the last in the trilogy of side-stories, set in the semi-fictional 'Welcome To... Chichester' universe. Playing the previous episodes may be advantageous, but not essential. The Story When a guest at The Violet Hotel is found dead in his room, Grendel Jinx and the protagonist are given a choice : Either investigat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome To... Chichester OVN 3 : The Mysterious Affair At The Violet Hotel.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

83% User Score Based on 1,854 reviews

Dungeon Painter Studio is a powerful encounter map design tool, with a lot of features: Layers and groups Easy import of custom art Export to multipage pdf for print 1 inch, 1.5 inch & 1 cm grids Square and hex grid types Filters (Drop Shadow, Glow, Bevel, Tint...) All objects are editable Terrain brush tool Responsive interface Sketchs import one click D20 random generator dungeons import If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Painter Studio.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

72% User Score Based on 69 reviews

xVASynth is an AI based app for creating new voice lines using neural speech synthesis. The app loads models individually trained on character voice data from games. The app gives users control over details such as pitch and durations of individual letters to provide control over emotion and emphasis. To see it in action, watch the short intro/tutorial videos, narrated by various supported voices.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to xVASynth.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

85% User Score Based on 633 reviews

Desktop+ is a powerful, yet lightweight tool for SteamVR bringing your desktops and windows into the VR world. No matter if you just need a more reliable desktop view in your dashboard or a complex context-aware multi-overlay setup with custom shortcuts, Desktop+ offers a wide array of tweakable settings to make the overlays fit your needs.Features User interface with real-time adjustments access… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop+.