Let’s face it, gamers. “Exercise” sounds like a grind. Treadmills? Mind-numbing. Weights? Repetitive. But what if you could work out while slashing with laser swords or dodging bullets – all from your living room? Here are some of the best VR fitness games to make movement fun!
1. Beat Saber: One of the Best VR Fitness Games
Why It’s Great: The king of VR rhythm games. Slash blocks with lightsabers to high-energy music – pure fun with endless songs. It’s one of the best VR fitness games for a reason.
Workout: Cardio for arms and shoulders, boosts reaction time.
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, Steam.
Perfect For: Everyone with a headset.
2. Les Mills Bodycombat: One of the Best VR Fitness Games
Why It’s Great: A gamified workout with coaches guiding you through boxing and martial arts. My favorite for a real sweat.
Workout: Killer cardio and full-body conditioning.
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2.
Perfect For: Gamers wanting structure and intensity. Want to track your progress with these games? Check out my VR Fitness Tracking Journal on the Books page.
3. Pistol Whip
Why It’s Great: Be John Wick in a rhythm shooter, dodging and blasting to the beat.
Workout: Cardio with dodging and squatting.
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, Steam.
Perfect For: Shooter and action fans.
4. Synth Riders
Why It’s Great: Hit orbs and ride rails to synthwave tracks – my first VR fitness love!
Workout: Cardio, coordination, and flexibility.
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, Steam.
Perfect For: Music lovers wanting a smooth vibe.
5. Until You Fall
Why It’s Great: A roguelike sword-fighter with physical blocking and dodging.
Workout: Intense upper-body and core work.
Platforms: Meta Quest, PSVR2, Steam.
Perfect For: Sword combat and challenge fans.
Find Your Fun
VR fitness is about forgetting you’re exercising. My routine (Synth Riders -> Les Mills -> Creed/Box to the Beat) works for me – find yours! Try demos and share your favorites below or on Twitter with #VRFitnessJourney! Want to learn more about VR fitness benefits? Check out this U.S. News article. Need a headset to play the best VR fitness games? Visit my Recommended Gear page.