Highlights
- VR gaming offers an escape from reality, allowing gamers to experience things they otherwise cannot, like solving mysteries or being in war.
- The Meta Quest 2 is a great entry-level VR headset with a library of exciting racing games that provide an immersive experience.
- The Quest 2 offers a variety of racing games, from simcade to arcade experiences, giving players the option to choose the type of racing they prefer.
If there’s one thing virtual reality is meant to do, it is to make a gamer feel like they are doing something they otherwise can not. Whether it is solving a crime mystery or being a soldier from the Second World War, VR is an escape from reality. While some people may argue that this technology still needs some extensive development, there’s no denying that the current library of games on VR is already pretty exciting as is, with the future of this particular medium of gaming looking quite promising indeed.
Another one of the experiences it can offer is driving fast and furious vehicles without worrying about taking any damage. Luckily, the Meta Quest 2 offers a variety of racing games that are just too good to miss. There are many great titles that will take gamers’ VR experience to the next level. While many people argue that there’s a dearth of good racing titles on the Quest 2 that can be enjoyed, these standalone titles are still great in their own right and show why the Quest 2 is such a great entry-level VR headset for fans to check out.
Updated on September 19, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: The Meta Quest 2 continues to be one of the best VR headsets that fans can check out if they want to see why VR gaming is becoming all the rage in modern times. This great headset houses some incredible games that are a blast to experience firsthand, and fans will love checking out the wealth of amazing Quest 2 games that are a blast to experience in their own right for all the right reasons. These racing games will capture the minds and hearts of fans, with bursts of adrenaline coursing through players as they strive to become experts in these games and immerse themselves in some truly great experiences. This list has been updated to include a few more of the best Oculus Quest 2 racing games.
8 Driven
Platform(s):
Meta QuestDeveloper(s):
MK1Release Date:
September 6, 2022
Driven is a great first-person racing game that players can check out on the Meta Quest 2 for a relatively painless and engaging racing experience. The game operates in the simcade genre, meaning that players can enjoy all the fun that one can enjoy from an arcade experience while also engaging with relatively realistic driving models and mechanics to have the best of both worlds!
Players can start out against relatively weaker opposition before becoming more adept and racing against tougher AI. Both automatic and manual transmission can be messed about with in the game, allowing players to increase their skill levels while slowly getting used to this form of VR racing, eventually allowing them to completely decimate the opposition regardless of how adept they may be at racing!
7 V-Speedway
Platform(s):
Meta QuestDeveloper(s):
Commuter GamesRelease Date:
March 10, 2021
Players who want to check out a great arcade racing experience on their Meta Quest 2 will be pleased with V-Speedway and its engaging gameplay. This title features three modes where players can mess about in a fun city layout that really lets them mess around with the game’s engaging racing mechanics as they try to perfect their skills with this game in a myriad of ways.
There are many settings present in the game that are designed meticulously to let players enjoy a smooth and engaging racing experience. The developers of this title are currently working on Downtown Club, and fans can’t wait to get their hands on this title when it’s launched to get a glimpse of what this new chapter in VR gaming will enable!
6 Z Show
Platform(s):
Meta QuestDeveloper(s):
Cenek StrichelRelease Date:
April 8, 2021
Z Show combines vehicular combat and driving in a neat little package. Toss in some zombies, and the result is an awesome and unique racer. This title is bound to be a great time for players who want to check out a casual but action-packed VR game. Players drive one of many vehicles that are kitted out with a wealth of weapons and innovations, making it perfect to use during a zombie apocalypse.
The game has a pretty bizarre setting, structuring itself as a reality show where players are encouraged to mow down as many zombies as possible. It’s a simple yet great game that is perfect for people who own a Meta Quest 2.
5 BlazeRush
Platform(s):
PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4Developer(s):
Targem GamesRelease Date:
October 28, 2014
An arcade racing game that encourages players to blow up their opponents on the road to victory, BlazeRush is a fun title that fans of chaotic driving experiences should check out. The game can get messy at times, but that’s just part of the title’s charm.
In BlazeRush races, players have to ensure they remain in the lead while avoiding the many weapons and projectiles that opponents are trying to hit them with. As long as players keep their cool and don’t get too overconfident, winning races will become quite easy.
4 Dash Dash World
Platform(s):
Meta Quest, PCDeveloper(s):
Motionx StudioRelease Date:
December 6, 2021
When looking at some of the best racing games that work standalone on Quest 2, Dash Dash World is on top. It is an arcade racer with some of the most fun driving mechanics and a world full of colors.
Dash Dash World is a casual game that offers combat, fast-paced gameplay, and smoothly functioning multiplayer. It is similar to other popular kart-racing games in the market, but the fact that it is in virtual reality makes it stand apart. The game supports ideal controllers such as a gamepad, Oculus Touch, virtual steering, and steering wheel.
3 Void Racer Extreme
Platform(s):
Meta QuestDeveloper(s):
Coplanar GamesRelease Date:
September 17, 2020
There are only a few good games when it comes to racing titles that natively support Quest 2 and work standalone. Void Racer Extreme is one of those games. Not only does it offer a lot at a very low price point, but it also gives players features such as online multiplayer.
This game offers more than a hundred different levels, various tracks, and unique bikes to use. The only thing to note is that this game is a sci-fi title, which means it is not a simulation racing game. Instead, it is a decent face-paced arcade racing game.
2 Death Lap
Platform(s):
Meta Quest, PCDeveloper(s):
OZWE GamesRelease Date:
December 5, 2019
Death Lap is a virtual reality game all about destruction and nitrous. This game works standalone on Meta Quest 2 and supports Oculus Touch. At a $20 price point, Death Lap offers fun arcade racing gameplay that players can enjoy in both single-player and multiplayer.
The best part about this game is that it is super easy to control, making it easy for players to focus on the thrill instead of handling the car. Death Lap also allows gamers to play it while standing, which can feel quite disorientating, but in a good way.
1 Mini Motor Racing X
Platform(s):
Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, PC, PlayStation 4Developer(s):
The Binary MillRelease Date:
June 23, 2020
Lastly, Mini Motor Racing X is a beautiful yet cartoonish game. As the name suggests, Mini Motor Racing X is a sport of miniature cars racing across fun tracks based on fictional locations. This game is interesting, as it allows players to play it from the cockpit view and can be enjoyed from a top-down perspective as well.
Mini Motor Racing X is an arcade racing title, which means the focus is on making the racing feel fun instead of realistic. Players who want to try it out will love the party modes and the fact that it is well-polished on Quest 2.