Best Multiplayer Games in VR: 12 Picks to Play With Friends

Finding the best multiplayer games VR has to offer is harder than it looks, because “multiplayer” covers everything from a quiet round of mini golf to a tense team shootout. This guide is for Quest 3 and Quest 3S owners, and plenty of Quest 2 owners, who want something to play with other people: online friends, a partner in a second headset, or a room full of people who don’t own VR at all. We sorted 12 games by how you play them, not by hype.

A few terms first. Co-op means you work together against the game. PvP (player versus player) means you compete against each other. Asymmetric multiplayer means the VR player and everyone else have different roles, often with friends joining on a phone, PC or TV. Cross-play means people on different platforms, such as a Quest and a PC headset, can join the same match.

Quick picks: the best multiplayer games VR has to offer

If you only read one section, read this table. It groups the 12 picks by the situation they suit best, so you can match the game to your friends rather than to a ranking.

Game	Best for	Style	Who needs a headset
Walkabout Mini Golf	Relaxed groups, VR newcomers	Casual, social	Everyone
Gorilla Tag	Free, high-energy play	Casual, PvP tag	Everyone
Among Us 3D	Groups who like bluffing	Social deduction	Check store page for current options
Super Rumble	Free-for-all chaos	Arena brawler	Everyone
Blaston	One-on-one duels	PvP	Everyone
Eleven Table Tennis	Sport fans, two players	PvP sport	Everyone
Beat Saber	Music fans, score chasing	Rhythm, competitive	Everyone
Onward	Tactical shooter fans	Team PvP	Everyone
Demeo	Board game nights	Co-op tabletop	Everyone (cross-play available)
Carly and the Reaperman	Two-player co-op	Asymmetric co-op	One player
Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!	Parties with one headset	Asymmetric PvP	One player, others on phones
Panoptic	Two-person hide and seek	Asymmetric PvP	One player, one on PC

All 12 are available on Quest, but treat store pages as the final word on player counts, Quest 2 support and cross-play, since developers change these with updates. If you want solo games too, our list of the best Meta Quest 3 games covers single-player picks across genres.

Casual and party games for mixed groups

When your group mixes VR veterans with people who have never held a controller, pick games with simple rules and no punishing skill gap. These four keep everyone laughing rather than losing.

Walkabout Mini Golf

This is the game most VR owners recommend first for playing with friends, and it earns that reputation. You putt with a physical swing across imaginative themed courses, and the slow pace leaves plenty of room to chat between holes. It suits partners, parents and friends who get queasy with fast movement. It’s also the gentlest introduction on this list, a game where the conversation matters as much as the score.

Gorilla Tag

Gorilla Tag is free and has no joystick movement at all. You get around by pushing your arms against the ground and walls, like a gorilla, and then play tag. It’s surprisingly physical and very funny in a private room with friends. Public lobbies can be loud and tend to skew young, so adults may prefer private rooms.

Among Us 3D

Formerly known as Among Us VR, this takes the social deduction game into first person. Crewmates complete tasks around a ship while hidden impostors sabotage and eliminate them, then everyone argues about who to vote out. Seeing someone suspiciously walk away from a body in first person is a different thrill from the flat version. It works best with a group of friends who know each other well enough to lie convincingly.

Super Rumble

Super Rumble is an arena brawler built around chaotic free-for-all fights. It’s a good pick when the group wants something quick and loud between longer sessions, and the short rounds mean nobody sits out for long.

Competitive games for duels and team matches

If your friends want a winner and a loser, these four deliver real competition. They’re also games people keep coming back to for months, because skill keeps growing with practice.

Blaston

Blaston is a one-on-one duel where both players stand on small platforms and fire slow-moving projectiles at each other. Because the shots travel slowly, the game is as much about dodging, ducking and blocking as aiming, and matches end up looking like a strange dance. It’s a regular favourite among Quest owners who want a quick competitive match against a friend.

Eleven Table Tennis

Eleven Table Tennis is a table tennis simulation with physics serious enough that real-world players enjoy it. You can practise against the computer and then play friends or strangers online. Give yourself clear space for your arms, since players swing hard without thinking. For pure one-on-one sport, it’s one of the best multiplayer games VR has produced.

Beat Saber

Beat Saber is known as a rhythm game where you slice blocks to music, but its multiplayer lobbies let friends play the same song together and compare scores. It’s a natural fit for anyone who also uses VR to stay active; see our best VR fitness games list for more in that vein.

Onward

Onward is a tactical military shooter played in teams, available on Quest and PC. It’s slower and more deliberate than arcade shooters, and team communication over voice chat matters a lot. It’s best for a group that already enjoys tactical shooters on other platforms. Players who prefer PC headsets should also check our best SteamVR games list.

Co-op games for two players or small teams

Co-op is the friendliest way to play together, because nobody has to lose. It’s especially good for couples and small groups of friends. If you’ve been wondering what makes a good two-player co-op game, look for clear roles and shared goals. These two are standouts, and Walkabout Mini Golf and Eleven Table Tennis from above also work beautifully with just two people.

Demeo

Demeo is a tabletop dungeon crawler for up to four players. You move miniature heroes around a board, play cards and roll dice to fight through dungeons, while leaning over the table and picking up pieces as if it were a real board game night. It’s turn-based, so it’s calm and very comfortable for people sensitive to motion. Cross-play support means friends on other platforms can often join, but check the store page for the current list. If your group already has a regular board game night, Demeo is the easiest pick on this list to slot into it.

Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld

This one is built for exactly two people. One player controls Carly on a regular screen, platforming through levels, while the VR player, as the Reaperman, manipulates the world around her to help her through. Neither player can finish alone, which makes it a great choice for a partner or friend who doesn’t own a headset. It also shows how good asymmetric design can turn one headset into a proper shared game.

Couch multiplayer: one headset, everyone plays

Most households own one headset, not four. Asymmetric games solve that problem, and they make a great family activity on a weekend afternoon.

Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!

The VR player is a tree guarding golden acorns. Everyone else joins on their phones as squirrels trying to steal them. The VR player has power and reach; the squirrels have numbers and speed. It’s simple to explain, easy for kids to pick up, and it gives the person without a headset a real role rather than a spectator seat.

Panoptic

Panoptic pits a VR player, a giant overseer watching from above, against a player on a PC who blends into a crowd and tries to reach the overseer without being spotted. It’s a tense, quiet game of observation and bluffing for two people, and you’ll need a PC for the second player.

A worked example: game night for four with one Quest 3S

Here’s how a four-person evening with a single headset, a TV and a few phones might go:

1. Cast the headset to the TV so the room can see what the VR player sees. Quest headsets can cast to a compatible TV or phone, which turns any VR game into a spectator sport.
2. Open with Acron. One person plays the tree while three play squirrels on phones. Rotate the tree role every round so everyone gets a turn in the headset.
3. Switch to Walkabout Mini Golf in pass-and-play style. Take turns putting one hole each while others watch on the TV and heckle.
4. End with a short Beat Saber challenge. Everyone plays the same song in turn and you compare scores.

If a second headset is available, for example someone brings a Quest 3 to pair with your 3S, you can swap pass-and-play for proper head-to-head games like Eleven Table Tennis. Both headsets run the same Quest library; if you’re deciding between them, our roundup of what Quest 3 and 3S owners agree on is a good next read.

How to set up multiplayer on Quest 3 and 3S

Even a great game falls flat if nobody can find each other online. A few minutes of setup avoids the usual frustration.

1. Add friends to your Meta account. Do this in the headset or the phone app before game night, so everyone can see each other’s online status.
2. Check each game’s store page. Confirm supported headsets (important if a friend is still on Quest 2), maximum player count and whether cross-play with PC or other platforms is supported.
3. Make sure everyone owns the game. In most cases, each person’s account needs its own copy unless the game is free.
4. Start a party for voice chat. Then join the same game through invites or the game’s own room code system. Many games use private rooms, which also keeps strangers out.
5. Learn the safety tools. Find the mute, block and report options before you need them. Parents can use Meta’s supervision tools for younger accounts.
6. Clear the room if two people play in the same space. Two players swinging paddles or swords in one room need well-separated play areas.

Mixed headset groups are common, so if a friend is still on Quest 2, confirm the game lists that headset before anyone buys it. Some games lean on mixed reality features too; our guide to mixed reality games on Quest 3 explains how to set up your room for that style of play.

Mistakes people make when choosing multiplayer VR games

Most disappointment with multiplayer VR comes from a mismatch between the game and the group, not from a bad game. Even a widely praised title can flop on the wrong night, so watch out for these:

• Buying a game with quiet lobbies. An online-only game is only as good as its player base. Check recent reviews and update history before you buy if you plan to play with strangers.
• Assuming cross-play. A friend on a PC headset can’t always join you on Quest. Confirm it on the store page.
• Ignoring comfort. Smooth joystick movement makes some people feel sick. For newcomers, start with turn-based or stationary games like Demeo, Blaston or Walkabout Mini Golf.
• Picking a competitive game for a casual crowd. A tactical shooter will lose non-gamers in minutes. Match the intensity to the least experienced player.
• Forgetting the people without headsets. If only one person has VR, choose an asymmetric game rather than making everyone wait in line.
• Leaving kids in public lobbies. Open voice chat with strangers isn’t right for every child. Private rooms and supervision tools help.

In the end, the best multiplayer games VR has to offer are the ones that fit your particular friends, space and patience. Start with one casual pick and one game that matches your group’s competitive streak, and expand from there. For more ideas, browse our VR games coverage, or if your group enjoys being scared together, try our best horror games for VR.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular multiplayer VR games?

Gorilla Tag, Beat Saber and Walkabout Mini Golf are among the most widely played multiplayer VR games on Quest, and Among Us 3D and Demeo have strong followings too. Popularity shifts over time, so check the Meta Quest store's multiplayer filter sorted by popularity, then read recent reviews to confirm the online lobbies are still busy before you buy.

Is there inappropriate stuff in multiplayer VR?

Public lobbies use open voice chat, so players can hear strangers say things they would rather not hear. Most games include mute, block and report tools, and many let you play only in private rooms with friends. Meta also offers parent supervision tools for younger accounts. For kids, start with private lobbies and check each game's age rating on its store page.

Is VR growing or dying?

New multiplayer games still arrive regularly on Quest and SteamVR, and Meta continues to sell and update the Quest 3 and Quest 3S. Health varies a lot from game to game, though. The practical question is whether a specific game's lobbies are active right now, which you can judge from recent store reviews, update history and how quickly matchmaking finds you a match.

What are good 2 player co-op VR games?

Demeo works well for two players working through a dungeon together, and Carly and the Reaperman is built for exactly two people, one in VR and one on a regular screen. If you just want a relaxed shared activity rather than strict co-op, Walkabout Mini Golf and Eleven Table Tennis are both excellent with a single friend online or in a second headset.

Do these multiplayer games work on Quest 2?

Many multiplayer games on Quest support Quest 2 as well as Quest 3 and 3S, but support is decided by each developer and can change with updates. Before buying, open the game's store page and look at the supported headsets list. If a friend is still on Quest 2, confirm their headset is listed so you can actually play together.

Are there free multiplayer VR games?

Yes. Gorilla Tag is the best-known free multiplayer game on Quest, and it is a good way to test whether you enjoy online VR play before spending money. The Meta Quest store also lets you filter for free titles alongside multiplayer. Free games often rely on in-game purchases, so check the store page and set spending limits if a child is playing.