Half-Life: Alyx

Valve's flagship VR shooter set in the Half-Life universe.

Announcement trailer — Valve

The 30-second version

Still the benchmark for what a big-budget VR game can be. A 12–15 hour campaign built entirely around physical interaction: rummaging shelves, catching gear with gravity gloves, and genuinely tense combat.

Best for: PC VR owners who want the single best reason the platform exists.

What you should know

  • Needs a VR-ready gaming PC and any SteamVR headset (a Quest with a link cable works)
  • Full comfort suite: teleport, smooth locomotion, and vignettes
  • Frequently discounted in Steam sales — wishlist it

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