Searching for new VR games releasing in May 2023? We’ve got you covered.
Following a strong start this year, April 2023 was comparatively quieter but that doesn’t mean we lacked big VR games. On our side, we reviewed Gambit!, Breachers, Call of the Sea VR, Kill It With Fire VR, A Knight In The Attic, Tennis League VR and Eye of the Temple, alongside interviewing New Blood Interactive about Amid Evil VR. Elsewhere, other notable games included Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition, Fruit Ninja 2 and the Half-Life 2: Episode 2 VR Mod, making it a busy month all around.
Here’s a rundown of all the big upcoming VR releases arriving on Meta Quest 2, PC VR, PSVR 2, Pico 4 and more in May 2023.
Propagation: Paradise Hotel – May 4 (Quest 2, PC VR)
Developed by WanadevStudio, Propagation: Paradise Hotel is a sequel to Propagation VR. A survival horror game, this new story focuses on Emily, who will infiltrate this zombie-ridden hotel to find her twin sister, Ashley. WanadevStudio confirms a PSVR 2 version is also coming “soon.”
Survival Nation – May 4 (Quest 2)
Following a PC VR release in February, Survival Nation now makes its way to Meta Quest 2. An open-world online RPG, you must co-operate with your fellow camp members. Survival involves killing zombies, scavenging resources across this world and crafting new weapons.
Requisition VR – May 4 (PC VR)
Released in Steam early access last October, Requisition VR receives a full release this month. A physics-based co-op game inspired by Dead Rising and The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, you can craft increasingly absurd weapons like electrically charged baseball bats. A PSVR 2 version is in development, while the Quest 2 port arrives in Q1 2024.
Rogue Ascent – May 4 (Quest)
This roguelike VR shooter will feature procedurally-generated levels with a sci-fi flair. The game uses hand tracking on Quest 2 and Quest Pro, so you’ll control the action and gun down enemies using a range of hand gestures.
Walkabout Mini Golf – May 11 (PSVR 2)
Walkabout Mini Golf is available across many platforms like Quest, PC VR and Pico with cross-platform multiplayer, so it’s no surprise to see a PSVR 2 version follow. If you’re unfamiliar, check out our walkthrough tour videos with Mighty Coconut to learn more.
Another Fisherman’s Tale – May 11 (Quest 2, PSVR 2, PC VR)
Developed by Innerspace, Another Fisherman’s Tale is a direct sequel to 2019’s A Fisherman’s Tale. Continuing the story of Bob the Fisherman, you play as Nina, the original protagonist’s daughter who begins investigating her father’s past. If you’re curious to know more, you can check out our hands-on preview from GDC 2023.
Humanity – May 16 (PC VR, PSVR, PSVR 2)
A surrealist platformer where you play as a Shiba Inu, Humanity marks the latest game from Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite publisher Enhance. Guiding humans through various puzzles in a Lemmings-esque premise, any PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium subscribers can play it at no additional charge on day one.
Firmament – May 18 (PC VR)
First revealed back in 2018, Myst developers Cyan confirmed that its next puzzle adventure game arrives this month. Set in an abandoned steampunk world, Firmament sees you exploring three realms, joined by a clockwork companion and mysterious apparition. While the PSVR port was canceled last year, an upcoming PSVR 2 will follow at an unknown date.
Dead Hook – May 18 (Quest 2)
Developed by Joy Way, Dead Hook is a new roguelike shooter reminiscent of Doom VFR. A reworked version of cancelled PC VR roguelike Outlier, you play as a “mercenary, smuggler, thief, and devoted husband” shooting through hordes of demons.
Paranormal Hunter – May 22 (PC VR)
Developed by EALoGames, Paranormal Hunter is a new multiplayer horror game where you hunt supernatural spirits as a team, similar to Phasmophobia, Featuring optional VR support, full PC cross-play is supported between VR and flatscreen players, that arrives through Steam Early Access.
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue – May 25 (PSVR 2)
After initially being slated for a February launch on PSVR 2 and PC VR, Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue’s release was later pushed back on both platforms. The PSVR 2 version is now set to release later this month on May 25. However, the PC VR release date remains unconfirmed.
Back in February, a spokesperson for developers tinyBuild confirmed to UploadVR that the PSVR 2 release was set for May 25, but said that the release dates for “other versions” of the game would be confirmed later down the line. We’ve reached out for any further updates and will update the post if we receive any news.
Hubris – May (PSVR 2)
Following a PC VR release last December, developer Cyborn confirmed that Hubris arrives on PSVR 2 this month. A sci-fi action-adventure game where you traverse a new alien world, and Hubris quickly gained traction for its high-end visuals. A Quest 2 release is also planned, but no release date has been provided.
Everslaught Invasion – May (Quest)
If you read our April 2023 list, Everslaught Invasion will be a familiar sight. Previously scheduled for last month, Fast Travel Games and MobX Games delayed the two-player co-op experience until May, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” At the time of writing, the Quest Store page lists May 18 as the game’s “expected” release date.
A HTC Vive XR Elite port is also planned after the Quest launch, though a release window is currently unknown.
We Are One – May (PC VR, Quest 2)
Mixing puzzles with room-scale FPS mechanics, We Are One comes from developer Flat Head Studio. Set across self-contained levels, your goal involves working together with your past selves to clear time travel-themed conundrums. You can check out our We Are One preview from Gamescom 2022, or try out the demo now on Steam, App Lab and SideQuest.
Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station – May (Pico Neo 3 Link, Pico 4)
A rare timed exclusive for Pico, upcoming Metroidvania sequel Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station sees you vaulting through a space station at high speed, solving puzzles and avoiding hazards. It’s also coming to Quest 2, PC VR and the Vive XR Elite, though a release window for these additional platforms remains unconfirmed. Specific timing for this month’s Pico release has also yet to be confirmed.
