The Steam Spring Sale: Top 5 Must-Have VR Games Ranked
The 2026 Steam Spring Sale is officially live, and for VR enthusiasts, this might be one of the best years yet. Whether you’re looking for high-stakes survival, mind-bending physics, or the gold standard of VR storytelling, the discounts right now are massive.
We’ve rounded up the definitive "must-buys" for your library, ranked by their value and impact.
1. Half-Life: Alyx
The undisputed king of VR. Set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, you play as Alyx Vance in a desperate fight against the Combine. It remains the benchmark for graphical fidelity and immersive interaction in virtual reality. At 70% off, this is the lowest we've seen it.
- Sale Price: £14.99 (Was £49.99)
- Deal: View on Steam
2. No Man’s Sky
Infinite exploration. What started as a space exploration game has evolved into one of the most robust VR experiences available. Flying your ship from a planetary surface into deep space in VR is a "bucket list" gaming moment. With all major updates included, the sheer amount of content here is staggering.
- Sale Price: £19.99 (Was £49.99)
- Deal: View on Steam
3. Ghosts of Tabor
The ultimate extraction shooter. If you love the high-tension gameplay of Escape from Tarkov, this is your game. Scavenge for gear, engage in intense firefights against players and AI, and try to make it to the extraction point with your loot intact. It’s gritty, difficult, and highly addictive.
- Sale Price: £14.27 (Was £20.99)
- Deal: View on Steam
4. BONELAB
The physics playground. Following up on the success of BONEWORKS, this experimental action game puts physics at the center of everything. With a heavy focus on modding support and a visceral combat system, it’s a game that lets you play exactly how you want.
- Sale Price: £23.99 (Was £29.99)
- Deal: View on Steam
5. Pavlov VR
The social shooter. Often called the "Counter-Strike of VR," Pavlov features realistic reloading, fast-paced combat, and a huge variety of community-made maps and modes (including some legendary TTT and Zombies lobbies). It’s the go-to for competitive multiplayer.
- Sale Price: £14.61 (Was £19.49)
- Deal: View on Steam
Quick Tip: The Steam Spring Sale typically lasts until March 26th, so make sure to grab these deals before the prices head back up to the clouds!
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