Sony has recently unveiled its 2024 annual report of the most-downloaded titles across its diverse PlayStation platforms. For those following the journey of PSVR 2, the results don’t bring many surprises, as it echoes the pattern observed in its inaugural year.
Now approaching its second birthday, PSVR 2 has sparked mixed emotions. Some critics argue that the VR headset, which depends on the PlayStation 5, has faced neglect since its release in February 2023 due to a scarcity of exclusive titles and less robust developer backing compared to the original PSVR. However, enthusiasts of the gear staunchly defend its capabilities.
Undeniably, PSVR 2 impresses with its technical prowess, enabling developers to deliver higher rendering resolutions and intricate visuals that outshine even Meta’s Quest 3. What’s more, Sony’s release of a wired adapter last June has unlocked the potential for playing PC VR games on the headset. Nonetheless, when we delve into the real data from the PlayStation Store on what gamers are downloading, the statistics are quite telling.
Take a glance at the table below, which we’ve enhanced with the original release dates for better context:
PSVR 2 Top Downloads 2024
US/Canada
- Beat Saber (2018)
- Among Us VR (2022)
- Pavlov (2023)
- Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023)
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023)
- Job Simulator (2016)
- Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019)
- Swordsman VR (2020)
- Metro Awakening (2024)
EU
- Beat Saber (2018)
- Pavlov (2023)
- Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023)
- Among Us VR (2022)
- Horizon Call of the Mountain (2023)
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023)
- Job Simulator (2016)
- Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019)
- Legendary Tales (2024)
Topping the charts on both continents, Beat Saber (2018) continues to hold the spotlight. Far from a slight against the PSVR platform, this success point to the game being a beloved staple—often the go-to recommendation for newcomers.
The fresh faces on the list, notably, are few. Among the newcomers in 2024 are Vertigo Games’ Metro Awakening, which premiered in November, and Urban Wolf Games’ Legendary Tales, whose official version was rolled out across all major VR systems in February after enjoying an extended Early Access phase on Steam.
It’s worth mentioning Vertigo Games’ Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023); despite launching in December 2023, it managed to swiftly ascend the top download ranks with little time to spare within that year.
For comparison’s sake, let’s reflect on the top PSVR 2 downloads from 2023. That year marked nearly a full year since its February release:
US/Canada
- Pavlov
- Beat Saber
- Kayak VR: Mirage
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Job Simulator
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
- The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- Swordsman VR
- Pistol Whip
EU
- Pavlov
- Beat Saber
- The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution
- Job Simulator
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Moss: Book II
- Swordsman VR
Clearly, some fan favorites remain consistent, reinforcing their appeal across the PSVR community. It’ll be intriguing to watch how the landscape evolves as new titles find their footing and further enrich the VR gaming experience.
