No matter what VR headset you own, there are some great virtual reality fitness games at your disposal. However, the Oculus Rift’s stacked catalog and quality exclusives makes it a great option for any fitness enthusiast. From games built around working out to enjoyable titles that make you forget about how active you are actually, there are hundreds of choices. That’s exactly why it can be overwhelming for those that just picked up a headset. To help you find the right fitness title for you, we here at VR Fitness Insider have come up with a list of the best Oculus Rift fitness games 2020. These games are an excellent part of anyone’s fitness journey.
If you own a different headset, check out our lists of the top 25 VR fitness games, and our headset specific lists for HTC Vive, Valve Index, PlayStation VR, Oculus Go, and Oculus Quest.
Top 20 Oculus Rift Workout Titles
Audica
Thanks to its successful Guitar Hero and Rock Band series, Harmonix has become the face of the rhythm game genre. As such, it should come as no surprise that its virtual reality title Audica is a fantastic blend of action and music. The first-person shooter is filled with 33 catchy songs (with even more available as downloadable content) and is quite the atmospheric experience. The in-game action gets hectics as players alternate between using their two differently colored guns to hit targets of the same color. Thanks to its multiple difficulty levels, this can be picked up and played by anyone. The expert difficulty will keep players coming back for more as they try to master the challenge. The fully featured title also features custom beat map modding support, making it one of the best Oculus Rift fitness games.
Audica has been given a fitness rating comparable to walking by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Audio Trip
Another great rhythm game, and one that will test your dance moves, is Audio Trip. It winds up being a great leg workout as players are constantly moving so they can get out of the way of oncoming barriers. This workout can be leveled up by doing squats rather than just ducking under them. It’s not a one-trick pony, either, as you have to bang on drums using your arms. It’s a full body workout that will make you really feel it the next day.
Audio Trip has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $19.99.
Bardo
Virtual reality workouts don’t get much better than Bardo, which is one of the best archery titles ever made. The wave-based shooter provides a stellar arm workout as it forces players to shoot enemies in rapid succession. It gets quite tricky later on and there’s some variety as players will have to duck, or squat, so they can avoid attacks from enemies. While it’s great for advanced players, the beginning portions are quite friendly for newer players and there is a solid learning curve. The VR title is currently in Early Access but is still recommended currently.
Bardo has been given a fitness rating comparable to walking by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $9.99.
Beat Saber
When talking about the best Oculus Rift fitness games, Beat Saber will always be mentioned. Beat Games’ stellar VR rhythm game is a blast as players get to wield dual katana beams and slice beats in specific directions. With plenty of gameplay variants and needing to dodge walls, there is never a dull moment in it. The game has been supported well with DLC featuring popular bands such as Panic! at the Disco, Imagine Dragons, and Green Day. Oculus recently purchased the developer, so this is the version to own.
Beat Saber has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. Beat Saber was awarded our VR Fitness Game of the Year in 2018 and won our Best Arm Workout VR Fitness Game of the Year in 2019. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Blade and Sorcery
Blade and Sorcery is a workout favorite for many thanks to the intense combat it offers up. It winds up being mostly an arm workout as players will be hacking away at foes and throwing objects at their virtual opponents. It works great with weight vests, and those that want to get their full body involved can do so as jumping around and attacking from different angles can be quite effective. Developer WarpFrog has done a great job at blending traditional gaming with fitness.
Blade and Sorcery has been given a fitness rating comparable to using an elliptical by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $19.99.
BoxVR
Anyone that is taking their fitness journey seriously should own BoxVR. The rhythm boxing game offers up more than just an arm workout as fitness experts have added in a wide range of exercises that also use your legs and core. Separating it from the pack is its outstanding post-launch support by its developer as the fitness title has received a ton of new music and workouts for free. It even received a multiplayer update that allows players to partake in multiplayer classes.
BoxVR has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won VR Fitness Insider’s Best VR Cardio Fitness Game of the Year in 2018 and our Best VR Fitness Game of the Year in 2019. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Creed: Rise to Glory
Creed: Rise to Glory isn’t a cash-in on the popular “Rocky” sequel series. Instead, it provides a fantastic boxing experience and one of the most intense workouts you’ll find in virtual reality. It brings the thrills of blockbuster films to VR by letting players pretend to be Adonis Creed. To be successful, you’ll have to learn real boxing fundamentals and hone your skills. It gives players a great upper body workout that will help you burn calories in no time.
Creed: Rise to Glory has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won our Best VR Boxing Fitness Game of the Year in 2018 and is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Dance Central VR
Another game by Boston’s rhythm experts at Harmonix, Dance Central VR delivers an authentic version of the developer’s popular dancing series in VR. There are some great songs, such as “Sorry” by Justin Bieber and “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar, so you won’t have to worry about not having any jams to dance to. Not only is it a good workout but it will leave you smiling and in a better mood after a gameplay session. It also features a ton of difficulty settings, so anyone can enjoy even if you have two left feet.
Dance Central VR is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Echo VR
Echo VR is comprised of two different titles in Echo Arena and Echo Combat, with Arena being free to all Oculus owners. The Ready at Dawn-developed game is the best competitive title on the system and those that dig Arena will want to purchase Combat for $9.99. No matter what mode you play, you’ll find yourself testing your skills as part of a team. Combat has players shooting opponents in a three-on-three battle, while Arena is a melee-focused esports mode that has players gliding around in zero gravity as they attempt to score goals. Matches wind up getting quite intense and this provides a healthy dose of multiplayer fun.
Echo VR was awarded our Best VR Competitive Fitness Game of the Year in 2018. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $9.99.
Hot Squat 1 & 2
The bulk of the best Oculus Rift fitness games target arms specifically, so Hot Squat delivers a good shake-up in the form of an incredible leg workout. Since you never want to skip leg day, you should download this free title. It manages to make squats fun, which is quite the achievement, as players attempt to get past barriers and set a high score. Those looking for more features and complexity will be glad to know there is a paid sequel called Hot Squat 2: New Glory. Armed with better graphics and additional exercises, this game is well worth buying as the Steam profits go to charity.
Hot Squat and its sequel have a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. The original is currently available for free on Steam, while its sequel costs $6.99.
Path of the Warrior
Twisted Pixel’s recently released beat ’em up is a great tribute to the genre and classic games like Double Dragon and Streets of Rage. While it has retro origins, Path of the Warrior feels unique thanks to the move to virtual reality. Players are constantly moving around since enemies arrive from every angle and it provides quite the arm workout as you punch foes’ lights out. It has quickly become an exercise mainstay for Oculus owners.
Path of the Warrior is available now on the Oculus Store for $19.99.
Pistol Whip
Ever since it released last year, Pistol Whip has become a must-own VR fitness game. This rhythm shooter is a true power fantasy as the action feels straight out of action flicks like John Wick. Players are supposed to shoot to the beat of the music, although they can break out of the rhythm, while dodging bullets as well. It’s an intense experience that has plenty of style and is just a joy to play.
Pistol Whip has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It’s currently available on the Oculus Store for $24.99 and won our Best New VR Fitness Game of the Year and Best Action VR Fitness Game of the Year in 2019.
PowerBeats VR
Yet another great VR rhythm game is PowerBeats VR. This one focuses on players using their hands to punch objects flying at them while also squatting to avoid barriers. It’s an always active workout that use all of your body. It has been specifically designed for fitness as it has a calorie tracker and a level editor for custom courses.
PowerBeats VR has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is currently available on Steam for $19.99.
Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR
Those looking for a less intense arm workout will want to pick up Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR. The table tennis simulation has some incredible physics and will have players burning calories while they test their skills against the game’s 16 opponents. Every robot players go up against have their own style, and you can even take the action online.
Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR has been given a fitness rating comparable to using an elliptical by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise, and costs $19.99. It is currently available on the Oculus Store for $19.99.
Racket Nx
Racket Nx is one of the most unique experiences as the virtual sport blends Breakout with racquetball. Players are tasked with destroying a series of targets with a ball, which can also be pulled back into your hand with a tractor beam. It winds up being a lot of fun no matter if you’re playing online or learning the ropes solo.
Racket Nx has a fitness rating comparable to using an elliptical by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won our Best VR Sports SIM Fitness Game of the Year in 2018 and is currently available on the Oculus Store for $19.99.
Soundboxing
Soundboxing is awesome because it allows players to create their own soundtrack by using YouTube videos. The punching-based rhythm game allows players to get in a workout while listening to their favorite songs, which is always appreciated. It also is a fully featured title with leaderboards, so competitive players will have a reason to keep coming back.
Soundboxing has been given a fitness rating comparable to tennis by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It is available now on Steam for $15.99.
Sports Scramble
Another exclusive that is one of the best Oculus Rift fitness games, Sports Scramble is an over-the-top sports mash-up that has players competing in beloved sports with less than optimal equipment. You’ll get to enjoy ridiculous scenarios such as playing tennis with a golf club and will be laughing as you try to hit homers with a hockey stick instead of a bat. The online support helps differentiate it from the crowd as players can face off against their friends. It’s definitely a less intense workout than many games on this list, so this is a great warm-up or cool down exercise.
Sports Scramble is available now on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Sprint Vector
While the name might make you think it is a leg workout, Sprint Vector actually has players moving their arms to run fast. As such, it winds up being a great arm workout as players attempt to set a fast time in the wild obstacle courses they take on. Levels can get quite complex and it is a lot of fun trying to better your time. It’s one of the best multiplayer fitness VR games and offers a ton of replayability because of it.
Sprint Vector has been given a fitness rating comparable to an elliptical by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won our Best VR Arm Workout Game of the Year in 2017 and is currently available on the Oculus Store for $29.99.
Superhot VR
Superhot VR wasn’t designed with fitness in mind, but it is actually one of the best low impact workouts. The shooter has players using their entire body and revolves around the gimmick of enemies only moving when the player does. Thanks to some great level design and enemy placement, each stage is a fun puzzle that the player has to solve. The innovative shooter will have you fully using your environment and is a great warm up.
Superhot VR has a fitness rating comparable to walking by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won our Best VR Shooting Fitness Game of the Year in 2017 and is currently available on the Oculus Store for $24.99.
The Thrill of the Fight
The Thrill of the Fight is one of the best Oculus Rift fitness games and the standard that all VR boxing games are compared to. It provides the most realistic simulation of the sweet science rather than arcade fun. Learning how to jab and use boxing technique is key to succeeding and it’s a great look at the dedication the sport takes. This workout will help you learn some skills and is a great time as well.
The Thrill of the Fight has been given a fitness rating comparable to rowing by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise. It won our Best VR Sport SIM Fitness Game of the Year in 2017 and our Best Boxing VR Fitness Game of the Year in 2019. It’s currently available on the Oculus Store for $9.99.
That does it for VR Fitness Insider’s list of the top 20 Oculus Rift fitness games 2020. With these great titles, you’ll begin to better yourself and stay in great shape in no time.
