Sony Unveils 2024’s Top Downloaded PSVR 2 Games

Sony recently wrapped up the year with a recap of the most popular downloads across its PlayStation platforms for 2024. It’s no shocking revelation that, while there haven’t been significant changes since the PSVR 2’s debut, the results are pretty much what we expected.

Having been on the market for almost two years now, the PSVR 2 has faced its share of criticism. Some argue it hasn’t received the attention it deserves since its launch in February 2023, partly due to the scarcity of exclusive titles and the robust developer engagement that the original PSVR enjoyed. However, the headset still has a dedicated fan base that would beg to differ.

There’s no denying PSVR 2’s potential. It’s a powerful piece of technology that can deliver higher visual fidelity compared to Meta’s Quest 3. Plus, with Sony introducing a wired adapter last June, users can now enjoy a range of PC VR games on it. Yet, if you take a look at what’s being downloaded from the PlayStation Store, the evidence speaks for itself.

Let’s take a look at the modified chart we’ve created, which includes the original release dates:

### PSVR 2 Top Downloads 2024

| US/Canada | EU |
|———–|—-|
| Beat Saber (2018) | Beat Saber (2018) |
| Among Us VR (2022) | Pavlov (2023) |
| Pavlov (2023) | Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023) |
| Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023) | Among Us VR (2022) |
| Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023) | Horizon Call of the Mountain (2023) |
| Job Simulator (2016) | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023) |
| Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) | Job Simulator (2016) |
| Swordsman VR (2020) | Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) |
| Metro Awakening (2024) | Legendary Tales (2024) |
| Legendary Tales (2024) | Swordsman VR (2020) |

The classic rhythm game, Beat Saber, has maintained its position at the top in both North America and Europe. This isn’t a detriment to the platform at all—it’s simply a must-try for anyone new to VR gaming.

Of the titles released in 2024, only a couple managed to break into the top downloads. Vertigo Games’ Metro Awakening made a late entrance in November, while Urban Wolf Games’ Legendary Tales, which exited Early Access in February, also made its mark.

That being said, Arizona Sunshine 2, released by Vertigo Games in December 2023, had to race against time to make the chart, competing in just a short span before the year wrapped up.

Familiar titles continue to dominate, resembling the 2023 top download list when PSVR 2 was enjoying its first full year on the market:

### Top PSVR 2 Downloads 2023

| US/Canada | EU |
|———–|—-|
| Pavlov | Pavlov |
| Beat Saber | Beat Saber |
| Kayak VR: Mirage | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge |
| Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge | The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR |
| Horizon Call of the Mountain | The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution |
| Job Simulator | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge |
| The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution | Job Simulator |
| The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR | Horizon Call of the Mountain |
| Swordsman VR | Moss: Book II |
| Pistol Whip | Swordsman VR |

These lists show that while there’s been some movement, beloved games and established hits remain the mainstays on the PSVR 2 platform. It’s clear the community continues to embrace both the old favorites and new entries with a discerning eye for quality experiences.