Beat Saber

Beat Saber is a rhythm game in which the player uses two glowing sabers to slice colored cubes flying in time with the music, with each cube needing to be cut in the correct direction, and sometimes the player must also dodge obstacles or duck under an obstacle bar. The principle is simple and intuitive, yet it offers plenty of room for improvement – from slow songs for beginners to extremely fast maps that demand quick reflexes and precise coordination of both hands, so the game works as both fun and a form of physical training.

The game stands out with its purely stylized neon graphics, which don't tax the hardware and run smoothly even on weaker configurations, making it one of the most accessible VR titles on the market for owners of smaller gaming PCs. The original soundtrack combines electronic music and synthpop, and was later expanded with dozens of paid and community song packs, including collaborations with major music artists and popular film and game brands. The game's physical demands are a frequent argument for VR as a form of exercise, and many players use it directly as an alternative to classic cardio workouts.

Reception of the game has been exceptionally positive from the start, and Beat Saber quickly became one of the best-selling VR titles ever, often serving as the first VR demo for a new user. Thanks to its easy modifiability, a large community emerged creating custom maps for thousands of songs, giving the game practically endless lifespan. Today, Beat Saber is synonymous with VR fitness and fun at the same time, and remains one of the most-played titles on platforms like SteamVR even years after release. Gradually added difficulties and modes like One Saber or No Arrows also give the game an extra dimension for players who have already mastered the basic difficulty levels and want to keep refining their technique.

Why play it: For anyone looking for a first VR demo or wanting fitness fun with practically endless lifespan thanks to thousands of community maps.