Contractors

Contractors is a tactical multiplayer military shooter from Caveman Studio that has built itself a position as Onward's main rival on Meta Quest and has grown over the years into one of the most extensive titles in the genre. The game offers a wide range of modes, from classic team firefights through rescue operations to large battle royale maps for dozens of players, setting it apart from more narrowly focused rivals built around just one style of play. Players can select and customize their loadout, move across expansive maps, and cooperate in teams, with the game trying to combine realism with a more accessible pace than purely simulation-focused titles.

Technically, Contractors is among the games with regular, long-term support - the developers have gradually added new maps, weapons, vehicles, and game modes, thanks to which the title maintains an active player base years after release. The graphics are functional and adapted to the headset's performance, with the emphasis placed above all on smoothness and a stable frame rate during hectic multiplayer battles on large maps. The sound design aids spatial orientation, which for a tactical shooter with no minimap is key to survival.

The game has earned a good reputation as a more accessible alternative to Onward, appealing to players looking for more varied game modes and a faster pace without losing tactical depth. Regular seasonal updates and growing content have made it one of the mainstays of the multiplayer rankings on Quest, and demonstrate how competition in the tactical VR shooter genre pushes the whole genre toward greater variety. The battle royale mode, with a large number of players on a single map, has also drawn in an audience that would otherwise not seek out purely simulation-focused shooters, expanding the overall player base for this type of game.

Why play it: For players wanting a tactical shooter with a faster pace and more varied modes than Onward, including a battle royale mode that has drawn in a wider audience beyond simulation shooters.