Vertigo Remastered similar games & best alternatives

Vertigo Remastered

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus VR • 2020

Should you play it?

An immersive story-driven shooter incorporating the cutting edge of VR gameplay, Vertigo Remastered is a complete overhaul and occasional reimagining of the 2016 original.

What works
  • Immersive vr experience
  • Polished combat and boss fights
  • Engaging puzzles and exploration
  • Sandbox mode and level editor
  • Strong community support and updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign length
  • Some minor bugs reported
  • Limited story depth
  • Weapon balance issues early to late game
  • Some pacing and movement complaints

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Vertigo 2

  • Aragami 2

  • Serious Sam Double D XXL

  • Vigil: The Longest Night

  • Sundered®: Eldritch Edition

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • Star Fetchers

  • Devil Slayer - Raksasi

  • Songbringer
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Songbringer

  • Rum & Gun

  • Turbo Kid
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    Vertigo 2
  • Fantasy

    Black Mesa
  • Autonomy

    Tormented Souls 2

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Vertigo Remastered: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have control over exploration, puzzle solving, combat approach, and weapon upgrades, with some freedom in movement and decision-making."

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    "Players have freedom to explore, solve puzzles, choose combat approaches, and use various weapons with upgrades, reflecting high control over actions."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers skill-based combat, boss fights, puzzles, and progression systems that challenge players and provide feedback on performance."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on single-player experience with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and strategy."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many players mention replaying the game, engaging with side content, and wanting sequels, indicating strong attachment and habitual play."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Some cooperative multiplayer modes exist, but the primary experience is single-player focused."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "Interactions emphasize shared combat and cooperative play rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Immersive sci-fi story and VR experience provide strong escape from real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players express intrinsic motivation and excitement to play; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Games encourage discovery of new areas, secrets, and story elements through exploration."

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  • Expression

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    "Customization through skins and cosmetic items supports player self-expression."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy elements with sci-fi narrative, alien worlds, and imaginative creatures creating an immersive fictional experience."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Some community engagement through multiplayer and modding, but primarily a solo experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn combat mechanics, enemy patterns, and puzzle solutions; skill development emphasized."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary VR gameplay with some motion sickness reported; no physical activity focus."

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  • Idle

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Value

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid enemy attacks and manage hazards to progress, reflecting survival elements."

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