Along Together

Here's a really good indie puzzle VR game. It's focused on guiding a kid through environmental puzzles. They start out extremely basic, only amounting to going through the motions. But there are some very clever puzzle designs that I really enjoyed. Motion controllers are required, but interactions with puzzle elements are mostly "point & click", with some slight gesturing. Other than high-fiveing the kid, there are no real physical interactions. That suits this game's perspective, actually. The camera moves automatically, so that's going to take some "VR legs" to not feel motion sickness. Movement is very gentle and I think most people will get used to it quickly. Along Together is coming up on six years old, but it doesn't feel outdated to me. In fact, the simple and clean visuals let me try the Oculus Quest II's 120 Hz mode without any performance hiccups. This is just a relaxed and smooth game to play. I completed it and went back for all the achievements in one Saturday evening. Great little VR puzzle game.

Very nice little adventure. Puzzles simple but enjoyable. Couple of bugs meant I had to restart 2 levels to get the dog to flick a switch. The collectibles are actually quite nostalgic and interactable on the level select screen so a bit more rewarding than usual pointless extras. It's a short nice little game.

Played on Meta Quest – about 3 hours. This game made me feel like some kind of VR god helping a child through the world. A bit like being a parent… just without bedtime routines, packed lunches, and daycare drop-offs. The puzzles start very simple but gradually become more challenging. The difficulty curve is quite good, so you feel clever without needing to Google solutions after 10 minutes. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing, almost a little therapeutic. The only thing I missed was that the game could have used VR even more. Some of the movement is automated, so at times it feels more like controlling a diorama than being fully inside the world. Overall though: a short, charming, and relaxing VR game. [b]Bonus:[/b] You get the feeling of being an all-powerful helper. [b]Downside:[/b] No NPC ever says “thanks for the help, god.”

One of the best combinations of platform games and light puzzle games, requiring character control and interaction with the environment in the form of a god-like presence. The game is quite short, but the achievements are interesting enough to make it worth spending a little more time on. I played on Meta Quest 3 via Virtual Desktop.

This game is cute. The graphics are simple and everything runs smooth and looks superb, even the camera has nice sweeping motions as you follow your kid around. The basic game play is you point to move your kid around the map, and they interact with objects, while you move the larger world intractable around. Early on this amounts to moving a log left and right, or spinning it to create a platform for your kid to walk across. Just be aware that if you're new to VR, the camera does moves by itself so you may prefer to play seated until you've got your 'VR legs'. I didn't have any issue standing while playing, but it will leave you unsteady on your feet if you're not used to it. Perfect game if you're into logical puzzles, they're not overly hard so would cater to adults and children alike. Definitely one to pickup if you see it on sale.

Fun game! I want to reunite the kid with the dog!! This is puzzle a game, where you will to interact with the world to clear the path for your character friend. I recommend not playing too many levels in a row, and to take breaks once in a while, for the best experience. This way, you will always come back to the game with a fresh perspective. I also recommend playing this sitting down. The camera will move a bit when the character walks about, and it made me a bit dizzy at first, when I was standing. But sitting down on a chair, this is not an issue.