Banter

Banter

SideQuest Ltd · September 15, 2023 · Casual, Simulation, Life Sim, Sandbox, Choose Your Own Adventure

Banter is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Banter price

Banter is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About Banter

Physics-fueled games with friends

Hello there. I assume you’re here to learn more about Banter. It does say ‘About this game’ up there, doesn’t it? Well, SideQuest (do you know them? Great bunch) made a Social VR game. With excellent physics in it. Go ahead and scroll down to see what else you’ll find in Banter. I promise it’s interesting. The best physics in Social VRHarness cutting-edge FlexaPhysics ™️ (made with ❤️ by Nimso) and bend gravity to your will. Or get rid of it entirely. Who needs gravity, anyway?Be who you want to beFully customize your Ready Player Me legs (with avatar) or import your creations from Blender to own your look. You look stunning, by the way.Banter’s better togetherMeet friends and make new ones at Banter’s regular hangouts, meetups, movie nights, karaoke-thons, and more. It’s called Social VR for a reason. Get your game on—and push that tushFrom Ski Jump to Tush Push, challenge your pals on the Banter leaderboards. Can you become the number one number two?Share in the adventurePortal across the Banter-verse, explore thousands of community-created worlds, and survive the Banter Backrooms if you dare…
Slam your body down and wind it all aroundOr don’t… Either way, you’ve got options for motion-tracking.
If you build it, they will come…
Build worlds, make games, host events, and share it all with the Banter community. Go on. Flap your wings like a social butterfly. Join the BanterBanter is free to play—and always will be. Welcome to our worlds.

Banter — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass
Not included
More games like this:Crossplay games

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended May 7, 2026
Fully against AI. The people here use AI. ♥♥♥♥ AI.
7 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 22, 2026
f you enjoy social VR but want something more playful and less serious, BanterVR is a solid pick Easy to get into, hard to stop laughing. BanterVR nails the ‘fun with friends’ experience
4 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 25, 2026
BanterVR is not just another virtual reality platform — it is a fully realized digital universe that redefines what social interaction, creativity, and immersion can mean in VR. From the moment you step into BanterVR, it becomes clear that this is not a simple game or a temporary trend, but a deeply crafted ecosystem built for exploration, connection, and expression. What immediately stands out is the sense of presence. Many VR platforms try to simulate social interaction, but BanterVR succeeds in making it feel natural and alive. The way avatars move, interact, and exist in shared spaces creates a feeling that is surprisingly close to real-life social dynamics. Conversations don’t feel forced or artificial; they feel spontaneous, genuine, and meaningful. Whether you’re meeting strangers from across the world or spending time with close friends, BanterVR creates an atmosphere where interactions feel authentic rather than transactional. The worlds in BanterVR are another major highlight. Each environment feels thoughtfully designed, with its own mood, aesthetic, and purpose. Some worlds feel cozy and intimate, perfect for relaxed conversations, while others are expansive, futurist…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 23, 2026
I genuinely enjoyed this game a lot. I’ve been playing it together with my friends and it’s been a really fun experience for all of us. What I like most is how the game manages to be simple but still engaging — it never feels boring. Every time we play, we end up laughing, talking, and just having a good time, which is honestly what makes a game truly special. You can tell effort and passion were put into making this, and that really shows while playing. It’s the kind of game you come back to not just for the gameplay, but for the memories you create with the people you play it with. Great job to everyone involved
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Oct 15, 2026
as of me writing this review, the game simply just does not work anymore, its not playable anymore. honestly one of the worst social vr games ive played and its barely a game at best, i played this on and off every now and then from 2024-2026, also the hard lean into ai art everywhere where it can be used is really discouraging for any people that would want to legitimately be creative on this platform. It's also just generally a bad game, there was barely anything to do,
Recommended Jan 24, 2026
I'm down for it, I'll update accordingly;

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