Yes — VRChat is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is VRChat Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested VRChat and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play VRChat on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of VRChat. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does VRChat have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists VRChat with online co-op.

Does VRChat have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists VRChat with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is VRChat on PC Game Pass?

No — VRChat is not on PC Game Pass right now.

VRChat

Name: VRChat
Brand: VRChat Inc.
Availability: InStock

VRChat Inc. · February 1, 2017 · VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Anime, Memes

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

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Mostly Positive75% · 269,34734,557playing now

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VRChat price

VRChat 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 VRChat

✦ AI summary

Jump into a social VR platform where you can explore hundreds of thousands of user-created worlds, from dogfighting arenas to haunted mansions, while chatting with players worldwide in endlessly customizable avatars. Build your own worlds and avatars with powerful creation tools, or simply find your community in everything from casual card games and concerts to competitive shooters and themed hangouts.

Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

VRChat — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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VRChat in the rankings

VRChat — questions & answers

Is VRChat free?: Yes — VRChat is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.
Is VRChat Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested VRChat and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play VRChat on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of VRChat. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does VRChat have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists VRChat with online co-op.
Does VRChat have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists VRChat with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is VRChat on PC Game Pass?: No — VRChat is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Players praise the core concept of a social virtual reality experience and note some individual activities like fishing can be enjoyable, but overwhelmingly criticize the community as toxic and unsafe with inadequate moderation and age verification, leading many to warn others away from the game entirely.

Not recommended Oct 2, 2026

This game shouldn't be for everyone, as i mean, this game shouldn't be used for minor's in the first place. the amount of pdf's that has been caughted everyday, is horriendous, this game is lovely, IF there was ONLY adults in this game.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

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Recommended Oct 2, 2026

fun game to troll

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

I love it

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

Peak :3

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

amazing

Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

Community Announcements · Tupper Jun 24, 2026

Update: Age Assurance, Content Gating, and Safety Improvements in VRChat

This post is a copy of our blog post, available on our website here. You can also view the video version of this post on YouTube: As always, we've been getting a lot of questions about Age Verification and Content Gating, and the answers floating around right now are all over the place. The last tim...

Community Announcements · Flare Jun 22, 2026

Release 2026.2.3 is now Live!

Desktop Third-Person view is now available for free alongside updates to the Companion system.

Community Announcements · Flare Jun 5, 2026

Shop Update: Beat the Heat! Available until Aug 7!

Limited summer shop update and VRC+ monthly drop now available.

Community Announcements · Flare Jun 2, 2026

Earn Rewards while Gifting VRC+ for Pride 2026!

VRChat launches Pride Campaign with $100,000 donation to Trans Lifeline and in-game rewards for gifting VRC+ throughout June.

Community Announcements · Flare Jun 1, 2026

Joining VRChat for the First Time? Welcome!

VRChat is now available across Meta Quest, PC Steam, iOS, Android, Viveport, and Pico platforms.

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