Sony has rolled out its annual list highlighting the most downloaded games across its PlayStation platforms for 2024, and while there hasn’t been a massive shake-up, the results weren’t too shocking.
With PSVR 2 nearing its two-year mark, some critics have argued that Sony’s PS5-compatible VR headset hasn’t received the attention it deserves since its debut in February 2023. The main contention being the absence of exclusive titles and the robust developer backing that the original PSVR enjoyed. However, die-hard fans of the headset beg to differ.
There’s no denying the capabilities of PSVR 2. It lets developers go all out on graphics and resolution, outshining even Meta’s Quest 3. Plus, it got a wired adapter release from Sony last June that enables playing PC VR games. Nonetheless, when it comes to what games players are actually grabbing from the PlayStation Store, the numbers tell the real story.
Take a look at the updated chart below, complete with original release dates:
### PSVR 2 Top Downloads 2024
\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{US/Canada} & \text{EU} \\
\hline
Beat Saber (2018) & Beat Saber (2018) \\
Among Us VR (2022) & Pavlov (2023) \\
Pavlov (2023) & Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023) \\
Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023) & Among Us VR (2022) \\
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023) & Horizon Call of the Mountain (2023) \\
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) & Job Simulator (2016) \\
Swordsman VR (2020) & Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023) \\
Metro Awakening (2024) & Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) \\
Legendary Tales (2024) & Swordsman VR (2020) \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]
It’s no surprise that the wildly addictive Beat Saber (2018) dominated the charts in both North America and Europe. It’s often one of the first recommendations for newcomers to VR worlds.
Metro Awakening by Vertigo Games was among the few new releases of 2024 to crack the list. It’s understandable, considering it was launched in November 2024, giving it a short window to climb the ranks. Similarly, Legendary Tales from Urban Wolf Games, which received its 1.0 release across major VR platforms in February after a long run on Steam Early Access, also made its mark.
Putting it into context, Vertigo Games’ Arizona Sunshine 2 (2023) got a late December 2023 release, barely leaving it any time to make it into the top downloads list for that year.
That said, there are plenty of familiar titles still going strong. Here’s a glance back at the top PSVR 2 downloads for 2023, when the headset was just getting its start after its February launch:
\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{US/Canada} & \text{EU} \\
\hline
Pavlov & Pavlov \\
Beat Saber & Kayak VR: Mirage \\
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge & Beat Saber \\
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR & Horizon Call of the Mountain \\
Horizon Call of the Mountain & The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution \\
Job Simulator & Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge \\
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution & Job Simulator \\
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR & Moss: Book II \\
Swordsman VR & Swordsman VR \\
Pistol Whip & \\
\hline
\end{array}
\]
All in all, while there have been whispers of neglect, PSVR 2 continues to hold its ground with a steady lineup of popular games drawing players in.
