Sony has just unveiled its much-anticipated roundup of the most-downloaded games on PlayStation platforms for 2024. Though the landscape hasn’t shifted dramatically since the PSVR 2’s debut year, the results shouldn’t catch anyone off guard.
Now entering its second year on the market, the PSVR 2 has faced some criticism for its perceived lack of exclusive titles and the strong developer support its predecessor enjoyed. However, dedicated fans of this innovative PS5-connected VR headset would beg to differ.
PSVR 2 certainly holds its own. It’s a robust piece of technology, capable of pushing render resolutions and visual intricacies that even top Meta’s Quest 3. Plus, with Sony’s launch of a wired adapter last June, it’s become a handy way to enjoy PC VR games. Still, as always, the PlayStation Store download charts tell the real story of user engagement.
Here’s a look at the modified chart showcasing top downloads along with their initial release dates:
### PSVR 2 Top Downloads 2024
| US/Canada | EU |
| — | — |
| 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) |
| Job Simulator (2016) | Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition (2023) |
| Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) | Job Simulator (2016) |
| Swordsman VR (2020) | Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition (2019) |
| Metro Awakening (2024) | |
| Legendary Tales (2024) | Swordsman VR (2020) |
Dominating the download scene on both sides of the Atlantic is the ever-favorite Beat Saber, which continues to be among the first picks for VR newcomers despite its 2018 release date. Interestingly, from the 2024 line-up, only a couple of fresh releases broke into the chart. These include Vertigo Games’ Metro Awakening, released in November, and Legendary Tales by Urban Wolf Games, which finally hit version 1.0 in February 2024, after its prolonged Early Access stint.
It’s crucial to remember context here. Take Arizona Sunshine 2, for example. This zombie shooter follow-up by Vertigo Games made its debut in December 2023, giving it little more than a month to ascend the rankings for that year.
Familiar faces abound in the list, and for those interested, here’s a quick glance at the 2023 top downloads when the PSVR 2 was in its debut year:
### PSVR 2 Top Downloads 2023
| US/Canada | EU |
| — | — |
| Pavlov | Pavlov |
| Beat Saber | |
| Kayak VR: Mirage | Beat Saber |
| Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge | |
| The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR | |
| 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 | Horizon Call of the Mountain |
| Swordsman VR | Moss: Book II |
| Pistol Whip | Swordsman VR |
Analyzing these lists reveals how certain VR experiences consistently capture players’ attention, year after year, making them enduring favorites on Sony’s VR platform.
