If you're a VR gamer who loves shooters but hates dropping $40 to $70 on every title, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re playing on Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, or SteamVR, this list is packed with affordable VR FPS games that deliver serious action—without draining your wallet.
We’ve tested and shortlisted five must-play VR FPS games, all priced under $20—and three of them are completely free. From tactical room-clearing to chaotic toy soldier battles, this list proves you don’t need to spend big to have a blast in VR.
🔥 5. Fire Zone — FREE
Platform: Meta Quest (App Lab)
Multiplayer: Yes (up to 16 players + bots)
If you’ve ever wanted Battlefield in VR, Fire Zone comes pretty close—and it’s 100% free. This large-scale multiplayer FPS lets you jump into 16-player matches packed with vehicles, AI bots, helicopters, tanks, and classic FPS game modes like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.
It’s got arcade-style physics, fun gunplay, and chaos galore. It’s not the most polished title graphically, but what it lacks in textures it makes up for in sheer fun and replayability. The best part? No microtransactions, no pay-to-win—just a solid, free FPS for your Quest headset.
🎯 4. Plastic Battlegrounds — $9.99
Platform: SteamVR
Multiplayer: Sandbox + battle simulation
Plastic Battlegrounds is what happens when you mix Toy Story with Call of Duty. You control toy soldiers in vibrant, fully customizable sandbox environments where you can build levels, spawn armies, and jump into the action yourself. It’s silly, explosive fun—and surprisingly strategic.
At just $9.99, it offers great value, especially for creators and casual players who want something unique. The game recently entered Early Access on Steam and has earned very positive reviews for its nostalgic appeal and creative freedom.
If you were ever the kid setting up toy soldier battles across your room, this one’s for you.
🎯 3. Tactical Assault VR — $17.99
Platform: SteamVR (Meta via sideloading)
Multiplayer: Solo + up to 8-player co-op
This one is for the serious operators. Tactical Assault VR is a realistic CQB (close-quarters battle) simulator that puts you in the boots of a SWAT-style operative. You’ll breach doors, toss flashbangs, and clear rooms with surgical precision.
The mechanics are tight. Guns feel great to shoot. Reloading is immersive and realistic. Whether you’re playing solo or in a team of up to eight players, this game rewards communication and coordination. At $17.99, it competes with much more expensive VR titles.
If you want a no-nonsense tactical shooter that feels like a training sim, Tactical Assault VR belongs in your library.
🎯 2. Zero Caliber 2: Shooting Range — FREE
Platform: Meta Quest (App Lab)
Multiplayer: No, single-player range
This free download lets you experience the weapon mechanics and customizations from the upcoming Zero Caliber 2 campaign—for free. It’s essentially a shooting range, but with full access to a wide variety of realistic rifles, optics, grips, and accessories.
You can practice reloading, switching attachments, testing recoil patterns, and dialing in your aim with different sight types. It’s polished, satisfying, and a great preview of the full game.
If you love tinkering with weapons or need a chill space to warm up before a competitive match, this is a must-download.
🧠1. Starvault VR — FREE
Platform: Meta Quest (App Lab)
Multiplayer: Yes (5v5 MOBA-style)
And finally, at number one we’ve got Starvault VR, a bold, fresh take on the VR FPS genre. It’s a 5v5 hero shooter with MOBA elements—think Overwatch meets Valorant, but in VR.
You pick from a selection of unique heroes, each with their own special abilities, movement styles, and weapons, then battle across tactical arenas with your team. There are no microtransactions, no pay-to-win nonsense—just skill-based gameplay and smart hero synergy.
It’s still in open beta, so expect balance tweaks and updates, but the core gameplay already feels fun, polished, and rewarding. For a free game, it punches way above its weight.
🧨 Final Thoughts: Budget Shooters, Big Impact
Each of these five games proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to experience top-tier FPS action in virtual reality. Whether you’re into military realism, creative sandbox chaos, or fast-paced arena battles, there’s a budget-friendly VR shooter on this list for you.
To recap:
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Fire Zone – Free large-scale shooter with vehicles
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Plastic Battlegrounds – Toy soldier sandbox at $9.99
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Tactical Assault VR – CQB tactics and co-op for $17.99
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Zero Caliber 2: Shooting Range – Weapon sim experience, free
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Starvault VR – Competitive 5v5 hero shooter, also free
So grab your headset, rally your squad, and try these out. And if you're part of the Redrum Shooting Club community, drop into our Discord and let us know which of these games you'd squad up for. Stay frosty!