VR game downloads on Android are on pace for a record-breaking year of growth according to SplitMetrics.
In the first half of 2024, the top 28 VR games on Android devices gained an estimated 5.5 million new downloads — a 40% increase year-on-year. At this rate, that number is projected to reach 11 million by the end of the year, surpassing both 2022 (10 million) and 2023’s (8 million) download totals.
“Much of the hype around the VR sector has dissipated, which may lead you to believe that the sector is stagnating. However, that is far from the case. The VR gaming sector is quietly growing at a very impressive rate and looks set to post a record-breaking year for user growth,” said Thomas Kriebernegg, general manager at SplitMetrics.
“It’s important to note that we are still in the early stages of VR and XR technology adoption. As the industry develops and more companies invest, we’ll be seeing more game developers experimenting with VR. That’s why this is a crucial time for developers to refine their games’ user experience, while marketers identify and attract those early adopters.”
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Top 10 VR games on Android
Using data from its App Radar platform, SplitMetrics identified the top VR games based on Android downloads. The firm estimates their list captures roughly 90% of the market on the Android platform.
| Estimated VR game downloads on Google Play | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Release Year | Lifetime | H1 2024* | Q1 2024 |
| Rec Room – Play with friends! | 2021 | 32M | 2.7M | 1.5M |
