Razer, co-founders of Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) announced 15 new games slated for release into the OSVR ecosystem. The titles were chosen from among several hundred proposals submitted by applicants seeking consideration from the recently announced OSVR Developer Fund. The fund is a content accelerator program that avails $5 million dollars to the developer community to promote universally accessible VR content. The fund supports games like CDF Starfighter, PolyRunner and more, to get them compatible with all VR hardware in the OSVR ecosystem.
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“The large number of submissions for our OSVR Developer Fund are a great indicator of how important an open ecosystem is to VR developers,” says Christopher Mitchell, OSVR Lead, Razer. “We look forward to even more incredible innovations, inspired by the early-stage success we are fostering now.”
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A second, larger batch of titles is currently in the process of being greenlit for announcement end of Q3.
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New confirmed titles:
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These following titles will join a library of games already available on the platform such as Elite: Dangerous and Project CARS through SteamVR support. There is also support for non-gaming content like WebVR and various media players.
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Limb
Take command from the bridge of a capital ship to conquer and secure systems and advanced technology for your faction.
Developer: Interdiction Studios
URL: https://www.patreon.com/InterdictionStudios
Available Q4, 2017
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Abduction
You wake in the night and find you’re not alone. Make it through your apartment and survive the ABDUCTION.
Developer: Red Iron Labs
URL: http://www.redironlabs.com/Abduction
Available on October 31st, 2016
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PolyRunner
PolyRunner VR is an addictive, high-quality experience that tests your skills against an other-worldly, ever-changing landscape.
Developer: Lucid Sight
URL: www.lucidsight.com
Availability, TBA
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RC Soccer VR
High-speed R/C cars soccer experience features Desktop and Mobile VR Cross-Play. Global VR Challenge 2016 semi-finalist.
Developer: Beatshapers
Available Q4, 2016
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StarDrone VR
StarDrone VR is a furious blend of high-speed physics and pinball action, with strategic elements of break-out and object collection.
Developer: Beatshapers
Available Q4, 2016
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Theme Park Studio
Theme Park Studio is a powerful suite of tools that allows players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks.
Developer: Pantera Game Studio
Availability, TBA
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Alice VR
Inspired by adventures of Alice in Wonderland, ALICE VR is a sci-fi exploration game with a deep plot and puzzles showing the power of VR technology.
Developer: Carbon Studios
URL: http://alice-vr.com/
Available October, 2016
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Infinite
Infinite is an exploration game focusing on Riley, searching for a way home after crashing on a foreign planet
Developer: Project: Gateway VR Studios GmbH
URL: http://project-gateway.de/infinite/
Availability, TBA
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The Hum: Abductions
The Hum: Abductions is a first person horror game inspired by the alien abductions folklore, with strong story, realistic graphics and VR support.
Developer: Totwise Studios
URL: http://thehumuniverse.com/the-hum-abductions/
Availability, TBA
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Redout
Redout is a futuristic arcade racing game, tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD.
Developer: 34BigThings
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLVNDQfmCo
Available September, 2016
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The Brookhaven Experiment
Fend of waves of unearthly monsters in this Survival Horror shooter, called one of the ‘best in VR’ by HTC and Valve.
Developer: Phosphor Games
URL: http://phosphorgames.com/blog/games/the-brookhaven-experiment/
Available Q4, 2016
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A-10 VR
A-10 VR combines stunning graphics with simplistic gameplay to introduce players of all ages and skill to the possibilities of virtual reality.
Developer: Futuretown
URL: http://futuretown.io/portfolio/a-10-vr/
Available Q4, 2016
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Descent: Underground
Blast enemies deep inside asteroids and space stations in this zero-g, first-person, vehicular shooter- the world’s most intense VR experience!
Developer: Descendent Studios
URL: www.descentunderground.com
Available Now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/360950/
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Radial-G : Racing Revolved
Climb into the cockpit of a futuristic race craft and tear up the anti-gravity track.
Developer: Tammeka Games
Available Now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/330770/
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CDF Starfighter
Mad About Games Studios Ltd. is a small and passionate UK indie developer. With a focus on Sci-fi and VR games and content we working to make CDF Starfighter one of the best VR space combat simulators of our time.
Developer: Mad About Games Studios Ltd.
URL: www.magstudios.co.ukj
Available September, 2016
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For all available and upcoming OSVR experiences visit: http://www.osvr.org/featured.html
Content developers interested in getting funded? Visit: http://www.osvr.org/fund.html
The beta version of the HDK Windows Installer is also available to get HDK owners into games easier: http://www.osvr.org/getting-started.html
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