There are many ways to release stress and pent-up emotions, and boxing is one underrated way. Boxing not only helps to improve physical fitness but is also a self-defense skill. However, in real life, throwing punches can lead to injuring others, but with VR, we can safely experience the thrill of boxing in a virtual world.
We have collected 8 VR boxing games for you to consider.
The Thrill of the Fight
Platform: Meta Quest, Steam
Supported devices: Quest 1&2, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
If you are looking for a realistic boxing simulator, this game is your best choice. In a virtual sports arena, you must fight against 9 AI opponents of increasing difficulty to earn the title “Ring King.” This game is one of the few that provides a face-to-face boxing experience in VR. It’s even used as a training tool by professional boxers to improve their real-life boxing skills. For beginners, it can also be a great aerobic exercise.
CREED RISE TO GLORY
Platform: Meta Quest, Steam, PSVR
Supported devices: Quest 1&2, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
In this game, you play as Adonis Creed, and you must fight your way to the top. Compared to “The Thrill of the Fight,” this game emphasizes “growth,” with skills accumulated from each match and more responsive reactions. Inspired by the 2015 sports drama film of the same name, the game also accurately replicates boxing matches in the real world.
The game offers three game modes: career, free play, and training, allowing players to engage in PvP battles as various iconic characters like Rocky, Ivan, and Viktor Drago.
All-In-One Sports VR
Platform: Meta Quest, Steam, Pico Store
Supported devices: Quest 1&2, Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Pico Neo3
If you want to include more than just boxing in your game, this one is for you. Players need to punch according to the rhythm of the music in different VR sports, including table tennis, archery, basketball, and baseball. This game differs from other single-sport games, making it perfect for those who want to challenge themselves with different sports. It’s also friendly for family members of different ages, with some sports supporting online multiplayer.
Knockout League
Platform: Meta Quest, Steam, Viveport, PSVR
Supported devices: Quest 1&2, Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
This arcade-style boxing game lets you face off against various characters, such as pirates and octopuses, each with their unique fighting style. It offers a fun and challenging boxing experience. Besides the single-player arcade mode, it also offers a quick training option, where you can practice your dodging and blocking skills. There’s even an airbag mode designed for defensive players. Although it doesn’t provide a realistic face-to-face boxing experience, the four mini-games in the training mode give you a HIIT-like feeling.
Drunken Bar Fight
Platform: Meta Quest, Steam, PSVR
Supported devices: Quest 1&2, Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
Tension and surrealism aren’t the only criteria for a fun boxing game. As the name suggests, this VR game is about fighting in a bar while drunk. It’s more like a carnival party than a real boxing simulator. The gameplay is simple – you fight against your opponent with punches and kicks and cause chaos in the bar by throwing things around. In the 4-player cooperative mode, you can team up with friends to create chaos, as there are no rules or limits. Although the game is far from realistic, it’s an excellent way to let off steam and have fun.
Mech League Boxing
Platform: Steam, Viveport
Supported devices: Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index
This is a unique VR game set in a future world, where battles take place in arenas located throughout the galaxy against giant robots. You must improve your level by punching, dodging, and stabbing to win. This game stands out for its engaging plot and realistic details, even though it’s a fictitious fighting simulator. It uses a bizarre and unusual mechanism, and the main difference from other games is the arena and fighting style. You can grab any weapon on the platform and need to strike back at the right time.
Fighting Clans
Platform: Steam
Supported devices: Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
As a person in debt, you find yourself in a tricky situation. You have to fight your way to the top of the street. The mechanism includes standard VR boxing game features such as dodging, striking, and counterattacking. Although the setting of fighting thugs is attractive, this game has obvious flaws. The main drawback is the overly simplistic mechanism, resulting in a less satisfying experience. For example, the game only has three levels, which are essentially the same. If you need a game that satisfies your boxing needs, consider other boxing games.
Virtual Boxing League
Platform: Steam
Supported devices: Oculus Rift, HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Windows MR
This game not only provides high-intensity exercise but also teaches you basic boxing skills. You can choose from five venues where the opponents use motion-capture data based on professional boxers. Winning against them is not easy. When you tire of boxing, you can try five fun mini-games, such as “Ping Pong Punch,” a fun hand-to-hand table tennis game. Although the game can be challenging, it’s an excellent workout and a fantastic way to learn real boxing skills.
That’s all for our review of the 8 VR boxing games. Which game are you most interested in?