As high-tech as virtual reality platforms may be, games in this space do run into some performance issues. This guide will show you different ways to ensure your game run smoothly on Steam VR.

What Steam games can you play in VR?

Before you download any of these games, you should check if your PC can handle them. The Oculus Rift, for example, requires certain system requirements to run. Steam has a page on its website listing every single one of its virtual reality titles on its platform. Not every game is made equally as some are better than others. Below are a few highlights:

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes: This game involves defusing a bomb in a pretty intense scenario while another player gives you instructions on how to disarm it safely. Raw Data: You have to survive wave after wave of robots coming after you with various weapons at your disposal. An intense shooter; definitely for the hardcore audience. Tilt Brush: If intense gameplay isn’t your style, Tilt Brush allows you to create gorgeous pieces of art in a variety of styles from sketching pens, oil paintings, and watercolor.

How do I get better performance at Steam VR?

There are some solutions you can do pretty quickly, while the ones detailed below require a bit more extra work:

Restart both your computer and VR headset. This is the tried and true method of fixing any software. Rebooting should work the majority of the time. Try changing the refresh rate on your VR headset. You can do this by going into the settings menu of your headset and making the adjustments. There isn’t much you can do from the side of Steam VR. Double-check your wires and cables. Perhaps you’re using a faulty cable on your VR headset that’s malfunctioning. Also, make sure you’re using USB3.0 or higher Close any extra windows or apps you have running in the background. Having too many apps open can take up CPU resources or RAM leading to poor-performing VR games. Reinstall Steam VR. It’s possible something went wrong during the installation process

1. Underclock your GPU

Underclocking your GPU will reduce the amount of work it has to do to render Steam VR on your headset allowing them to run better. There are other ways to underclock which we recommend learning about. You can try undervolting, but that comes with a greater performance cost. Undervolting is best used to reduce internal temperatures.

2. Change the computer refresh rate

3. Disable GeForce Experience Overlay

4. Update GPU drivers

5. Defragment your disk drive

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Why is Steam VR so laggy?

There are multiple reasons why Steam VR (or any game from the platform, for that matter) would lag. It’s possible your browser cache is full, and you’ll need to clear it out. Or perhaps the game’s settings are too high for your computer. As a result of being unable to handle the workload, Steam VR subsequently runs terribly. If this is the reason, we recommend lowering the graphical settings, like the resolution, on whatever title you’re playing via Steam VR.

How to add Steam VR to Oculus Library?

In order to connect Steam VR to your Oculus headset, you have to go into your Oculus account’s settings. From there, you allow third-party apps to connect to your Oculus library and install Steam VR immediately. Be aware there have been reports of Steam VR not working right with the Oculus Quest. To fix this problem, it’s recommended that you first update Steam to see if that works. If not, add an exception to it on Windows Firewall. Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other Steam games or apps. Also, leave comments about guides you’d like to see information on other gaming software.

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