Underplayed Gems

Vertical Shift (2021)

Vertical Shift cover
Genres
Action, Adventure, Early Access, Free To Play, Racing
Rating
4.1 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 57 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A competitive VR racing game that feels like piloting a high-speed drone through cyberpunk arenas.

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What players say

Players praise the superhero-like movement with grappling hooks, jet boosters, and gliding, calling it fluid and fun but warn it causes motion sickness. The game is an early access free-to-play VR title, and many note that the multiplayer is nearly empty, with long waits and dead lobbies.

Screenshots

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More games like this

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