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24 alternatives to SimploVR

A cheap but incredible way to vr

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. SimploVR launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Simula One – Portable Linux VR Computer▲463

   Hi HN, My name is George, and I am helping build an office focused VR headset called the “Simula One”. It was discussed recently here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28695455. We have just opened our store for preorders (https://shop.simulavr.com), so that we and our backers can help people replace their old PCs/laptops with more capable VR headsets. We call our headset a “VR Computer” (or a “VRC”) to distinguish it from gaming headsets. When Simula was founded, most people thought the future of VR was in games & entertainment. The truth is that VR offers…

   2022 · shop.simulavr.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Oculus Go▲429

   $199 Standalone VR headset from Oculus (no PC!)

   2017 · meta.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Relativty▲158

   An open-source VR headset for $200

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Relativ▲189

   Build your own advanced VR headset for $100

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Faceted Flight▲82

   Low Poly Stunt Flyer for VR

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Feel Three▲77

   A virtual reality motion simulator 💺

   2018 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Vesoo▲113

   The first face-tracking virtual reality headset

   2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LÖVR – VR framework for Lua▲131

   An open source Lua framework for building 3D games and VR experiences.

   2017 · lovr.org · its alternatives →

9. 9
   A collection of useful items for building SteamVR titles in Unity 5▲39

   An example of how to use the Tilia packages to create great content with VRTK v4. - ExtendRealityLtd/VRTK

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Exo360▲105

    Aerial VR Made Simple

    2016 · danaqq.com · its alternatives →

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    Lifecast▲74

    Convert any VR180 video/photo to 6DOF or Unreal Engine

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Intugame▲102

    Play any PC game in VR

    2015 · quarkxr.com · its alternatives →

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    Vrideo▲137

    Stream immersive videos on the web, mobile, and VR

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    SmoothTrack▲88

    VR-style head tracking for PC sim games with just an app

    2020 · smoothtrack.app · its alternatives →

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    CINEVR▲95

    A multiplayer 3D movie theater to experience videos in VR

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Yaw2▲74

    Motion simulator chair for gaming, working and relaxation

    2021 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Labo VR Kit▲101

    Nintendo's new VR kit for Labo

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Shadowgun▲67

    A simple FPS for your VR needs

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Viar.Live▲122

    Create for VR. Share & embed 360˚ photos on web and mobile.

    2016 · viar.live · its alternatives →

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    VR Human Tetris▲60

    VRJAM16 entry that's basically Tetris with humans. ;)

    2016 · sygan.itch.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ConstructVR▲108

    Simple and Secure VR/AR App Distribution

    2016 · constructvr.io · its alternatives →

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    OnePlus VR Cardboard▲16

    Join OnePlus for the World's First Product launch in VR.

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Survios▲70

    Oculus meets Wii meets Kinect. On Steroids.

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    360° and VR Video Streaming in HTML5 Tutorial, Build a Netflix For VR▲56

    2016 · dash-player.com · its alternatives →

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