VR Crossplay Games: How Headset, PC and Mobile Players Play Together

Published · By Alehundred Studios

VR crossplay games let a friend wearing a headset share the same match with friends on PC, and in some games on phones and consoles too, so your group does not need matching hardware to play together; well-known examples include Gorilla Tag, Among Us 3D, Demeo, Walkabout Mini Golf and Meta Horizon Worlds. Below is what crossplay means for VR, why it matters more for VR than for any other kind of video games, which games connect headsets with PC and mobile, how to get a Quest into a PC session and how to set up a night with mixed devices.

What is VR crossplay?

VR crossplay is the ability for players on different devices and stores, at least one of them in a VR headset, to join the same session and play together.

It comes in two main flavors:

A study in Frontiers in Virtual Reality by Ouverson, Scherber, Oldham and Gilbert describes asymmetric VR as "the pairing of a single HMD with other interaction modalities." The authors start from a problem every VR owner knows: "Immersive virtual reality (VR) can be an isolating experience." Analyzing how people actually share VR with others, they identified "11 patterns of co-located use of VR, including 8 which specify asymmetric VR designs." Crossplay is the online version of the same fix: it lets the person in the headset and the people outside it play in the same world.

Why does crossplay matter so much for VR games?

Crossplay matters for VR because headset owners are a small slice of all players, so without it most of your friends simply cannot join you.

The Entertainment Software Association's Essential Facts 2025 report lists the platforms played among total players: mobile 82%, console 47%, PC 45% and virtual reality 10%. If you are the one friend with a headset, a VR-only game leaves the other nine friends out.

Studios see this too. In its article on the future of VR and PC crossplay, Schell Games, the developer of Among Us 3D, argues that "true crossplay allows friends to play together regardless of their physical hardware, transforming VR from an isolated peripheral into a standard component of the broader gaming ecosystem." Crossplay also keeps lobbies full, which matters for any game whose community is spread across several stores.

Which VR crossplay games work with PC?

Several popular VR games let headset players and PC players share a session. These are confirmed on official pages:

The common thread: each studio says so plainly on its own page. If a store page does not mention crossplay or cross-platform play, assume it is not there.

Which VR cross platform games include mobile players?

A smaller group of VR cross platform games also brings in phones, which is the widest net of all because mobile is the most played platform.

Is VR crossplay fair between headset and PC players?

It can be, and the answer depends on the design of each game. As Schell Games puts it, "Fairness depends on the game's design."

In competitive games, motion controls and a mouse feel very different, so studios balance each side. In co-op games, fairness matters much less, because everyone is on the same team: the VR player and the PC player are not trying to beat each other but to reach the same goal. That is one reason co-op is such a natural fit for crossplay. Each player gets the experience that suits their device, and the group still shares one world.

How do you play PC VR crossplay games on a Quest headset?

You have two routes: play the game's own Quest version if it has crossplay, or stream the PC version of a game from your computer to the headset.

  1. Native Quest version with crossplay. Games like Gorilla Tag and Walkabout Mini Golf run on the headset itself and connect to PC players through crossplay.
  2. Air Link. Meta's help center explains that "Air Link allows you to wirelessly connect your Meta Quest to your PC using a secure Wi-Fi network," as covered in its Air Link setup guide.
  3. Steam Link. Valve's Steam Remote Play page lists "Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro" among Steam Link devices and describes the VR feature in one line: "Stream games from your PC to compatible VR headsets."

Streaming is handy when a game only exists on PC VR. Native versions are simpler when they exist, because the headset does not depend on a running PC.

How do you set up a crossplay session with friends?

Set it up in five steps: confirm crossplay, match versions, friend each other, agree on voice and pick a host.

  1. Confirm crossplay on the store page for every platform in your group. Look for "crossplay" or "cross-platform."
  2. Update everyone's game. Crossplay usually needs all players on the same version.
  3. Add each other as friends inside the game or its account system, since platform friend lists do not always cross over.
  4. Agree on voice chat. In-game voice works across platforms in many games; decide on it before you start.
  5. Let one player host. Choose the friend with the most stable connection to create the private room and invite the rest.

Where does Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands fit?

Coins Catcher: Co-op Lands is built around crossplay from the start: players on VR, PC (Steam) and mobile play together in the same match, with voice chat for everyone. The Steam page says it directly: "Crossfire with your friends on VR, PC and mobile."

It is an online co-op 3D platformer for up to 8 players, made in Unreal Engine 5 by solo developer Alehundred (Alejandro Friant). Each player is about 4 inches (10 cm) tall, exploring giant dioramas of seven real historical eras, from Italy 1956 to Alexandria 300 BC. VR players see the world through a third-person "puppeteering" camera that floats behind their character, while PC and mobile friends share the same adventure: collecting coins, spending them in the game on talents and to unlock the next eras, defeating the enemies and the giant beast of each era, casting fire, ice, oil and bubble spells, and racing to the top of each era's tower for the Magic Gem that opens the next era. The game is in Early Access and open to community suggestions.

FAQ

What are VR crossplay games?

They are games where at least one player in a VR headset can join the same session as players on other devices or stores, such as PC, console or mobile.

Can VR players play with PC players?

Yes, in games that support it. Gorilla Tag, Among Us 3D, Demeo and Walkabout Mini Golf all state crossplay or cross-platform play on their official pages.

What VR cross platform games work with mobile?

Meta Horizon Worlds works through a headset, smartphone or laptop, and Walkabout Mini Golf offers crossplay between VR and Apple phones and tablets, according to Schell Games' roundup.

Do VR crossplay games work across different stores?

Many do. Among Us 3D, for example, lets desktop players join VR players across Meta, PlayStation, PICO and Steam. Always check each store page for the platforms covered.

Can a Quest headset play PC VR crossplay games?

Yes. You can play the game's own Quest version if it has crossplay, or stream the PC version with Meta's Air Link or Valve's Steam Link.

Sources

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  2. Entertainment Software Association. Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry 2025. ESA, 2025.
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