GunsBox VR
Early access since Feb 2022
Have you ever shot a revolver? Now grab one, feel its coldness and weight, install a scope, and make a goddamn perfect shot. Learn how to use and customize different types of guns. Create levels and share them with the community. We've created this sandbox inspired by the popular VR titles for you.
70% positive · 132 reviews
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In early access, still in active development
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Active Development
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In early access, still in active development
High confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
GunsBox VR has been in Early Access since February 1, 2022 and remains so as of today. Despite a major July 22, 2025 update (NEWS-6) in which the developer announced a transition to free-to-play and described entering a "pre-release phase" with an official launch "planned next week," the Steam Early Access flag remains active — meaning the game has not formally graduated to a full 1.0 release on the platform. The Steam Early Access flag is the sole authority for this status.
Throughout its Early Access period, the game has maintained a consistent and active development cadence. Major updates shipped on September 5, 2022 (v1.5.0), August 8, 2023 (v1.7.2), January 15, 2024 (v1.9.0), and July 22, 2025 (the landmark free-to-play overhaul). Feature patches have followed at a steady pace in 2026: January 21 (v2.0.2), February 6 (v2.0.3), April 2 (v2.0.4), April 28 (v2.0.5), and most recently August 9, 2026 (v2.1.0). Each update has brought new weapons, system refinements, UI improvements, engine upgrades, and performance work — far beyond simple maintenance.
The August 9, 2026 update is the most recent developer communication, and it is notably forward-looking. The developer migrated the game to a newer version of Unity, explicitly framing it as "an important step forward" and "a more solid foundation for future updates." They also began implementing a new VR weapon training system and stated plainly: "This is only the beginning" and "More weapons, more features, more improvements, and more new things are coming in future updates. Stay with us — there's much more to come!" There is no indication whatsoever that development is winding down.
Evidence
Update v2.1.0 migrated the game to a newer Unity engine version, reworked the grabbing and snapping systems, added 9 new weapons and skins, and began implementing a new VR weapon training system. The developer stated this is 'only the beginning' of the training system and that 'more weapons, more features, more improvements, and more new things are coming in future updates.'
Landmark update announcing the game going free-to-play, a complete UI overhaul, a new Armory system, and a transition to a 'pre-release phase' ahead of an official 1.0 launch. Developer committed to continued post-launch content including free updates.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
MadZone Games
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Have you ever shot a revolver? Now grab one, feel its coldness and weight, install a scope, and make a goddamn perfect shot.
Learn how to use and customize different types of guns. Create your own levels and share them with the community. We've created this sandbox for you inspired by the popular VR titles.
Playing this game, you will find out more about various guns, their features, and their design. You will get experience in shooting with optic and collimator scopes as well as using special grips and handguards. Your home location includes your personal shooting range. With “Remote Controller”, a special level-editing tool, you can create your own training configuration and level up your skill.
For the first game mode, we've created IPSC based competition. You can compete across the globe in IPSC tournaments or create stages and share them with the community. More game modes and mechanics will be added soon. Stay tuned!
Learn how to use and customize different types of guns. Create your own levels and share them with the community. We've created this sandbox for you inspired by the popular VR titles.
Playing this game, you will find out more about various guns, their features, and their design. You will get experience in shooting with optic and collimator scopes as well as using special grips and handguards. Your home location includes your personal shooting range. With “Remote Controller”, a special level-editing tool, you can create your own training configuration and level up your skill.
For the first game mode, we've created IPSC based competition. You can compete across the globe in IPSC tournaments or create stages and share them with the community. More game modes and mechanics will be added soon. Stay tuned!
Key Features:
- Realistic weapon physics - single and two-handed operation, center of mass (depends on installed accessories), weight, inertia
- Most frequently used weapon mechanics - semi-automatic, single action, double action, bolt action, pump action, revolvers
- Weapon accessories and tuning - scopes and sights (optic and collimator), handguards, grips, tactical flashlight, recoil compensators
- Weapons safety, feeding, and firing features - realistic and accurate implementation
- VR hands and custom gloves - all interactions have correct hand animations and pose selection
- Level editor - create your own levels, setup props interactions, share with the community and compete
- Tournaments and matches with global leaderboards under IPSC rules
- Designed for all popular VR headsets and controllers
- Smooth locomotion, snap turns and teleportation supported
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Aug 21, 2026
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