Jar Wars
Released Feb 2020
Jar Wars is a slap-stick multiplayer VR game. Battling with friends and foes using impractical weapons like giant rockets, a hologram sword, and boxing gloves. Will you be the last brain standing?
72% positive · 187 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Jar Wars launched on February 25, 2020 as a free-to-play multiplayer VR game. The developer, FarCade, has made no announcements of DLC, expansions, or planned future content at any point. The only post-launch communication was a compatibility patch on January 27, 2022 (version 2.0.4), which updated the OpenVR SDK to support newer headsets. In that same post, FarCade explicitly stated they were "keeping busy with other projects" — signaling that Jar Wars is not in active development. There have been no developer communications of any kind since January 27, 2022, and no DLC or additional content has ever been listed for the game. The store description describes the game as it shipped, with no references to upcoming content or ongoing updates. This game launched as a complete package and has been in a maintenance-only state since at least early 2022.
Evidence
FarCade released patch 2.0.4 for headset compatibility, noting they are 'keeping busy with other projects' — the last official communication from the developer.
Store description covers the game's features as shipped at launch with no mention of upcoming content, DLC, or a content roadmap.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
FarCade
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · PvP
About this game
Jar Wars is a slap-stick multiplayer VR game. Goof around with your friends in the lobby with an assortment of toys like throwing darts or just throw tomatoes at them. If you’re up for something a bit more competitive take them on in team battles on a space rocket launch pad or show who has the biggest brain in a free-for-all battle for moon domination.
Out of Body Locomotion - A movement system that feels intuitive and allows you to navigate large multiplayer arenas.
Accessible Reach - No need to bend down or stretch to reach items.
Avatar Immersion - Embody a Jarhead by expressing yourself with your arms and clamps. See the water swish around in your jar.
Jar Wars was made by FarCade as a gift to the VR community <3
- Cross platform online multiplayer: play with up to 3 friends across different headsets. (Vive, Index, Oculus, Windows MR)
- Plethora of wacky weapons from boxing gloves, giant rockets, and sticky grenades.
- 2v2 battle mode to team up with a friend or go all out in free-for-all battles.
What makes Jar Wars different from other VR games?
Out of Body Locomotion - A movement system that feels intuitive and allows you to navigate large multiplayer arenas.
Accessible Reach - No need to bend down or stretch to reach items.
Avatar Immersion - Embody a Jarhead by expressing yourself with your arms and clamps. See the water swish around in your jar.
Jar Wars was made by FarCade as a gift to the VR community <3
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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