Descent / Descent 2
Descent 1 & 2 VR
Mod by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
Steam FrameAPK (Lepton)PCActiveFiles: MediumAim Motion
Descent and Descent 2 are Parallax Software's 1995-1996 shooters in which you fly a ship in six degrees of freedom through mines. This free port runs both games standalone on the Steam Frame with cockpits.
Controls Fly with the Frame controllers' sticks while you aim with the controller or your head; optional head steering and motion flying.
Initial release:
Also on Quest Descent 1 & 2 VR by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-ReduxPCVR Descent 1 & 2 VR by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
What you need
- Mod: Descent-1-and-2-VR on GitHub ↗
- Original game: Steam ↗
Own Descent and/or Descent 2 for PC (Steam, GOG or disc; the link is Descent, Descent 2 is sold separately on Steam)
Supply your own legally owned copy. UnflatVR never hosts or links game files.
Store links are official store pages. UnflatVR has no affiliate links.
How to install
- Official install instructions: Descent 1 & 2 VR install guide ↗
Moddy saysMake sure to read the Official Instructions.
Turn on Developer Mode and Lepton on the Frame, then run the Steam Frame setup script on your PC to install the app and copy your own game files over Wi-Fi. See the official install instructions above for full steps.
Notes
Runs on the Steam Frame with no PC under Lepton, the Frame's Android layer, using the Quest build from the same release; dev's page: "It runs at 72 Hz." Steam Frame controller layout included. Built on the DXX-Redux source ports (Parallax/D1X non-commercial licence). Full stereo with head tracking; aim with the controller or your head, or fly the Classic way; no cockpit, a Modern cockpit with live gauges, the original Classic cockpit or a chase view; Head steering, Motion flying and World size options; the game's manual as a book in your hand; Switch Game between Descent and Descent 2. No game files included.
Videos
Game Or DieDescent in VR Just Got WAY Better Game Or DieInstalling VR Mods Is Hard, So I Made It One Click
Videos are by their creators and embedded via youtube-nocookie.com.
On X
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“Descent 1 & 2 VR brings the classic six-axis PC shooters into modern VR with head tracking, motion controls and full stereoscopic 3D. A sharp new way to revisit Descent’s mine combat on today’s headsets. #VR #RetroGaming #Descent”
AmigamagazineGA 2026-10-05
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“Since YouTube removed my Descent VR video, I made a new one. I'm trying something a bit different with this one, so hopefully people like it!”
GameOrDie007 2026-10-23
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“Descent and Magic Carpet now have VR mods. we only need Aquanox now for 90s "cockpit" 6DoF FPS games”
bozoid 2026-10-07
All details
| Game | Descent / Descent 2 |
|---|---|
| Original Platform | PC PC (1995-1996) |
| Mod Name | Descent 1 & 2 VR |
| Developer | GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux |
| Latest Version | v1.2.1 |
| Release Date (CT) | 2026-10-23 |
| Status | Active |
| Game Files Needed | Own Descent and/or Descent 2 for PC (Steam, GOG or disc; the link is Descent, Descent 2 is sold separately on Steam) |
| Difficulty to Get Files | Medium |
| Install Method | APK (Lepton): free. On the Frame turn on Developer Mode, set a user password and start Lepton Development; then run Setup Steam Frame.bat from the Quest zip on your PC and type the Frame's hostname to install the app and copy your game files over Wi-Fi. |
| Controls | Aim Motion |
| discord | — |
| Source / Download | github.com ↗ |
| Notes | Runs on the Steam Frame with no PC under Lepton, the Frame's Android layer, using the Quest build from the same release; dev's page: "It runs at 72 Hz." Steam Frame controller layout included. Built on the DXX-Redux source ports (Parallax/D1X non-commercial licence). Full stereo with head tracking; aim with the controller or your head, or fly the Classic way; no cockpit, a Modern cockpit with live gauges, the original Classic cockpit or a chase view; Head steering, Motion flying and World size options; the game's manual as a book in your hand; Switch Game between Descent and Descent 2. No game files included. |
| Review Videos | 2 (see below) |
| Last Checked | 2026-10-24 |
| First Seen | 2026-10-24 |
Change history
- New entry added
- First listed on UFVR