Descent / Descent 2
Descent 1 & 2 VR
Mod by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
QuestPCActiveFiles: 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 Quest 3 with cockpits and hand aiming.
Controls Fly with the Touch sticks while you aim with the controller or your head; optional head steering and motion flying.
Initial release:
Also on PCVR Descent 1 & 2 VR by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-ReduxSteam Frame 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.
Connect your Quest 3 to the PC in Developer mode and run the Setup script, which installs the app and copies your own game files over. See the official install instructions above for full steps.
Notes
Standalone Quest 3 build from the same release as the PC VR version. 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 | Free. Unzip the Quest zip on your PC, connect the Quest 3 by USB-C with Developer mode on and run Setup.bat; it finds your games on the PC, installs the app and copies your game files to the headset. |
| Controls | Aim Motion |
| discord | — |
| Source / Download | github.com ↗ |
| Notes | Standalone Quest 3 build from the same release as the PC VR version. 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