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Descent / Descent 2 VR Mods
3 VR versions
Descent and Descent 2 are Parallax Software's 1995-1996 shooters in which you fly a ship in six degrees of freedom through mines. There are 3 ways to play it in VR: 1 on Quest, 1 on PCVR and 1 on Steam Frame. See every Steam Frame mod.
Every Descent / Descent 2 VR mod
- QuestQUESTFreeActiveAim MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade B
Descent 1 & 2 VR
Quest · by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
This free port runs both games standalone on Quest 3 with cockpits and hand aiming.
- PCVRPCVRFreeActiveAim MotionFiles: EasyUFVR Grade A
Descent 1 & 2 VR
PCVR · by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
This free port flies both games in stereo VR with cockpits and head or hand aiming.
- Steam FrameFRAME·APKFreeActiveAim MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade B
Descent 1 & 2 VR
Steam Frame · by GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux
This free port runs both games standalone on the Steam Frame with cockpits.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Mod | UFVR Grade | Developer | Latest Release | Status | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest | Descent 1 & 2 VR | B | GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux | Oct 23, 2026 | Active | Aim Motion |
| PCVR | Descent 1 & 2 VR | A | GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux | Oct 23, 2026 | Active | Aim Motion |
| Steam Frame | Descent 1 & 2 VR | B | GameOrDie007 (Game Or Die), built on DXX-Redux | Oct 23, 2026 | Active | Aim Motion |
Which should I pick?
- Quest
- Top pick Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on Quest. Free, runs both games standalone on Quest 3 with cockpits and hand aiming.
- PCVR
- Top pick Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on PCVR. Free with an easy installer, both games in stereo VR with cockpits and head or hand aiming.
- Steam Frame
- Top pick Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on Steam Frame. Free, runs both games standalone on the Frame using the Quest build from the same release.
Moddy saysNew to VR mods? I'd start with How to Play Flat Games in VR, or browse every Game Hub and the VR mods directory.
Descent / Descent 2 VR questions
Can I play Descent / Descent 2 in VR?
Yes. UnflatVR lists 3 VR versions of Descent / Descent 2: Descent 1 & 2 VR for Quest, Descent 1 & 2 VR for PCVR, and Descent 1 & 2 VR for Steam Frame.
Do I need a PC to play Descent / Descent 2 in VR?
Not for every version. Descent 1 & 2 VR runs standalone on Quest, and Descent 1 & 2 VR runs standalone on Steam Frame, with no PC. The PCVR version Descent 1 & 2 VR needs a gaming PC and a PC VR headset; a Steam Frame can also play it streamed from the PC through SteamVR.
Do I need to own the original Descent / Descent 2?
Yes. None of the Descent / Descent 2 VR versions listed here include the game itself, so you need your own legally owned copy of the game files. Each listing says which files it needs, and How to Use Your Own Game Files for VR Mods, Legally covers using your own copy.
Is Descent / Descent 2 VR free?
Yes. All 3 Descent / Descent 2 VR versions listed here are free. You still need your own copy of the game.
Which Descent / Descent 2 VR version should I pick?
On Quest, our top pick is Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on Quest. Free, runs both games standalone on Quest 3 with cockpits and hand aiming. On PCVR, our top pick is Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on PCVR. Free with an easy installer, both games in stereo VR with cockpits and head or hand aiming. On Steam Frame, our top pick is Descent 1 & 2 VR: the only option on Steam Frame. Free, runs both games standalone on the Frame using the Quest build from the same release. See Which should I pick? above for the alternatives.