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Half-Life 2 VR Mods
5 VR versions
Half-Life 2 is Valve's 2004 physics-driven sci-fi first-person shooter. There are 5 ways to play it in VR: 2 on Quest, 2 on PCVR and 1 on Steam Frame. See every Steam Frame mod.
Every Half-Life 2 VR mod
- QuestQUESTFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: EasyUFVR Grade A
This standalone port runs it on Quest 3 and 3S with motion controls, also covering Lost Coast, both Episodes and Portal.
- Quest
- PCVRPCVRFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: EasyUFVR Grade A
Half-Life 2: VR Mod
PCVR · by Source VR Mod Team
This free Steam mod brings it and both Episodes to room-scale VR with tracked hands, manual reloads and climbing.
- PCVRPCVRFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: MediumUFVR Grade B
HL2VRU (Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Unleashed)
PCVR · by Vittorio Romeo (vittorioromeo), fork of the HL2VR mod
This free fork of the HL2VR mod adds melee, dual wielding and a virtual stock.
- Steam FrameFRAME·PROTONFreeActiveFull MotionFiles: EasyUFVR Grade A
Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame)
Steam Frame · by Source VR Mod Team
This free Steam mod runs standalone on the Steam Frame with tracked hands, manual reloads and eye-tracked foveated rendering.
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Mod | UFVR Grade | Developer | Latest Release | Status | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest | Half-Life 2 VR Standalone (HL2VR-Standalone) | A | Zer0K | Sep 21, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
| Quest | SourceVR | A | tinsarfal | Oct 2, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
| PCVR | Half-Life 2: VR Mod | A | Source VR Mod Team | Oct 1, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
| PCVR | HL2VRU (Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Unleashed) | B | Vittorio Romeo (vittorioromeo), fork of the HL2VR mod | Apr 11, 2024 | Active | Full Motion |
| Steam Frame | Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame) | A | Source VR Mod Team | Oct 1, 2026 | Active | Full Motion |
Which should I pick?
- Quest
- Top pick SourceVR: free on GitHub, the simpler install (sideload with SideQuest and copy your game folders), covers HL2 and both Episodes, and adds an Alyx-style gravity glove.
- Choose Half-Life 2 VR Standalone (HL2VR-Standalone) if you're on Quest 3 or 3S and also want Lost Coast and Portal. Setup takes more steps: you build a game cache on a PC first, then install with adb.
- PCVR
- Top pick Half-Life 2: VR Mod: free on Steam with a one-click install, includes both Episodes, and is still updated (last release Oct 1, 2026).
- Choose HL2VRU (Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Unleashed) if you already have the VR Mod and want melee with any weapon, dual wielding and a virtual stock. It installs on top of the VR Mod; last release Apr 11, 2024.
- Steam Frame
- Top pick Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame): the only option, and a good one: Steam Frame Verified, installs free from Steam, includes both Episodes and uses eye-tracked foveated rendering.
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.
Half-Life 2 VR questions
Can I play Half-Life 2 in VR?
Yes. UnflatVR lists 5 VR versions of Half-Life 2: Half-Life 2 VR Standalone (HL2VR-Standalone) and SourceVR for Quest, Half-Life 2: VR Mod and HL2VRU (Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Unleashed) for PCVR, and Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame) for Steam Frame.
Do I need a PC to play Half-Life 2 in VR?
Not for every version. Half-Life 2 VR Standalone (HL2VR-Standalone) and SourceVR run standalone on Quest, and Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame) runs standalone on Steam Frame, with no PC. The PCVR versions Half-Life 2: VR Mod and HL2VRU (Half-Life 2: VR Mod - Unleashed) need a gaming PC and a PC VR headset; a Steam Frame can also play them streamed from the PC through SteamVR.
Do I need to own the original Half-Life 2?
Yes. None of the Half-Life 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 Half-Life 2 VR free?
Yes. All 5 Half-Life 2 VR versions listed here are free. You still need your own copy of the game.
Which Half-Life 2 VR version should I pick?
On Quest, our top pick is SourceVR: free on GitHub, the simpler install (sideload with SideQuest and copy your game folders), covers HL2 and both Episodes, and adds an Alyx-style gravity glove. On PCVR, our top pick is Half-Life 2: VR Mod: free on Steam with a one-click install, includes both Episodes, and is still updated (last release Oct 1, 2026). On Steam Frame, our top pick is Half-Life 2: VR Mod (Steam Frame): the only option, and a good one: Steam Frame Verified, installs free from Steam, includes both Episodes and uses eye-tracked foveated rendering. See Which should I pick? above for the alternatives.