Apps for your first forays into virtual reality
There are thousands of apps for iOS and Android that are compatible with the Google Cardboard and that allow users to take their first steps in the VR world. Here, we present the top apps that are ideally suited for your first virtual reality experiences, as well as a recommendation for prospective VR developers.
1. Official Google Cardboard App
We recommend that you first download the official Google Cardboard app. This app provides a good overview of the possibilities afforded by virtual reality applications and contains several demo applications. The journey through Antarctica is especially worth looking at.
2. Youtube
You can easily publish virtual reality videos on YouTube that can be watched with the Android and iOS apps in VR mode. The apps support 360° as well as 180° 3D videos. When using VR glasses, we strongly recommend 3D videos and animations, because only then will you get a true 3D effect.
3. Minos Starfighter VR
This little action game allows you to maneuver a spaceship and fight against various enemies. The game features excellent graphics and its VR implementation is impressive. For us, this app is a good example of how Google Cardboard action games should be designed.
4. VR Dungeon Adventure
If you like brainteasers, this game will be right up your alley, as you must make your way through ancient ruins by solving a series of puzzles. This game also draws the user in thanks to its graphics and intuitive design.
5. Google Expeditions
This app allows teachers to take students on virtual excursions. Teachers can choose between different existing tours or create their own using the Tour Creator feature.
6. Cardboard Design Lab
This app is mainly aimed at developers and designers, because the implementation of virtual reality in applications definitely has its pitfalls. The app shows which points must be considered when developing virtual reality apps. It is mandatory “reading” for any developer or project manager who wants to create VR applications.
