Hand Physics Lab is an interactive VR game that focuses on hand interactions with various objects in a physics-based environment. Players can manipulate and interact with a range of items using their hands to solve puzzles and complete tasks. The game emphasises fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and spatial reasoning.
Potential uses/benefits: Supports the development of fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive function. It encourages problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and physical engagement in a playful and interactive setting.
Price: ~$14.99
Comfort rating: Comfortable
Controls: Can be played seated or standing. Touch controllers or hand tracking can be used to interact with objects in the environment, manipulating them with natural hand movements.
Grading/Adjustability: Adjustable difficulty levels and a variety of puzzle types.
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Cubism is a minimalist 3D puzzle game that challenges players to fit geometric pieces together to complete complex shapes. It emphasises spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and fine motor coordination, making it an engaging cognitive exercise.
Potential uses/benefits: Enhances spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and fine motor control. Encourages logical thinking and cognitive flexibility in a calm and focused environment.
Price: ~$14.99
Comfort rating: Comfortable
Controls: Can be played seated or standing. Supports both touch controllers and hand tracking for precise manipulation of puzzle pieces.
Grading/Adjustability: Offers adjustable difficulty levels with progressively challenging puzzles. However, customization is limited, as therapists cannot modify puzzle complexity beyond the game's preset levels.
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Moss is a story-driven action-adventure VR game where players guide a small mouse named Quill through a magical world filled with puzzles, enemies, and environmental challenges. The game combines immersive storytelling with interactive problem-solving and spatial navigation.
Potential uses/benefits: Enhances spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and fine motor control. Encourages logical thinking and cognitive flexibility in a calm and focused environment.
Price: ~$27.32
Comfort rating: Comfortable
Controls: Can be played seated or standing. Touch controllers are used to interact with the environment, manipulate objects, and assist Quill in navigating obstacles.
Grading/Adjustability: No adjustability - the user must pass the current puzzle or activity to move onto the next stage.
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Job Simulator is a humorous VR simulation game where players take on exaggerated versions of various jobs, such as office worker, chef, mechanic, and store clerk. The game encourages interaction with objects in a playful, task-oriented environment.
Potential uses/benefits: Enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive processing through interactive, goal-based tasks. Encourages problem-solving, sequencing, and task management in an engaging, low-pressure environment.
Price: ~$27.32
Comfort rating: Comfortable
Controls: Can be played seated or standing. Touch controllers are used to grab, manipulate, and interact with objects to complete job-related tasks.
Grading/Adjustability: Limited customisation options. While players can approach tasks in different ways, the game follows a set structure, which may restrict tailored adaptations for specific therapeutic needs.
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First Encounters is a mixed reality game pre-installed on the Meta Quest 3 headset, designed to showcase its advanced passthrough and spatial awareness capabilities. In this immersive experience, players defend their physical space from waves of playful alien creatures known as "space puffians," which seamlessly integrate into the real-world environment.
Potential uses/benefits: Enhances spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time.
Price: free - bundled with the Meta Quest 3
Comfort rating: Comfortable
Controls: Played standing. Utilises touch controllers for aiming and shooting at the invading creatures. Hand tracking is not supported.
Grading/Adjustability: Limited customisation options.
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