The Oculus Rift is a popular virtual reality headset that offers an immersive gaming experience. While the Oculus Store offers a wide selection of games and apps specifically designed for the Rift, there are also many non-Oculus apps and games available on other platforms, such as SteamVR. In this article, we will discuss how to play SteamVR games and other non-Oculus apps on the Oculus Rift.
Setting Up SteamVR
Before you can play SteamVR games on your Oculus Rift, you will need to set up SteamVR on your computer. To do this, you will need to download and install the Steam client from the Steam website. Once installed, open the Steam client and navigate to the “Library” tab. From there, click on the “VR” button in the top right corner and select “Install SteamVR” from the drop-down menu. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Enabling Unknown Sources
In order to play non-Oculus apps on your Rift, you will need to enable “Unknown Sources” in your Oculus settings. To do this, open the Oculus app on your computer and go to “Settings” > “General” > “Unknown Sources” and toggle the switch to enable it. This will allow your Rift to run apps from sources other than the Oculus Store.
Launching SteamVR Games on the Oculus Rift
Once SteamVR is installed and Unknown Sources is enabled, you can launch SteamVR games on your Oculus Rift. To do this, open the Steam client and navigate to your library. Find the game you want to play and click on the “Play” button. A pop-up will appear asking you to choose which VR headset you want to use. Select “Oculus Rift” and the game will launch on your Rift.
Using Oculus Tray Tool
If you want to make the process of launching SteamVR games on your Rift even easier, you can use the Oculus Tray Tool. This is a free third-party tool that allows you to launch SteamVR games directly from your Oculus Home. To use this tool, you will need to download and install it from the developer’s website. Once installed, open the tool and click on the “SteamVR” tab. From there, you can add your SteamVR games to your Oculus Home library and launch them with just one click.
Other Non-Oculus Apps
Aside from SteamVR games, there are also other non-Oculus apps that you can play on your Rift. These include apps from the Microsoft Store, such as the popular game Minecraft. To play these apps on your Rift, you will need to enable “Unknown Sources” and then launch the app from your computer’s desktop or start menu.
Conclusion
With these simple steps, you can easily play SteamVR games and other non-Oculus apps on your Oculus Rift. This allows you to expand your gaming options and fully immerse yourself in the virtual reality experience. Have you tried playing non-Oculus apps on your Rift? Let us know in the comments below.
