The 5 Best VR Drumming Games For Quest PCVR and PSVR

If you feel the urge to hit things to create music then you’ll be excited to hear that those things don’t actually have to be physical anymore.

Yep, you don’t have to worry about wearing out your drumheads because there are a ton of fantastic VR Drumming Games that you can play to have the same fun you could with a physical set of drums, but in Virtual Reality! Just like all sorts of VR music games, there are some great options for playing the drums in VR.

This is even better because actual drums or drum sets are huge and expensive. Now with just a VR headset like the Oculus Quest 3 or 2 you can have fun playing percussion in a variety of ways in any of these fun and engaging VR games.

So if you’re an experienced drummer looking for new ways to play your favorite instrument, someone looking to practice and learn how to drum better, or just want to have some fun with some drums, here are the Best VR Drumming games out there.

All of these games are available for the Oculus Quest, most are available on Steam for PCVR, and the last two on this list, Ragnarock and Drum Rock are available for PSVR. Each game will have its platforms noted at the bottom of their respective sections.

Smash Drums - A Guitar Hero VR Drumming Experience

The Smash Drums Logo

Remember the Guitar Hero drum set? Well if you were lucky enough to have one you’ve probably got fond memories of hitting it to the beat of the notes on screen.

Well now you don’t need to invest the money and space into having a plastic drum set in your house to experience Guitar Hero drumming like you used to have to.

Now with the VR Drum Game Smash Drums you can get the same sort of experience, but with just a VR headset.

Smash Drums is just like Guitar Hero drumming in VR

Smash Drums is a guided VR Drum experience that shows you the notes as they come at you. All you have to do is hit the correct piece of your drum set to match the notes as they reach the end of the bar, just like Guitar Hero!

There’s a ton of songs and levels to try, with different difficulty modes, so you can jam out to any number of amazing songs and feel like a real rock star on the drums. Smash Drums also has different game modes and a scoring system that will make you always want to beat your last streak and perfect your playing.

For the casual VR drummer that wants to feel like a master on a modern drum set Smash Drums is a ton of fun and feels as satisfying as ever in Virtual Reality when you keep the beat and hit those notes just right.

Smash Drums however, is only available on the Meta Quest platform.

Taiko Frenzy - Traditional Japanese VR Drumming

The Taiko Frenzy Logo

Taiko Frenzy is another very fun VR Drumming game with a classic twist on it, and some very fun vibes inspired by traditional Japanese culture and modern Japanese arcade games.

That’s because in this game you don’t play a drum set, instead you play a Taiko, which is the word for “drum” in Japanese and also refers to the drums used by the Japanese for centuries.

Taiko Frenzy is entirely about playing the Taiko, a single huge one right in front of you. You might think at first that just hitting a single drum wouldn’t be very hard, but Taiko Frenzy actually has a lot of different ways for you to hit the Taiko in order to match the notes that roll down it towards you.

Playing the Taiko in Virtual Reality is a ton of fun

You hit the drum head, sure, but just like when played by a professional you hit the Taiko on the sides as well to produce a different sound, kind of like hitting a wood block. Some notes need to be hit harder than others, and sometimes you have to do a drum roll for a while. It’s surprisingly difficult.

As you play there are other instruments joining you in the song as well, and if you love traditional Japanese music then you will absolutely love the way this game sounds. Taiko Frenzy is a unique and cultured take on the VR Drum Game genre, and is easy to learn but hard to master.

Taiko Frenzy is available on the Meta Quest platform, and soon from the time of writing will be available on Steam for PCVR.

Paradiddle - A VR Drumming Simulation

The Paradiddle Logo

For those who want less of a VR Drumming Game and more of a VR Drum Simulation, then Paradiddle is exactly what you are looking for.

Paradiddle aims to be less of a game than a way to learn and practice how to drum on a drum set for real in Virtual Reality. While using VR does lack some of the physical sensation of actually hitting a drumhead with an actual drum stick, Paradiddle gives you everything else you could want when practicing the drums.

You can set up your drum kit any way you like in VR within a number of virtual spaces. You can even drum in your actual real life surroundings by using the Mixed Reality mode. Put a drum set anywhere in your house that you want and have at it!

Some Paradiddle gameplay of a cover of the song Chop Suey! Check out the whole song on their youtube channel.

There are even lessons if you’re out of practice or just starting out. So Paradiddle is a great way to learn how to play the drums in VR. You can even customize your drums with different layouts and pieces of equipment. All without having to spend hundreds to figure out just how you like your setup.

While Virtual Reality does have its limitations (for instance using the base drum without your feet being tracked) Paradiddle is the closest to a real VR Drumming experience as you can get in Virtual Reality.

The game even has a library of songs that can play as you drum to them, making you feel like a part of an actual band, or giving great practice for covering those songs with one. So if you want to learn how to drum or want a great and easy way to practice drumming wherever you are with your VR headset, Paradiddle is an unmatched VR Drumming simulator.

Paradiddle is available on the Meta Quest store and Steam for PCVR.

Ragnarock - VR Viking Longship Drumming

The Ragnarock Logo

Ragnarock is another unique take on a VR Drumming Game, and a very cool looking one too.

Imagine this. You’re at the helm of a Viking Longship. In front of you are all of your crewmates, rowing and rowing as the ship glides down a river through caves, forests, and ancient ruins. There are four drums in front of you in a line, and there is a hammer in both of your hands.

Runes fly towards you over your crewmates’ heads, and just as they reach one of the four drums you smack it with a hammer. That’s the essence of playing Ragnarock, and while it sounds very simple it is extremely fun.

Sailing through a spooky forest while drumming looks and feels great in Ragnarock

Rocking out and hitting your drums as the ship cruises past the varied and beautiful landscape is a ton of fun in Ragnarock. Not to mention the fun selection of music you can rock out to.

While as the name implies Ragnarock is focused on rock, hard rock, and heavy metal type of tracks, those are the perfect genres of music for intensely smashing those four drums as you cruise along.

Ragnarock is probably the easiest to learn of any of these games, it’s downright intuitive, but it is still extremely fun and quick to get into if you want a way to quickly hit some drums and play a song. Like all drumming games it is pretty intense, but Ragnarock is so much so that it’s practically a Virtual Reality workout when you play it on higher difficulties.

So if you’ve ever wanted to be the drummer on a Viking longship, or just want to cruise your way to Valhalla while drumming your heart out, give Ragnarock a look, it’s a fun time.

Ragnarock is available for the Meta Quest, on Steam for PCVR, and on Playstation VR.

Drums Rock - A Heavy Metal Take On A VR Guitar Hero Drumming Game

The Drums Rock

Drums Rock is another Guitar Hero inspired VR drumming game like Smash Drums is.

The concept is largely the same. You’ve got your drum set in front of you, and hit you hit the right piece as its note flies towards you except… these aren’t normal notes.

They don’t look like what you might expect from a Guitar Hero style drumming game at all, they’re more like little Imps or demons. Oh, and you’re not drumming in a room or on a stage. You’re drumming on a lake of fire in this VR Drum game.

Drums Rock is a very interesting looking VR Drumming Game

The look of Drums Rock is definitely much wilder and more creative, and it plays just as well, with maybe a little more leeway on the timing of hit notes. It is also available on PSVR 1 and 2. So if you’re looking for a great Guitar Hero drumming experience on the Playstation VR platform then this is it.

Drums Rock also has a very wide selection of songs, some of which you won’t find elsewhere. While the look might be very heavy metal inspired, you’ll find that the songs are largely rock or even pop.

Though the number one thing that makes Drums Rock stand out is its ability to let you add custom songs. So if you’ve got some particular songs in mind that you’d like to try then this is the game for you.

Drums Rock is available on the Meta Quest, Steam for PCVR, and Playstation VR platforms.

Well that’s all of the Best VR Drumming Games out there. Whether you want to drum professionally or just have fun banging on some drums to the notes flying towards you, there are a ton of great VR games out there for you to try. Have fun with your Virtual Reality drums and enjoy!