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Desert Thunder

by MoonShine Games · Released July 18, 2025
★★★★★4.410 reviews
Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

Strap into the cockpit of a high-tech helicopter and soar through a vast desert in this thrilling VR adventure. Your mission: navigate treacherous terrain to rescue prisoners of war, destroy enemy radar stations, and dominate the skies. But the action doesn’t stop in the air—step out of your heli to engage in intense ground combat, clearing enemy outposts or securing objectives on foot. For sharpshooters, test your skills at the shooting range and compete to set the ultimate high score.

In this alpha release, experience dynamic, objective-based gameplay that challenges your piloting precision, combat prowess, and strategic thinking. Fly through canyons, evade enemy fire, and execute daring POW extractions under pressure, all while battling the desert’s shifting sands. On the ground, face off against hostile forces in immersive firefights, adding a new layer of intensity to your missions.

As an early access title, this is just the start. Look forward to a growing roster of missions, expanded environments, and exciting new features in future updates. Whether you’re raining destruction from above, fighting on foot, or aiming for the top of the shooting range leaderboards, this VR helicopter game delivers an adrenaline-pumping experience that puts you in the heart of the action!

Details

Release date
July 18, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Action
Category
GAMES
Modes
Single User
Play area
Sitting, Standing
Comfort
Comfortable for some
Age rating
Teen
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Touch Controllers
Hand tracking
Languages
English
Internet
Not required
Ratings
★ 4.4 (10 reviews)
Download size
1.5 GB
Version
0.0.5
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes
Content
Violence, Blood

Frequently asked questions

How much does Desert Thunder cost on Meta Quest?

Desert Thunder currently costs $8.99 (down from $9.99)€8.09 (down from €8.99)£6.29 (down from £6.99)¥1,440 (down from ¥1,600)CA$12.59 (down from CA$13.99) on the Meta Horizon Store. That price already includes the exclusive 10% creator discount, applied automatically at checkout through our link.

Is Desert Thunder on sale right now?

Not at the moment, but our creator link takes 10% off at checkout automatically, so you never pay the full sticker price. Store sales come around regularly, and every new discount appears on our deals page the moment it goes live.

Does Desert Thunder work on Quest 3, Quest 3S or Quest 2?

Desert Thunder officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Is Desert Thunder multiplayer or single player?

Desert Thunder is a single-player experience (single user).

Is Desert Thunder comfortable for VR beginners?

Desert Thunder is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

What is the age rating for Desert Thunder?

Desert Thunder is rated Teen on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

Is Desert Thunder any good? What do players think?

Desert Thunder holds a 4.4 / 5 average from 10 player ratings on the official Meta store, still a small sample, so read it as an early signal.

When did Desert Thunder come out?

Desert Thunder was released on July 18, 2025, published by MoonShine Games.