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The Phoenix Gene
ArcadeActionNarrative

The Phoenix Gene

by HEROmation · Released June 5, 2025
★★★★★4.3113 reviews
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2
ComfortComfortable for most
ModesSingle User
Play areaStanding, Room-scale, Sitting
Size3.3 GB
In-app purchasesNone
Languages33 languages

About this game

Control a Phoenix using your real-world movement in a room-scale third-person action shooter where physical positioning, fast reactions, and reality shifting decide survival.

Move through your play space to guide Firestorm, a powerful Phoenix that follows your controllers. Physically dodge incoming laser fire, unleash fire attacks, and outmaneuver enemy drones across shifting realities. You don’t hold weapons — your movement is the control.

  • Room-scale physical gameplay designed for active VR
  • Move around your real-world space to steer the Phoenix in real time
  • Physically dodge incoming attacks and hazards
  • Reach for power-ups and protect vulnerable allies

Guide a Phoenix from a unique third-person perspective:

  • Controller-driven movement and positioning
  • Fireballs and flame attacks launched from the Phoenix
  • Spatial awareness combined with fast arcade-style action

Shift between realities to change the battlefield:

  • Toggle worlds to alter combat flow
  • Adapt strategy as environments transform
  • Balance reflexes with tactical decisions

A narrative-driven action adventure blending sci-fi fantasy with physical VR gameplay and classic arcade inspiration.

Move to the upbeat soundtrack by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope. Amplify the immersion with bHaptics TactSuit, TactSleeve and TactVisor to feel every explosion and hit in your bones.

Try the free trial of The Phoenix Gene today.

What players say

4.3 from 113 ratings on the Meta Quest Store

Definite classic Star Fox gameplay vibes

Some of my favorite parts of the game would be spoilers. So, I’ll just start by simply saying that I absolutely love This game! Definite classic Star Fox gameplay vibes, except that you can now virtually control and guide your hero instantly with either hand as needed. There is much…

non-exist-entSep 20255 found this helpfulDeveloper replied

A Fresh Twist on VR Shooting

The Phoenix Gene surprised me in the best way. It’s got a unique vibe that stands out from other on-rails VR shooters, both in how it plays and how it tells its story. The hand-switching mechat nic to control your dragon/phoenix is actually pretty cool once you get the hang of it, and…

csonisJul 20253 found this helpfulDeveloper replied
Mixed review

A fun arcade game with potential!

I gave The Phoenix Gene three stars ☆☆☆ upon launch, but after revisiting the game almost two months later, I now give it 3.5 stars out of five. (Further details below) To start with, the visuals are fun and colorful! The phoenix character model looks very cool and is highly detailed…

The_CinemaNautAug 20251 found this helpfulDeveloper replied
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Release date
June 5, 2025
Genre
Arcade, Action, Narrative
Category
GAMES
Modes
Single User
Play area
Standing, Room-scale, Sitting
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone 10+
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Touch Controllers
Hand tracking
–
Languages
English, English (US), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (South Africa), English (UK), Chinese (China), Chinese (Hong Kong), Chinese (Taiwan), Dutch, Dutch (Belgium), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), German, German (Switzerland), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Argentina), Spanish (Chile), Spanish (Colombia), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Peru), Spanish (Puerto Rico), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Venezuela), Swedish, Turkish
Internet
Not required
Ratings
★ 4.3 (113 reviews)
Download size
3.3 GB
Version
1.4
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes
Content
Fantasy Violence

Price history

Lowest price ever

Went on sale 4 times since Jul 12. Lowest ever: $8.99 (64% off), and that is the price right now.

-52%$11.99-20%$19.99Aug 24 - Sep 25AugSepOct$24.99$8.99Jul 12Today-52%-52%-20%-64%AugSepOct$24.99$8.99
  • Regular price$24.99
  • Jul 20-27$11.99 (-52%)
  • Aug 14-24$11.99 (-52%)
  • Aug 24 - Sep 25$19.99 (-20%)
  • since Oct 23$8.99 (-64%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in USD.

Lowest price ever

Went on sale 3 times since Jul 12. Lowest ever: €7.99 (65% off), and that is the price right now.

-52%€10.99Aug 14 - Sep 25AugSepOct€22.99€7.99Jul 12Today-52%-52%-65%AugSepOct€22.99€7.99
  • Regular price€22.99
  • Jul 21-27€10.99 (-52%)
  • Aug 14 - Sep 25€10.99 (-52%)
  • since Oct 23€7.99 (-65%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in EUR.

Lowest price ever

Went on sale 3 times since Jul 12. Lowest ever: £6.99 (65% off), and that is the price right now.

-55%£8.99Aug 14 - Sep 25AugSepOct£19.99£6.99Jul 12Today-55%-55%-65%AugSepOct£19.99£6.99
  • Regular price£19.99
  • Jul 22-27£8.99 (-55%)
  • Aug 14 - Sep 25£8.99 (-55%)
  • since Oct 23£6.99 (-65%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in GBP.

Lowest price ever

Went on sale 3 times since Jul 12. Lowest ever: ¥1,400 (64% off), and that is the price right now.

-51%¥1,900Aug 14 - Sep 25AugSepOct¥3,900¥1,400Jul 12Today-51%-51%-64%AugSepOct¥3,900¥1,400
  • Regular price¥3,900
  • Jul 21-27¥1,900 (-51%)
  • Aug 14 - Sep 25¥1,900 (-51%)
  • since Oct 23¥1,400 (-64%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in JPY.

Lowest price ever

Went on sale 3 times since Jul 12. Lowest ever: CA$11.99 (65% off), and that is the price right now.

-53%CA$15.99Aug 14 - Sep 25AugSepOctCA$33.99CA$11.99Jul 12Today-53%-53%-65%AugSepOctCA$33.99CA$11.99
  • Regular priceCA$33.99
  • Jul 21-27CA$15.99 (-53%)
  • Aug 14 - Sep 25CA$15.99 (-53%)
  • since Oct 23CA$11.99 (-65%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in CAD.

Frequently asked questions

The Phoenix Gene costs $8.99 (down from $24.99)€7.99 (down from €22.99)£6.99 (down from £19.99)¥1,400 (down from ¥3,900)CA$11.99 (down from CA$33.99) on the Meta Horizon Store.

Yes: The Phoenix Gene is currently discounted on the Meta store, until Nov 2, 2026 (Pacific Time). This is the lowest price we've tracked for it. The reduced price is applied automatically at checkout.

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

The Phoenix Gene is a single-player experience (single user).

The Phoenix Gene is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

The Phoenix Gene is rated Everyone 10+ on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

The Phoenix Gene holds a 4.3 / 5 average from 113 player ratings on the official Meta store, a solid sample of the player base.

The Phoenix Gene was released on June 5, 2025, published by HEROmation.