I like playing VR games more in theory than do I in practice, which is exactly why I'm so pleased to see that Moss: The Forgotten Relic is part of the Steam Next Fest line-up this year, and has a free demo you can play right now (check out our Steam Next Fest guide for more)! I've always had a soft spot for developer Polyarc's tiny mouse hero, Quill, and this re-release that collects together the first two Moss games in a non-VR package makes it much easier to recommend for those who haven't shelled out for virtual reality headwear just yet, or who can't always be bothered to set it up (guilty!).
The original Moss first released for PlayStation VR in 2018, a couple of years into the system's lifespan – but I remember it being one of the first to really sell me on the idea that it could support full game experiences (alongside Resident Evil 7 and Astro Bot, if you were curious). Peering into a tiny world of fantasy animals, Quill needs my help as a headset-wearing invisible force to help her with her across two games worth of action-adventure questing: performing light platforming, solving puzzles elements, and the odd bit of sword-swinging. Going hands-on with the upcoming Moss: The Forgotten Relic, I'm charmed at how well the experience translates into non-VR.
