Half-Life: Alyx (2020)

Reloading, peering around cover and searching a shelf become physical actions, making a small encounter tense without needing dozens of enemies. Gravity gloves make collecting supplies unusually tactile, and the campaign develops from careful exploration into memorable horror and set pieces. This is a full solo VR adventure and requires a compatible headset and controllers; the listed game is not the unofficial NoVR modification. Choose it if slow, hands-on pressure sounds appealing and you have suitable equipment.