Although not specifically an Oculus Rift game, it's hard to imagine playing Narcosis without the headset. The game is an underwater survival story which demands the player manage his or her oxygen supply as they navigate the ocean depths when an incident leaves them stranded.

"The perception is that it's a horror game and that's cool," says David Chen, part of the development studio Honor Code. "But we're definitely hoping for some moments of beauty."

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