About This App
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Category
Aciton
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Installs
2M+
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Content Rating
14
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Developer Email
info@anotheraxiom.com
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Privacy Policy
https://gorillatagvr.com/privacy-policy
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Editor Reviews
Gorilla Tag is a VR multiplayer game where you play as a gorilla and swing around using only your hands. It's the kind of game that sounds ridiculous on paper but completely hooks you once you're in it. Right now it's a pure VR title, so you need a headset like Quest or SteamVR to jump in. It's not on regular android phones or consoles like Xbox or Switch, though you can find it on the Meta Quest Store and Steam. The game launched back in early 2021 and blew up fast through word of mouth. On the Quest store it's free to download and install, and there are no ads. There are in-game purchases for cosmetics, usually a few bucks for a hat or a little accessory, nothing that affects gameplay. You can grab it from the official store, and the app has millions of installs at this point, which says a lot for a game made by a small team.
Playing Gorilla Tag is simple to learn but takes real practice. You move by pushing off surfaces with your hands, so your arms are basically your legs. No buttons, no sticks, just raw arm movement. The best part is the social chaos. You hop into lobbies and it's just a bunch of gorillas running from each other, playing tag, or messing around in custom game modes. My favorite thing is the movement itself. Once you get good at launching yourself across the map, it feels amazing, like you're flying. There's a real skill curve, and you can feel yourself getting better every session.
Compared to other VR games, Gorilla Tag stands out because it doesn't hold your hand. Games like Rec Room or VRChat have way more menus and activities, but Gorilla Tag keeps it raw and physical. That's why I keep coming back. It's also way easier to just jump into than something like Echo VR, which had more complex controls and eventually shut down. The community is huge and mostly friendly, and there's always a lobby to join. If you want a VR game that's simple, active, and genuinely fun with friends, this is the one I'd tell you to install first.
Features
- Arm-based locomotion 🦍 - You move by pushing off the ground and walls with your hands, which makes every session a mini workout and feels totally different from stick movement.
- Cross-platform lobbies 🌍 - Quest and Steam players can play together, so you're never stuck in a tiny player pool like some smaller VR titles.
- Free entry with cosmetic shop 💰 - The game costs nothing to download and play, and the paid items are just hats and accessories, so you never feel forced to spend.
Pros
- Movement that feels earned 🎮 - Unlike Rec Room where you teleport or use sticks, Gorilla Tag makes you work for speed, and that makes every good swing feel rewarding.
- Huge active community 👥 - There are always full lobbies, and custom modes keep things fresh, which is more than I can say for some quieter VR apps.
- Free and easy to install 📲 - No price barrier and no ads, so it's the easiest recommendation I can give to a friend who just got a headset.
Cons
- Motion sickness risk 🤢 - The arm swinging and fast turns can mess with you, especially compared to seated VR games like Moss, so take breaks early on.
- Toxic lobbies sometimes 🚫 - Like any social VR game, you'll run into loud or annoying players, and moderation isn't as tight as something like VRChat's reporting system.
- Thin content loop 🔁 - Once you've played tag and a few custom modes, there isn't a ton of progression, so it relies on friends and community to stay fun.
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