| Marvel's Deadpool VR | |
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| Developer | Twisted Pixel Games |
| Publisher | Oculus Studios |
| Director | Daniel Bullock |
| Designer | Phil Therien |
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| Composers | Christopher Young Gil Young |
| Platforms | Meta Quest 3 Meta Quest 3S |
| Release | November 18, 2025 |
| Genre | Hack and slash |
| Mode | Single-player |
Marvel's Deadpool VR is ahack and slash video game developed byTwisted Pixel Games and published byOculus Studios. The game was released in November 2025 forvirtual reality headsetsMeta Quest 3 andMeta Quest 3S.
During a fight withFlag-Smasher,Deadpool falls into a portal to Mojo World, where he is enlisted byMojo to kidnap several villains, such asLady Deathstrike,Mephisto,Omega Red, andUltimo, for his reality show.[1][2]
Marvel's Deadpool VR is ahack and slash video game played from afirst-person perspective. In the game, the player assumes control of thetitular character, whose weapons of choice are a pair of katanas and a pair of handguns. Additional weapons, such as the "Mojonir," a weapon inspired byThor's hammer, and asniper rifle that shoots tiny humans, can be unlocked as players progress in the game.[3] Weapons can also be thrown at enemies.[4] Deadpool is a highly agile character, capable of performingparkour moves such as wall-running, sliding, and double-jumping. He is also equipped with agrappling hook, which allows him to reach distant points and pull enemies toward him. During combat, Deadpool may lose one of his limbs, though it will slowly regenerate due to his healing power.[5] His lost limb, however, can also be used as a weapon against enemies.[6]
The game was developed byTwisted Pixel Games, which had previously developed comedic games such as'Splosion Man andLocoCycle. The game spent more than three years in development.[7] Twisted Pixel collaborated closely withMarvel Games, which provided additional input on gameplay. The game was designed to encourage experimentation, as the game allows players to use Deadpool's weapons in numerous creative ways.[5] The game features an original story, with the characterbreaking the fourth wall, similar to his depiction in the comics andmovies.[4]
Deadpool VR was announced in June 2025.[8] Following the announcement thatNeil Patrick Harris would voice Deadpool in the game, actorRyan Reynolds, who portrayed the character in the live action movies, released an "over reaction" video on YouTube to promote the game.[9]John Leguizamo was revealed to have voiced Mojo two months later duringGamescom 2025 that August.[1]
The game was released on November 18, 2025 forvirtual reality headsetsMeta Quest 3 andMeta Quest 3S.[10] It was the last game developed by Twisted Pixel, as the studio was shut down byMeta Platforms in January 2026.[11]
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 76/100[12] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Game Informer | 7.75/10[14] |
| IGN | 8/10[13] |
The game received "generally favorable" reviews according toreview aggregatorMetacritic.[12]
Gabriel Moss, writing forIGN, described the game as a "the most complete and entertaining superhero VR experience sinceBatman: Arkham Shadow", praising the game's humor, length and combat. In particular, he noted that since Deadpool can lose his limb, it created many memorable combat encounters and scenarios unique to each player. He also praised the game for its replayability, as players can play the game again as different Deadpool variants, who will have slightly different dialogue in certain sections of the game.[13] Kyle Hilliard fromGame Informer felt that Twisted Pixel had demonstrated a strong understanding of the character, though he was disappointed by the game's humor as he felt that the jokes were not funny. While he enjoyed the gunplay, boss fights and combat, he felt that the design of the game's levels was monotonous.[14]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | The Game Awards 2025 | Best VR/AR Game | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 2026 | 15th New York Game Awards | Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game | Nominated | [17][18] |
| 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards | Immersive Reality Game of the Year | Nominated | [19][20] | |
| Immersive Reality Technical Achievement | Nominated |
