VR in your browser

PortalVR for WebXR lets you experience immersive content across the web from your laptop or tablet.

Play spatial experiences right at your desk without a headset.

To try PortalVR for WebXR, open this site on a laptop or tablet.

Try Demos:

HelloXR: Hit the Enter VR button to play in your browser—with nothing on your face. GitHub + Attributions

PortalVR has partnered with HeyVR.io to bring you the best WebXR content and games when you want to play VR without wearing a headset.

Crazy Fish: When Sharks Attack

Underwater VR adventure with sharks and sea creatures.

Codename: Spectral Dawn

Action VR experience by Waterhouse Interactive.

Dead Secret Circle

Mystery thriller VR game ported to WebXR.

Elysian

Cyberpunk VR wave shooter by EliXR Games.

Getaway Car

High-speed VR chase game by TexelPad.

WXR-M100 Virtual Theremin

Experience the charm and mystique of this rare electronic instrument.

Cloud 9

Retro-futuristic flight action game.

Voyager Simulator

Explore the cosmos in this immersive VR space experience.

Explore WebXR

Install PortalVR to use it on any WebXR site. Just click on the "VR" button to launch.

Wonderbricks

A peaceful block-building experience.

The Escape Artist

VR puzzle game with incredibly rich narrative and polished UX.

Studyroom

Personal WebXR study by Ayushman Johir with baked lighting.

Worlds Demolisher

Knock down towers and conquer the universe in this Breakout-like game.

Magical Reflections

An exhibition of the painter Johann Erdmann Hummel (1786-1822)

The Magic of Flight

A series of educational experiences centred around theme of flying.

Jumpy Balls

Use the boxes to guide the balls through the ring!

Matterport Discover

Virtual tours of museums, art galleries, historical sites, and more.

Raw Emotions

Embody the heart and mind of a Paralympian.

FLOW immersive

An exploration of ways to present data in different ways while inside a VR environment.

We Are Not Alone

Cartoonfun's immersive WebXR cartoon diorama.

Monster Hands

Scary time! See your hands in WebXR passthrough, made with Needle Engine.

Wolvic Browser

An open-source XR browser you can install in-headset to surf immersive sites.

ExposeXR tile artwork from Wolvic start page

ExposeXR Showcase

A giant directory of WebXR games, apps, social worlds, and 360 tours.

Needle Engine Samples

Downloadable scenes showing modern WebGPU/WebXR rendering workflows.

SuperSplat

Edit, publish, and browse 3D Gaussian splats right from the browser.

FAQs

What is PortalVR for WebXR?

PortalVR is a WebXR runtime you can install in your browser or drop into your existing WebXR site so laptop and tablet users can play immersive experiences using their phone as a 6DoF VR controller. To try it, load this page on a laptop or tablet and click "Enter VR" in the demo above.

What hardware do I need?

Any laptop or tablet with a Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Brave, Edge) works. Most current phones (iOS or Android) work great as controllers. You can also plug in your Quest headset and use its controllers while the headset sits on your desk.

What accessories do I need?

A tablet stand lets you prop up your device as a fixed display. For extra depth, green-magenta 3D glasses can be worn for full stereo 3D. Check out the PortalVR Essential Gear list.

How do I add PortalVR to my WebXR site?

Add a single script tag to your page to enable PortalVR for all your non-headset visitors. Click the "Add to your site" button above to get the embed code. If you use a Content Security Policy, you'll need to add the appropriate rules.

How do I get content?

WebXR content can be found across the web. Check out the Explore section above for some great starting points including games, virtual tours, art galleries, and productivity apps.

Can I record gameplay?

Yes. Use your operating system's built-in screen recorder or any capture tool to grab smooth footage of the WebXR scene right from your browser.

Can I use VR controllers or a gamepad?

Yes! Plug your Quest headset into your computer via USB and you can use the Quest controllers while the headset sits on your desk. This gives you full 6DoF tracked controllers without wearing the headset. You can also attach a gamepad like Backbone to your phone.

What should I use this for?

Developers can test builds without a headset, give walkthrough demos anywhere, and capture smooth flythrough footage for tutorials or social posts. Consumers can explore WebXR content without needing to own or wear a VR headset.