Try these 10 awesome virtual-reality apps for Google Daydream View

If you want to experience virtual reality without breaking the bank, you may have considered Google's $100 Daydream View headset, which relies on a smartphone to bring the wearer into new worlds. Once you purchase your new toy, you'll want to download the best games and apps for the device—and we've handpicked some of our favorites.

First, you will need a Daydream-compatible phone to install and run these apps inside the headset. That means you must own any Pixel phone, or a Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, or Moto Z2 Force. You can find a full list of compatible phones here. You'll control most of the games with the help of a hand-held remote that comes with the headset.

With the hardware out of the way, let's get to the apps. These will all run on last year's original Daydream View, as well as the upgraded 2017 version.

Wonderglade
Wonderglade provides a collection of fun carnival games with a VR twist. You might play a few holes of crazy golf, throw some basketballs through levitating hoops, or spray a hose to put out a fire in a miniature town. As you progress, you unlock new activities. To access even more premium games, you have to pay. However, prices start as low as $1, and you can explore plenty of games for free.

This app really shows off how enjoyable mobile VR can be—the mini-games are well-designed, the graphics are sharp, and the controls feel intuitive. Free, with extra content starting at $1

Sherlock VR
Imagine your Daydream View headset is a deerstalker hat, and you're in the right frame of mind for Sherlock VR. This app leads you through a series of incredibly detailed and well-rendered rooms. To solve the case, you'll need to spot the clues in each chamber.

Although this game runs a little short, and you have to stump up some cash for it, those who like playing detective will get a kick out of this one. It should appeal to anyone who likes their VR experiences slightly slower and more cerebral. $2

Google Street View
On a browser or phone, Street View shows you the view from outside your house, in front of the Taj Mahal, or just about anywhere else on the globe. In VR though, it gets even more impressive. First of all, you can peer all around you in 360 degrees to check out the sights. This gives you a taste of touring a world-famous landmark or visiting a potential vacation spot. But the app really shines by letting you quickly zip up and down roads with a flick of the Daydream controller.

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