Martin Rumenov Creature and Future Friends Champion VR Excellence
Creature, the studio behind hits like Maestro and The Light Brigade, in collaboration with PR agency Future Friends Games, held the first-ever VR Forever Awards to honor the best virtual reality titles available on Steam. Their initiative also kicked off a dedicated festival designed to help players discover standout VR content and enjoy exclusive deals.
Celebrating VR’s Finest: Six Distinct Award Categories
Industry Experts Bestow Honors Across Genres
A panel of respected judges, including Jasmine Uniza (Flat2VR Studios), Andrew Eiche (Owlchemy Labs), and Anita Tung (Pontoco), selected winners spanning six categories.
Award Recipients:
- Best Hidden Gem: The Under Presents (Tender Claws)
- Best Solo Journey: Moss: Book II (Polyarc)
- Best Social Time: Walkabout Minigolf (Mighty Coconut)
- All Time Classic: Job Simulator (Owlchemy Labs)
- Most Anticipated: Reach (nDreams)
- Game of the Year (GOTY): The Midnight Walk (MoonHood/FTG)
VR Forever Steam Festival: Discover, Demo, and Save
Over 130 Games Featured With Major Discounts
Running September 18–23, the VR Forever Festival brings together more than 130 VR titles, including celebrated bestsellers like Job Simulator, Gorilla Tag, Synth Riders, Among Us 3D: VR, Tetris Effect: Connected, and Walkabout Mini Golf. The event offers players early access to new demos, lightning trailers for nominees, and substantial offers on both classics and fresh releases.
Industry Voices: Championing VR’s Growth
Insight From Event Organizers
Ed Lago, Label Director at Creature, reflected, “It was an honor to organize the first VR Forever Festival. Our curated titles range from all-time classics to hidden gems and new releases—VR Forever truly has something for everyone.”
Kris Wingfield-Bennetts of Future Friends Games added, “We noticed a lack of a major, annual Steam festival for VR. Partnering on VR Forever was a natural fit, and we’re thrilled for players to experience never-before-seen demos and the steepest discounts yet.”
Creature CEO Doug North Cook concluded, “There has never been a more exciting time to play VR games. VR Forever celebrates the incredible progress made in the past decade and our commitment to new creative experiences.”
About Future Friends Games
Supporting Indies and Innovators
Founded in 2017, Future Friends Games began by helping indie developers find audiences, later expanding into publishing with hits like Omno and Exo One, supporting acclaimed VR launches including The Last Clockwinder and Maestro, and collaborating on upcoming titles set for release in 2025.
About Creature
Building the Future of VR Play
Creature was established in 2023 as a forward-thinking VR game studio and label, aiming to drive industry innovation with a portfolio that includes THRASHER, Maestro, and The Light Brigade, while providing business development for indie studios.
Join the Celebration
Explore the VR Forever Festival on Steam
Gamers and VR enthusiasts can explore the VR Forever Steam page for a complete list of award winners, judge profiles, game trailers, and press assets. The festival continues through September 23, inviting everyone to experience VR’s most creative, social, and innovative titles.
