The Best TrackIR Games

2022-07-01 23:27:43 By : Mr. Raymond Luk

These are the best games that take advantage of TrackIR hardware, for even better in-game experiences.

TrackIR is an infrared camera used to track the orientation and position of your head. It then sends this data to TrackIR-enhanced games. It can track a player’s head in 3D space, including yaw, pitch, roll, x-axis, y-axis, and zed axis. This allows you to use head movement to control your eyes in the game. This is great for flight and race simulators, but other genres will also benefit from its capabilities.

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The primary TrackIR camera sits on top of your monitor. You then attach sensors to your gaming headset or a baseball cap. TrackIR comes with software that lets you customize profiles to individual games, or use one of TrackIR’s pre-configured profiles. These are what we think are the ten best games that use the TrackIR hardware and software for the best possible experience.

KartKraft is an immersive sim racing game that focuses on KartKross vehicles. You can custom build your kart with over 1,000 parts and 60 components. All courses in-game were laser scanned by the developers from officially licensed circuits worldwide.

Thanks to this, you will feel all the bumps, cracks, and nuances of a particular track. TrackIR and your racing wheel kit will make it feel like you are at the track. TrackIR allows you to look around with your head, giving you a competitive advantage.

Revival Productions, the creators of the classic series Descent, launched this six-degree-of-freedom, zero-gravity combat game. The game also features a fantastic soundtrack from Dan Wentz, Allister Brimble, and Jerry Berlongieri, and a script written by the writer of Freespace 2.

There's a single-player campaign comprising 15 levels, eight-player multiplayer, and 12 challenge modes in total. TrackIR provides eye-tracking for secondary weapons, the UI, and vehicle headlights, allowing you to react quickly to the events of the game.

theHunter Classic is one of the most realistic hunting games available on the market. Its realism doesn’t make it complicated to play, as its mechanics are easy to learn and you'll easily become a hunting master. TrackIR makes you feel you are actually traversing the environment and tracking animals.

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Keep in mind TrackIR only works on the Classic version of the game, and does not work with the Call of the Wild entry. This isn’t a big deal, as the developers still hold weekly league competitions and sales.

EVE: Valkyrie - Warzone is a spinoff from CCP's successful MMO, EVE Online. This first-person action spaceship shooter has you take control of a spaceship in intense dogfights. Start in space flying school, and end up in some of the best dogfighting you will ever experience.

Actress Katee Sackhoff voices the leader of the Valkyrie, Ran Kavik, which adds to an already fantastic EVE universe. TrackIR mirrors your in-game avatar’s head movements, giving you more control of your ship and additional tactical depth.

DayZ is an open-world survival game, taking place in a post-apocalyptic world where your entire goal is not to get infected by zombies. The game punishes you for dying, as you lose everything and must start over. The game features a 230 km2 map, which supports up to 60 players.

TrackIR gives you complete control over your in-game character’s head movement. It also provides a more extensive field of vision, with some edits. A vast community of players has developed the best TrackIR settings for the most immersive experience.

Arma 3 is a highly realistic military sandbox game. You can play singleplayer, and there's a multiplayer mode with 20 vehicles you can drive or pilot on a map that is 290 km2 in size, and 40 weapons to wield.

TrackIR shines when flying. Join the Steam Workshop to discover player-created content, for even more fun. Being able to look out of the window of your bird while landing will increase your skill, while looking around the area you are hovering in will also provide you with greater situational awareness.

Star Wars: Squadrons is an action spaceship game set in the Star Wars universe. The campaign takes place after Return of the Jedi, and has you playing both factions — the Republic and the Empire.

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TrackIR lets you look around the inside of the cockpit of your starfighter, and gives you a better field of vision of the space you're flying in. This makes you feel like you are actually a member of a fleet. Your game will automatically detect that you are using TrackIR, so no additional setup is needed.

If you ever wanted to drive a cross-country semi-truck, this game is for you. American Truck Simulator allows you to drive several models from official truck manufacturers. You can choose to haul different cargo, like food or machinery, on many types of trailers. The game features realistic simulation, using accurate braking systems and driving safety rules.

American Truck Simulator also offers DLC that lets you drive through your favorite state. Drive like a professional by using TrackIR, which allows you to use your mirrors, watch the road ahead of you, and successfully drop off your cargo.

Microsoft Flight Simulator won Best of Xbox awards in 2021, beating out the likes of Resident Evil Village and Psychonauts 2. Stiff competition indeed, and it's easy to see why — the game features access to over 37,000 airports, a dynamic weather system, accurate planes from tip to tail, and a day and night engine. It's a fantastic experience.

TrackIR lets you look above the gauge panel for a better overall view. It also provides a better field of view, which helps with tasks like landing. All in all, it only serves to heighten the experience.

Project Wingman lets you embrace your inner Maverick or Iceman. It's a combat flight action game that sees you become an ace pilot while flying through an alternate history of Earth. This game isn't an actual flight simulator, like others on this list, but it provides a fantastic experience that new or seasoned flight game players can enjoy.

Fly over 20 aircraft while operating over 40 weapons in a fun single-player campaign or conquest mode. TrackIR is natively supported, so it is easy to set up and use in-game, and really heightens the experience.

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Matthew Kevin Mitchell is a List Writer for TheGamer. He is an avid gamer who gravitates towards the horror genre. When not gaming or writing, he loves to play inline hockey, spoil his dog, and drink an unhealthy amount of coffee.