VAR: Exterminate

A VR zombie shooter with ability choices between enemy waves

VAR LIVE International Ltd · Released May 16, 2021 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 135
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Dec 22, 2021
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is VAR: Exterminate?

A single-player VR roguelite shooter set in a city overrun by zombies. You fight through 12 stages across two chapters, collect money and chips from defeated enemies, and use them to upgrade weapons and equipment.

For you if...

+you enjoy fighting zombies that approach from several directions

Not for you if...

−you want free movement instead of fighting from one spot

What players say

88% of 135 reviews are positive

Players praise the replay value and the variety of ability and upgrade combinations. Some criticize the repetitive combat.

Screenshots and trailer

VAR: Exterminate system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Core i5-7600 / Ryzen 5 3500 or equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space

Does VAR: Exterminate have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does VAR: Exterminate run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 80
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Russian, French, German.

Does VAR: Exterminate use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam