Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War

A World War II-themed VR shooter pitting cacti against bugs

Cactus VR Studios · Released May 3, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 152
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Sep 20, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 6 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War?

In this free, single-player VR shooter, you play a cactus soldier defending Cacti Island from an invading bug army. The linear campaign takes you through trenches, cities, and woods, fighting alongside your comrade Emilio.

For you if...

+you prefer linear story campaigns over open-ended exploration
+you enjoy demanding firefights in virtual reality

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer battles or cooperative missions
−you prefer historically grounded soldiers and settings

What players say

87% of 152 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and campaign storytelling. A critical review objects to unclear objectives and text-to-speech voice acting.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 6 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 x64
Processor: Ryzen 3 2000 Series or better
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: Requires VR Headset, Oculus or Valve Index recommended

Does Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Cactus Cowboy - Plants at War use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Some voicelines were made with Replica Studios, a verified Unity Solution. Everything used is licensed.

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