Virtual-O

Orienteering simulator where map reading guides your route across unfamiliar terrain

Contours · Released Dec 7, 2016 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 144
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Jun 24, 2020
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 6 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Virtual-O?

A single-player sports simulation with courses built from real-world orienteering maps and laser-scanned terrain. You use a map and compass to visit checkpoints in order, choosing routes through terrain that affects your running speed.

For you if...

+you want to practice navigation skills used in real orienteering

Not for you if...

−you prefer running races without having to read maps

What players say

85% of 144 reviews are positive

Players praise the running simulation and detailed terrain. Common complaints concern limited maps, a high price, and a lack of development updates. The latest reviewer reports that servers no longer work, preventing access to any maps.

Screenshots and trailer

Virtual-O system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 6 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
Memory: 6 GB RAM

Does Virtual-O have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Virtual-O 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: Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Virtual-O 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

Recent updates

Jun 24, 2020 · New beta branch build with instanced rendering of vegetation
Jan 4, 2019 · Loading times for map catalog and course replays improved!
Dec 20, 2018 · Merry Christmas! New Landvetter Landehof map has arrived
Jan 26, 2018 · Long awaited feature is now available in Virtual-O. Strafing
Dec 22, 2017 · Merry Christmas! Get Virtual-O with 30% discount and new Gironella map!