Games Like Google Earth VR Similar Exploration Games like Google Earth VR

Google Earth VR is described as 'The world has so many beautiful and amazing places to visit. If we're lucky, we're able to travel and see a few of them. But even the most active travelers can only see a fraction. What if we could see them all?' and is a exploration game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Google Earth VR for a variety of platforms, including Meta Quest, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Android apps. The best Google Earth VR alternative is Google Earth. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Earth or Mixed Reality Link. Other Google Earth VR like games are Snap OS, Meta Horizon OS, visionOS and WorldLense (formerly EarthQuest).

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  1. Google Earth icon

    Google Earth

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    Explore Earth from space to sea with detailed satellite imagery, 3D buildings, and ad-free service. Save toured places, share them, and explore offline all points of interest around the globe.

    53 Google Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
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    Usable on VR using the App is possible

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    • Google Earth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Google Earth VR.

    • Google Earth is the most popular free alternative to Google Earth VR.

    • Google Earth is Free Personal and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is Free and Proprietary
  2. Mixed Reality Link icon

    Mixed Reality Link

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    Experience a seamless blend of Windows 11 and mixed reality with Mixed Reality Link. Pair easily using a QR code for a secure, high-quality, low-latency connection that transforms your Meta Quest 3 into a private, multi-monitor workstation, boosting your productivity and focus.

    28 Mixed Reality Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Meta Quest
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  4. SteamVR icon

    SteamVR

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    SteamVR is the ultimate tool for experiencing VR content on the hardware of your choice. SteamVR supports the Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and others.

    18 SteamVR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HTC Vive
    • Steam
    • Meta Quest
    • SteamVR
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    Google Earth VR is an App, SteamVR is more like an additional platform

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    • SteamVR is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Snap OS icon

    Snap OS

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    Snap OS brings Spectacles to life through an intuitive interface and capabilities that reflect how people naturally interact with the world. You can easily navigate Snap OS with your hands and voice – and the main menu is always in the palm of your hand.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • SnapChat
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  6. Meta Horizon OS icon

    Meta Horizon OS

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    This new hardware ecosystem will run on Meta Horizon OS, the mixed reality operating system that powers our Meta Quest headsets. We chose this name to reflect our vision of a computing platform built around people and connection—and the shared social fabric that makes this...

    15 Meta Horizon OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Meta Quest
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    Google Earth VR is an app, Meta Horizon OS is a platform

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    • Meta Horizon OS is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is also Free and Proprietary
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    visionOS

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    All-new platform. Familiar frameworks and tools. Get ready to design and build an entirely new universe of apps and games for Apple Vision Pro.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • visionOS
    • iPhone
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    Google Earth VR is an app, Apple vision OS is a platform

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    • visionOS is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is also Free and Proprietary
  9. WorldLense (formerly EarthQuest) icon

    WorldLense (formerly EarthQuest)

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    Updated with every user suggestion at least twice a week for almost an year, Top Features are:

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Meta Quest
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    EarthQuest is like Google Earth VR, but standalone on Quest devices. Google Earth VR is a PCVR app.

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    It has the same content but the interface is more intuitive, the developer updates the app constantly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • WorldLense (formerly EarthQuest) is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Earth VR.

    • WorldLense (formerly EarthQuest) is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is Free and Proprietary
  10. Bing Maps 3D icon

    Bing Maps 3D

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    To view maps in 3D, and tour and save collections to video, install 3D.

    29 Bing Maps 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Wooorld

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    Traveling the world in VR using a 3D Map, choosing 360° Panoramas. Or playing a game of "Where on the Wooorld", trying to find the location of the 360° Panorama on the 2D Map.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Meta Quest
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    Wooorld is a game using 3D map data and 360° panoramas. Sources are Google Earth and Bing Maps. Also features a game mode similar to GeoGuesser.

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    • Wooorld is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Earth VR is Free and Proprietary
  12. Wander (VR) icon

    Wander (VR)

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    Explore the world with complete freedom. From the comfort of your living room you can teleport almost anywhere you might want to go.

    5 Wander (VR) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Meta Quest
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    Fulldive VR

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    An all purpose Virtual Reality platform to stream 360 videos, multiplayer games, and interact with friends for Daydream and Cardboard users.

    15 Fulldive VR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Daydream
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  14. Live Street View MAp Explorer icon

    Live Street View MAp Explorer

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    Street View – World Explorer transforms your iPhone into a window to the planet. Move from a map to real street-level imagery with a single tap, and experience places as if you’re standing right there. No complicated tools, no clutter—just pure exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discover any place instantly with live street view and smooth 3D map experience. Explore cities, streets, and landmarks in real time with easy navigation controls.
    Drop pins on any location with a single tap and save places with name, date, and notes. Perfect for remembering favorite spots, travel plans, and important locations.
    Access all your saved places, favorites, and measurements in one organized history. Quickly manage, revisit, or edit your stored locations anytime.
     
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