SideQuest is a desktop application that allows users to discover, install, and manage virtual reality games and applications on Meta Quest headsets. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, SideQuest provides access to VR content beyond the official Meta Horizon Store, including indie games, experimental apps, and community-created experiences. The software simplifies sideloading by enabling users to install APK files directly onto their headsets through USB or supported wireless connections. SideQuest also includes advanced device management tools for adjusting headset settings, managing installed applications, transferring files, and monitoring device performance. Users can stream their VR headset display to a computer, capture screenshots, record gameplay, and customize settings to enhance their VR experience. With its combination of content discovery, sideloading, and headset management capabilities, SideQuest provides a versatile platform for VR enthusiasts, developers, and users.
Features
- VR Game and App Discovery: Browse and install independent VR games, experimental applications, and community-created experiences beyond the official Meta Horizon Store.
- APK Sideloading: Install APK files and other supported application packages directly onto Meta Quest headsets without relying on the official app marketplace.
- Wireless and USB Connectivity: Connect compatible VR headsets to a desktop computer through USB or wireless connections for application installation and device management.
- Advanced Headset Customization: Adjust headset settings such as rendering resolution, refresh rates, performance configurations, and other advanced device options.
- File and Application Management: Browse headset files, transfer content, manage installed applications, configure permissions, and perform supported backup operations.
- - VR Streaming and Recording: Mirror headset gameplay to a computer, capture screenshots, record VR sessions, and access streaming controls for content creation and troubleshooting.