We’re all well-versed when it is to the Oculus Storefront and its rigorous curation. This is what ensures that the quality of games and experiences top-quality and stops low-quality apps from falling through the cracks. However, this also makes it difficult for independent developers to publish their VR content on the Oculus platform.
Oculus launched “App Lab” as a method to address this issue. It lets independent developers publish their VR content in an official location www.renderingwithstyle.com/oculus-rift-the-main-goal-of-the-project-with-the-help-of-glasses/ without needing to undergo the rigorous selection process of the Oculus Storefront. The App Lab is similar to the regular Oculus storefront in that you can browse and download apps the same way you would on a traditional virtual storefront but it’s not well-curated.
If your app is successful in the App Lab it may be promoted to the Oculus Storefront, where it will gain more attention and be able to reach a wider audience. This is not solely based on the number of downloads, but also on retention metrics, long term profitability, the teams working on development and so on.
App Lab is an excellent way to experience the full range of Oculus Quest applications. There are tons of exciting games and experiences to play, including well-known nongames like Tilt Brush which turns your headset into an immersive art studio. Quill Theater is a cool VR media app that showcases amazing 6DoF animations and movies created by the community.
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