You've seen those futuristic pods on Instagram, but now it's time to step inside them with Otherworld in Hackney and Victoria. These 14 individual, 4D immersion rooms come complete with light, sound and movements that adapt for your chosen multiplayer game. Explore The Island's multiverse, choosing between themed games from international studios, including playing with penguins, shooters, puzzles and cook-offs. Plus, racking up those scores means you have DreamCoin to spend on real-life drinks and snacks in the departure lounge afterwards.

For some of the most cutting-edge free-roam virtual reality, head to Sandbox VR in Holborn. This place is inspired by Star Trek's Holodeck, featuring Hollywood motion capture cameras, 3D precision body trackers and haptic suits, so you can use your whole body to explore eight unique worlds built by EA, Sony, and Ubisoft veterans. Fight aliens and zombies, or even take part in Squid Game across an exclusive experience in partnership with Netflix. Afterwards, you'll be watching your group highlights and sipping on tasty cocktails made by a robotic bartender (yes, really).

Some of the best virtual reality London has on the cards? You'll find it at Hyper Reality, the steampunk-inspired space on Mile End Road with a VR arena, rollercoaster and go-karting for endless fun across an 'all-access' package. Many of what's on offer here can't be found anywhere else in Europe, from playing as Vikings to enjoying four different adventures versus zombies.

When you need the best zombie VR experience London has to offer, Ealing's Navrtar has to be pretty high up on the list for its unique free-roam story. Not only is their super popular apocalypse survival game, Overrun, getting a second instalment - meaning you'll once again go head-to-head with the hordes of undead created by the nefarious Dr. Dracarev - but there's also zombie shooting adventure Contagion to get stuck into. We also recommend Strike Team Delta to do battle against invading extra-terrestrials. 

DNA VR is the city's leading virtual reality arcade, where you'll be plunged into an alternate world across immersive experiences at locations in Camden, Battersea and Hammersmith. This next-dimension gaming happens in escape rooms, private pods or in the free-roam space with wireless immersion, allowing for groups of up to 10. Plus, each person gets their own headset to choose between a 30-strong library of games - think fighting dragons, swimming with whales and surviving the apocalypse. 

Situated in Bromley, VR N3XT is the place to go for non-stop entertainment. Get ready for epic battles in uncharted worlds in the arcade, which includes escape rooms, fights against mythical creatures and even puzzles. These games are suitable for players aged seven and up, so you get 45 minutes of virtual reality playtime alongside the whole family.

What if an Alice in Wonderland-inspired VR escape room in London sounds right up your alley? Then Meet Space VR at Boxpark in Wembley has you covered for meeting the Mad Hatter, having a tea party and making sure the Red Queen doesn't have your head. But that's not all on the epic lineup from big gaming names here. There are Zero Latency free roam experiences to take on Vass and his pals from Far Cry 3 and further virtual reality escape rooms from Ubisoft, including those set in the world of Assassin's Creed - to name just a few.