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VR vs Flat Mode Planner

Use this when: you want the fastest answer on whether to start in VR, desktop FPS mode or Steam Deck. The result uses only confirmed platform/leaderboard facts.

I own a PCVR/OpenXR headset Physical gun handling is the main reason I want the game I want to play away from my desktop / on Steam Deck I prefer mouse/keyboard or conventional controller FPS controls

Choose what matters to you, then run the planner.

What the recommendation is based on

VR and non-VR are both fully supported at Early Access launch.
Steam Deck support is part of the non-VR launch plan.
Steam leaderboards are split between VR and non-VR.
Final launch control bindings should be learned in the matching tutorial/range, not copied from the Alyx mod.