HeyVR Gameplay SDK
HeyVR Gameplay SDK is free software for games published on heyVR.
What HeyVR Gameplay SDK is
HeyVR Gameplay SDK is free software for games published on heyVR. It connects a game to heyVR APIs and platform features through NPM or by direct injection into the game build. Developers can create and manage leaderboards, retrieve scores and user-specific data, and store game items that players unlock or purchase. Arena supports matchmaking, lobbies, a WebSocket game server for games with more than two players, and peer-to-peer hosting for 1v1 games. Savegame stores player data on heyVR servers and synchronizes it across the user’s devices, although progress saving currently requires authentication. The SDK supports web games, including WebXR and browser-based VR. Submitted builds require review before publication. Organizations can register free and own unlimited projects and members. Paid in-game features or services must use heyVR Monetization APIs. Support is available through Discord.
Good
- Free plan for games published on heyVR
- Leaderboard management and player score access
- Matchmaking, lobbies, and multiplayer servers
- Inventory and synchronized cloud saves
- NPM or direct-injection integration
Watch out
- Save progress requires authenticated users
- Submitted builds need review before publication
- Paid in-game transactions must use Monetization APIs
Who it suits
It suits developers publishing web, WebXR, or browser-based VR games on heyVR. It is also relevant to organizations managing multiple heyVR projects.
Verdict
HeyVR Gameplay SDK covers common online game services for heyVR titles, including competition, multiplayer, inventory, and saves. Its free availability and web-focused integration fit developers publishing through that platform.
Plans and prices
From HeyVR Gameplay SDK's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Gameplay SDK | Free | Provided for games published on heyVR; available via NPM or direct injection |
The facts
Each one read from HeyVR Gameplay SDK's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud saves
- The Savegame API stores player game data on heyVR servers and syncs it across the user's devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The SDK can be used via NPM or injected directly into a game build.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Inventory
- The Inventory API lets developers store and manage game items that players can unlock or purchase.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Leaderboards
- The Leaderboard API lets developers create and manage leaderboards and access scores and user-specific data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Monetization
- Games that charge for in-game features or services on heyVR must use heyVR's Monetization APIs for those transactions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Arena provides matchmaking and multiplayer features, including lobbies, a WebSocket game server for games with more than two players, and a peer-to-peer server for 1v1 games.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Organization access
- Organizations are free to register and can own unlimited game projects and members.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Publishing requirement
- A submitted game build must be sent for review before heyVR will publish it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The Gameplay SDK lets games published on heyVR communicate with heyVR APIs and use related features.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Save limitation
- The Savegame API currently supports saving progress only for authenticated users.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- heyVR directs developers to its Discord community for questions and support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Target developers
- The documentation is aimed primarily at developers who want to publish games on heyVR and use its Gameplay SDK.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The terms identify Player One GmbH as the owner and provider of heyVR.io and give its address in Karlsruhe, Germany.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Karlsruhe, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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