Oculus today announced the winners of the Mobile VR Jam, a contest that saw some of the most innovative games and experiences targeted at the Gear VR platform.

Divided among two tracks—Games and Apps/Experiences—more than 300 entries made exclusively for the competition were vying for over $1 million in cash prizes. Whittled down to just 37 Games and 24 Apps/Experiences after the second round of judging, we were left with with bated breath as to who would take home the grand prize of $200,000.

But enough waffling! Without further ado, the 27 winners are…

Platinum Game ($200,000)

SteamCrew VR

In SteamCrew VR, you and a friend cooperate to pilot a steampunk submarine through dangerous waters. Find someone in your community with a second Gear VR to join up on the same wifi network and be ready to holler “guns aimed”, “slow down, that’s a rock!”, and of course, “fire torpedo!” It’s a hilariously good time that highlights just how great VR can be when immersed in a new world with friends.

Check it out:

Platinum App or Experience ($100,000) and Community’s Choice App or Experience ($10,000)

The Night Cafe: An Immersive Tribute to Vincent van Gogh

Walk into a world that only van Gogh could have inspired. Exploring this space took our breath away (quite literally), and it truly defines what it means to enter a new incredible place that wouldn’t be possible without VR. Find a quiet moment to visit the Night Cafe, and be sure to stay for the surprise at the end.

Check it out:

Gold Games ($100,000)

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Gold Apps or Experiences ($50,000)

Silver Games ($50,000)

Silver Apps or Experiences ($30,000)

Bronze Games ($10,000)

Bronce Apps or Experiences ($10,000)

Community’s Choice Game ($10,000)

Congratulations to the over 1,000 developers who participated in the Oculus Mobile VR Jam! The high level of polish on these games and experiences only speaks to the growing maturity of the mobile VR medium, and we’re proud to have played through as many as humanly possible. Although we would have liked to play through every submission, we did manage to get through a good number in our six part Mobile VR Jam series.

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Submissions will be downloadable via the Jam’s website indefinitely, or until individual developers want to remove them. So check out the winners and tell us what you think in the comments below!

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