Overview
Title: Brain Candy
Developer: Brain Candy LLC
Based in: USA
Release Status: Early Access
Platform: Meta Quest (VR)
Price: Free (Base App) with DLC options
Website: braincandy.app
Social: YouTube
Email: braincandyapp@proton.me
Description
Brain Candy is a VR experience that uses flickering lights and visual patterns to guide your brain into various states of consciousness. Drawing on both scientific research and ancient practices, it offers a collection of audio-visual experiences designed to promote relaxation, focus, and creative states of mind.
Short Description (50 words)
Brain Candy uses strobing lights and dynamic visuals in VR to alter your brain state, helping you relax, focus, or energize based on scientific research into neural resonance and brainwave entrainment.
Medium Description (100 words)
Brain Candy is a VR experience that uses flickering lights and visual patterns to guide your brain into altered states. Based on research into neural rhythms and sensory processing, each "candy" represents a unique combination of audio-visual stimulation designed to promote specific mental states - from deep relaxation to heightened focus and creativity. The app combines scientific principles with artistic expression to create an immersive journey into consciousness exploration.
Full Description
Brain Candy uses flickering lights and visual patterns guided by research into altered states by Heinrich Kluver to guide your brain into deep states of relaxation, focus, and energy. We bring science, art, and fun together for an unforgettable experience.
The flickering light enters your body through your open eyes, reaching the central brain and sparking neural rhythms and hyperconnectivity which can help you sync, energize, and breathe your way into a harmonious state.
Whether you're looking to melt away stress, boost your focus, or unlock your creativity, Brain Candy is here to sweeten your day. Our intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to explore and enjoy.
From calming relaxation to bursts of mental energy, Brain Candy helps you discover elusive, ephemeral, altered states. Let our light pulses guide you to a place of wonder, awe, and inner balance.
Who Is This For?
Perfect For:
- Meditation enthusiasts looking for new tools to deepen their practice
- People interested in consciousness exploration and altered states
- VR users seeking relaxation and stress relief experiences
- Creative individuals looking for inspiration or flow states
- Those curious about the intersection of neuroscience and experience design
- Mindfulness practitioners wanting to enhance their focus
Not Recommended For:
- Individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or similar conditions
- Children under 13 (following standard VR age recommendations)
- Those uncomfortable with intense visual experiences
- People seeking traditional gaming experiences with objectives and challenges
- Users who experience significant VR motion sickness
Important Safety Notice
Brain Candy features strobing visuals that may not be suitable for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy or similar conditions. Please consult the warnings page for full details.
Scientific Background
Brain Candy is built on a foundation of neuroscience research and traditional practices that recognize the power of rhythmic stimulation on consciousness. Here's a brief overview of the science behind the experience:
Neural Symphony
Inside your head, billions of neurons are performing an intricate dance - not random, but orchestrated in rhythmic patterns that scientists can measure and map. Like a vast neural symphony, these patterns shift and flow as you move between different states of consciousness - from intense focus to deep relaxation and boundless bliss.
B.R.A.I.N. C.A.N.D.Y.
Our name represents our scientific approach:
- Bioelectric
- Response of
- Activated
- Interconnected
- Nodes &
- Cognitive
- Amplification through
- Neural
- DYnamics
Key Scientific Concepts
- Brainwave entrainment through rhythmic visual stimulation
- Flicker light stimulation inducing thalamocortical hyperconnectivity
- Form constants and psychophysical research by Heinrich Kluver
- Natural fractal patterns and their effect on neural processing
For more detailed information about the scientific background of Brain Candy, please visit our Science Page which includes full references to research papers and further reading.
Features
Tailored Experiences
Select the mode that suits your mood, from deep relaxation to energizing focus.
Easy to Use
Simple, intuitive interface designed for accessibility and immersion.
Scientifically Inspired
Based on brainwave entrainment research and neural resonance principles.
Individual Variations
Each person's nervous system responds uniquely to different patterns of stimulation, creating a personalized experience.
Consciousness Laboratory
Become an active participant in exploring how different patterns affect your unique nervous system.
Expanding DLC Gallery
New experiences continually being developed to explore different states of consciousness.
Gallery
Below are high-resolution screenshots and promotional images for media use. Click on images to download full resolution versions.
Media & Coverage
Videos
Interviews & Articles
Awards & Recognition
Part of the Cyberdelic Society lineup at Games Ground conference
Poster presentation at the IVRHA
Dome show at ETH Denver
Dome show at the Fisk planetarium in Denver with Itchy-O
Upcoming talk at AWE 2025
Download & Availability
Platforms
Pricing
Base Application: $6.99
DLC Packs: Various prices
Review Copies
Journalists and content creators interested in covering Brain Candy can request a review copy through our Request A Key form.
About Brain Candy LLC
Brain Candy LLC is dedicated to creating experiences that alter and uplift people's minds through the immersive medium of VR. We see our work as a contribution to the language and understanding of how to use new media technologies to positively influence consciousness.
Drawing inspiration from avant-garde artistic movements and ancient ceremonial practices, our team combines scientific research with creative expression to craft immersive experiences that can directly affect the physiological and psychological state of the user.
Lead Contributors
David Lobser - Lead Creative Developer
Till Holzapfel - Scientific Content
Aysu Unal - Event Production
Contact Information
Press Contact: braincandyapp@proton.me
Social Media:
- YouTube: @BrainCandyApp
Website: braincandy.app
Press Assets
Brand Guidelines
Correct Usage
The Brain Candy name should always be written with a space between "Brain" and "Candy". The preferred styling is "Brain Candy" with normal capitalization.