Job Simulator

Ever wonder what it would be like to work in a totally absurd, cartoonish version of reality? That’s exactly what Job Simulator serves up a hilarious and hands on VR experience that turns mundane jobs into pure, chaotic fun. Created by the clever folks at Owlchemy Labs, this game throws you into four wildly different job scenarios where you get to poke, prod, and play with pretty much everything in sight.

When VR was still finding its feet, a lot of games felt more like tech demos than full experiences. But Job Simulator broke the mold. Sure, you can blast through the main tasks in a couple of hours, but that’s barely scratching the surface. The real joy comes from messing around like in the burger joint level, where you can serve customers a “burger” made of staplers and ketchup bottles just to see how they react. And they do react each in their own weirdly charming way. It’s these hidden interactions and Easter eggs that give the game its lasting appeal. No wonder it became an instant hit with streamers and VR newcomers alike.

Is it short? Yeah, a bit. Is it a little on the pricey side? Maybe. But here’s the thing: Job Simulator is one of those rare VR titles that just gets it right. The art style is bright and playful, the physics are silly but satisfying, and the whole package oozes personality. Even after you’ve “beaten” the game, you’ll likely find yourself jumping back in just to throw mugs across the office or see what happens when you microwave a rubber duck. If you own a VR headset whether it’s an Oculus, Vive, or PlayStation VR this is one sim you shouldn’t miss.