Funny VR Games That Do Not Take Themselves Seriously
Want funny VR games that make you laugh out loud? Laser Thief mixes slapstick movement, silly worlds and a narrator who enjoys your mistakes.
Plenty of VR games want to impress you with realism: grim worlds, serious stories, intense action. Sometimes you just want to laugh. If you are after funny VR games, Laser Thief is built on humour from the ground up, and a lot of it comes from a surprising source: you.
The narrator is the star
The game describes its narrator as a hilarious voice that celebrates your wins and enjoys your mistakes a little too much. In Story Mode, it comments on your technique throughout, which gives each level a running joke. Fail a tight grid, and you get teased. Pull off a clean run, and you get congratulated with suspicious enthusiasm.
That voice gives you permission to fail. The more ridiculous you look, the funnier the game gets, and unlike a serious drama, nobody expects dignity.
Silly worlds with a joke each
The seven worlds are designed with a sense of fun, and they give the narrator plenty to work with:
- A snack-hoarding kitchen (Food)
- A longhouse with a very heavy helmet (Viking)
- Luxury cars, bikes and a plane parked on your sofa (Transport)
- A junk heap with poison bubbles (Garbage)
- A showroom of designer chairs (Furniture)
- A vault of gold bars and cash (Money)
- A final level full of explosives (Warzone)
A supercar sitting on your own couch is a good visual joke, and mixed reality makes it land because the couch is yours.
Physical comedy you cannot fake
The biggest laughs come from the body. When a laser grid sits at chest height, you duck. When it drops, you crawl. When a safe opens on the far wall, you reach and wobble. Friends and family watching your real room see you stretching toward nothing and making strange faces. It is slapstick on demand.
The shrinking shield also keeps things light: brushing a beam is not a disaster, just a comedic setback. Poison bubbles punish anyone who stands still too long, so players tend to dance around in funny ways.
Making the most of the humour
A few suggestions for maximum laughs:
- Play with an audience. Humour multiplies when others are in the room. Take turns and heckle kindly.
- Try Story Mode first. The narrator has the most to say there.
- Use Free Play for silliness. Random levels with no timer mean you can play for comedy rather than score.
- Film your fails if everyone agrees. The terms say you can share videos of your play, including for streaming and reviews.
- Embrace being bad. The worst runs are often the best stories.
A note on safety and comfort
Funny games still need a safe room. Clear about 3 × 3 metres (10 × 10 feet), remove cables and anything breakable, and run Space Setup so the lasers match your furniture. It is more physically demanding than most games, so warm up, take breaks and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Laughing while crouching is great, but do not laugh your way into a coffee table.
What the humour is not
The game's tone is playful caper comedy. It is rated PEGI 12, and it does have moments of tension, especially in Bomb Mode and the Warzone world. If you are looking for crude humour, parody or deep jokes, you will not find them described here; it is lighthearted slapstick and a talkative narrator.
Where to find it
If a laugh sounds like what you need, see the Laser Thief page for the trailer and screenshots. The game is for Meta Quest 3 and 3S and is available on the Meta Horizon Store.
FAQ
Is Laser Thief a comedy game?
Its tone is playful, with silly worlds and a narrator who celebrates wins and enjoys mistakes.
Is the narrator optional?
The game's materials do not describe a way to turn the narrator off.
Can I play it alone and still enjoy it?
Yes, though the humour is stronger with an audience watching you in the room.
Is it suitable for families?
It is rated PEGI 12 and not directed at children under 13.
