How to Buy and Install Laser Thief on Meta Quest 3 or 3S
Step by step: find Laser Thief on the Meta Horizon Store, buy and install it on Quest 3 or 3S, then prepare your room and first run without surprises.
Getting a new game onto a Quest headset should take minutes, and with Laser Thief it mostly does. The part that deserves your attention comes after the download: room setup, floor space and a short warm-up. This guide shows how to buy and install Laser Thief on Meta Quest 3 or 3S, then get ready for your first heist. Menus change with software updates, so we describe the general path and leave exact button names to Meta.
Check you have the right headset
Laser Thief is designed for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S. It relies on colour passthrough and room understanding to place laser beams and loot between your real walls and furniture, which is why it is not offered for headsets without those features. Our supported headsets explainer covers the reasoning. If you are on a different headset, the store from your device will not let you buy incompatible apps, so check there first.
Find the game in the Meta Horizon Store
There are two common routes. On the headset, open the store and search for Laser Thief. On your phone or computer, use the official store listing and sign in with the same Meta account that your headset uses. The listing carries the description, current price and any ratings information, and the game is rated PEGI 12.
Make sure the account is the right one before buying. Purchases belong to the Meta account, which is also where refunds are handled if you need one later. See our refund guide for the general path.
Buy and install
- Open the listing and read the description. Check the price shown for your region.
- Choose the option to buy and follow the payment prompts. Meta processes the payment, and the developers never see your payment details, according to the privacy policy.
- Start the download or install. Keep the headset on charge and connected to Wi-Fi.
- Wait for the install to finish before launching. If storage is tight, free space by clearing recordings or unused apps rather than removing something with progress you care about. Our save progress article explains why that matters.
Prepare the room before you launch
A fresh install is the best moment to set the space up properly.
- Clear about 3 × 3 metres (10 × 10 feet) of floor. See how much space the game needs.
- Run Space Setup so the headset captures floor, walls and large furniture. The Space Setup walkthrough has the details.
- Put the lights on and keep the room evenly bright.
- Take the safety steps in our safe clearing guide.
Your first launch
Start in Free Play if you can: random levels, no clock and no pressure. It gives you a safe place to learn the four moves, which are ducking, dodging, crawling and reaching. Our beginner guide to the first heist walks you through your first levels. Warm up first, wear suitable footwear and keep the first session to fifteen or twenty minutes.
If something does not work
Most first-run problems have simple causes. If lasers look misplaced, re-run Space Setup and restart the game. If you lose shield without touching a beam, check your lighting and keep the controllers uncovered. If you feel dizzy or uncomfortable, stop and rest. The developers' support page covers these cases, and our guides on lasers not lining up and dizziness go into more detail.
Updates and reinstalling
Quest software usually updates games automatically, but check your headset's settings if you prefer to control it. If you ever reinstall, remember that progress is stored locally on the headset, so uninstalling removes it. Purchases stay tied to your account.
For an overview of the game before you buy, visit the Laser Thief page.
A short note on safety before the first heist
The excitement of a new game makes it tempting to skip straight into a level. Take a moment to remember that the lasers are virtual and the furniture is not. The terms ask you to clear your play area, keep boundary features enabled and stop if you feel pain or dizziness. Doing those three things on day one sets the tone for every session that follows.
FAQ
Where do I buy Laser Thief?
On the Meta Horizon Store, either from the headset or through the store listing on your phone or computer.
Which headsets can install it?
Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
Do I lose progress if I uninstall?
Yes. Progress is stored locally on your headset and uninstalling removes it.
What should I do right after installing?
Clear the floor, run Space Setup, warm up and start with a short Free Play session.
