We all know the exhaustion of a real 9-to-5, but Job Simulator on Meta Quest turns the daily grind into absolute hilarious chaos. Set in the year 2050 where robots attempt to recreate human occupations, this high-freedom VR sandbox lets you become an office worker, gourmet chef, mechanic, or convenience store clerk—and then actively encourages you to do the job entirely wrong. Featuring incredibly simple controls, full hand tracking, and endless ways to mess with your robot customers, it is the perfect title for brand new headset owners. Here is my full breakdown of why “going to work” in VR is actually one of the most entertaining experiences you can have.
Game Introduction
Work can be exhausting, honestly. You go to the same place every day, repeat the same tasks, and deal with pressure from above. In a real workplace, there’s not much you can actually change. You follow the rules, and the hours just pass by.
If you could start over, would you choose the same job again?
Then try this instead. Step into VR and “go back to work.”
This time, it’s not a boring job. You get to do what you want, however you want. Become a chef and cook however you like. Be a mechanic and modify cars to your heart’s content. Or work at a convenience store and just watch how customers react.
No boss breathing down your neck. No company rules holding you back. You can toss a report at your manager. You can “get creative” with a difficult customer’s order. You can take a car in for repairs and send it back out as fast as a rocket.
It’s also perfect if you’re new to VR. Job Simulator is a charming, high-freedom work simulator. The world is packed with detail, and the workplaces feel surprisingly real.
There are tons of little jokes and clever moments built into each job. Before you know it, you’ll catch yourself smiling.
You’re not just an employee here. In this world, you’re the boss.
The game takes place in the year 2050.
In this world, humans have all become robots. Their faces are basically giant monitors, and everything inside is fully mechanical.
…Wait, is that a ticket clerk wearing glasses?
If they’re robots, why would they even need glasses?
That kind of pointless detail is exactly part of what makes this game so funny.
Another robot walks over from the right.
Looks like it’s about to talk to you… yeah, its name is Job Bot.
Apparently this place works like some kind of job placement center.
And this thing is going to introduce a few different jobs to you—
Which basically means… more work.
Seriously, even in VR we’re stuck being corporate drones?
Looks like you can choose from quite a few different jobs. For example:
OFFICE WORKER
You’re an employee working in an office. The day starts with a cup of coffee at your desk.
GOURMET CHEF
You work as a restaurant chef, serving customers what’s supposed to be “the most delicious” food ever.
STORE CLERK
You run a convenience store or shop. The customers all have strong personalities, and you can push back a little when dealing with complainers.
AUTO MECHANIC
You’re the boss of a repair shop. It’s surprisingly fun to tweak the engine without the customer noticing.
Every job has its own quirks, and the freedom is wide open. Whether you take it seriously or just mess around is up to you.
Insert the cartridge for the job you want into the “THE JOB SIMULATOR 3000,” then pull the lever to start.
One thing to keep in mind before you begin: press the menu button on your left Controller if you want to return to the lobby or change the language settings.
Alright, let’s start with the first job as an office worker.
Before getting to work, might as well pour a cup of coffee.
And while I’m at it… maybe grab six donuts, too.
Finished your donuts? Alright, next up—turn on the computer.
After that, you’ve got reports to write and emails to check. There’s a whole pile of tasks waiting.
Don’t just slam the power button without looking at the hint. It’s not even plugged in yet. How did you even get hired?
Plug in the cable properly, turn on both the monitor and the computer, and then—okay, now work begins.
It’s asking you to enter a password.
There’s a sticky note in the top left with the password written on it, but apparently this system lets you in no matter what you type.
This company is way too relaxed.
Oh, there’s a copy machine over there. What happens if you stick your hand inside…?
Hey, you robot over there—don’t look.
W-what is this… my hand!?
Hold on a second. It actually printed my hand!?
At this point, this feels less like a copy machine and more like a horror game.
Sure, you can copy money too—but everything that comes out is counterfeit.
You’re technically on the clock, but it’s slow anyway. There’s a Flappy Bird–style game installed on the computer.
You guide a small block on the screen through gaps between pipes. All you do is left-click the mouse to make it jump. Simple rules.
My high score is 823. Go ahead and try to beat it.
If you play all the way through… something small might happen at the end.
If you get tired of the office, try working as a store clerk next. In this future world, it’s interesting to see what kind of customers show up.
You can even make a slushie for customers.
Man, that takes me back. Even in the future, cold drinks like this are still going strong.
You can sell scratch-off tickets to customers, but… well, nothing’s stopping you from scratching them yourself first.
Sorry about that, buddy—looks like this one’s a loser.
And hey, I’m still going to sell it after scratching it.
Just got your VR headset and not sure what to play? Then Job Simulator is my top recommendation.
Game Rating
The Highlights
- The controls are incredibly simple. You can do just about everything with two buttons.
- The experience has way more variety than you’d expect, and there are plenty of moments that’ll make you laugh.
- It’s a perfect pick for anyone who just got into VR.
The Drawbacks
- It’s strictly single-player. This isn’t the kind of game you play with friends.
- The real fun comes from messing around on your own and doing whatever you feel like.
Setup & Safety
You don’t need a large play space.
As long as you have enough room to reach down and pick things up from the floor, you’re good.
Final Score & Comfort Level
Final Score: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Top Tier!)
VR Comfort Level: 🌀 (Comfortable)
Video Overview
Meta Quest Official Information
Price: 19.99 USD
This game rarely goes on sale. Even during Black Friday, the discount is usually around 30% at most.
If you enter VRPUPU at checkout, you get another 10% off.
Rating: 4.6 / 5 ( 20,891 Reviews)
Official Description
New update!
You can now play Job Simulator using your own hands.
With full hand tracking support, the movements feel even more natural.
There’s another new feature, too.
All job modes, along with “Infinite Overtime Mode,” now support subtitles and multiple languages.
In a future where robots have taken over every human job, you step into Job Simulator and experience what “work” used to be like.
You relive the peak working years of humanity, trying out different roles like chef, office worker, and store clerk, and seeing what a day in each job feels like.
Main Features:
- Throw a stapler at your boss.
- Experience four (very loosely defined) jobs from the “human society” era before robots took over.
- Use your hands to stack, throw, and smash objects, and enjoy the over-the-top physics.
- Chug coffee or even eat questionable food from the trash.
- Gain some “valuable” social experience: fire an employee, sell smoothies, brew tea, or take apart a car engine.
- Try “Infinite Overtime Mode” and see what an endless night shift feels like.
If the jokes and chaos in Job Simulator start to feel tame, then it’s time to jump into some even more intense games like these.
