Whoever said humor is subjective has clearly never played the finest comedy games or had hilarious moments in entertaining video games.
From casting you as the bad guy to being extremely easy or humorously written, the funniest video games can stand toe-to-toe with TV and even movies.
In this list, we’ll highlight the top comedy games on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch that will have you in stitches.
We suggest checking back in the future for more recommendations regarding the funniest PC games!
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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS, Android
To get started, we have a humorous game that mocks cherished video games like Pac-Man, The Legend of Zelda, and Day of the Tentacle.
There Is No Game plays like a WarioWare title complete with random mini-games, interactive environments, and ingenious riddles that require thinking outside the box.
There are also plentiful Easter eggs, nods to some of our favorite games, and a hint system for when you get stuck.
If our word’s not enough, you can check out the game’s Steam page for yourself to get a sense of its humorous tone and artistic style.
Goat Simulator 3
Platforms: Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
The next entry on our list of the finest comedy games is none other than Goat Simulator 3, which is technically the second game in the series, not the third.
This is just the beginning of Goat Simulator 3’s shenanigans as the sequel introduces even more ridiculous goat hijinks.
Building off of the original, it sees up to 4 players exploring a lively open world for the purpose of wreaking mayhem everywhere they go.
To aid you in your quest, the game provides a random assortment of physics-based hijinks in the form of unique gadgets, power-ups, vehicles, and triggerable events.
Trombone Champ
Platform: Windows
No doubt one of the most entertaining rhythm games ever released, Trombone Champ sees you honking, blowing, and tooting your way to the top of the music charts.
Complete with over 20 tracks and 50 unique cards to unlock, the game invites you to uncover the secrets of the “Trombiverse.”
This is done by tackling each track with distinctive mouse-based controls that require you to line up your cursor with the suitable inputs.
Of course, this is easier in theory than in practice; thankfully, the game is at its best when everything goes wrong and you can laugh at your awful performance.
High On Life
Platforms: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
High On Life is the latest title out of Squanch Games, a studio founded by Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland.
It features the signature comedic stylings Roiland is known for while layering on vibrant visuals and compelling first-person shooter combat.
To this point, every weapon in High On Life is assigned a distinct voice and purpose that encourages you to explore different tactics.
While the dialogue can be a bit excessive at times, if you’re a fan of Roiland’s previous work, you’ll likely find this game just as enjoyable.
Shadows Over Loathing
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Developer Asymmetric has a talent for churning out some of the best comedy games that poke fun at popular genres, including the adventure RPG Shadows Over Loathing.
Blending gangster and Lovecraftian narrative, it sees your character heading to Ocean City to assist their Uncle Murray with his antique store.
However, when he turns up missing, it’s up to you to investigate his disappearance by talking to and battling a host of strange characters.
The writing is just as clever as previous games in the Loathing series, with thousands upon thousands of jokes, gags, and quips.
Untitled Goose Game
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac
Aside from spawning some of the best fowl-related memes to date, Untitled Goose Game is an entertaining and simple stealth sandbox game starring mischievous geese.
In it, you and a friend control unhinged fowls whose sole purpose is to annoy their fellow man in just about every imaginable way.
Environments are packed with random items that can be interacted with in distinctive ways, mainly to upset any nearby humans.
While it may not offer the most comprehensive or robust stealth gameplay, it’s good for a few laughs with friends or family.
Negative Nancy
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mac
Fully embracing the concept of merely saying “no,” Negative Nancy is a choose your own adventure game for people who have had sufficient.
Taking on the role of Nancy, you’re tasked with navigating irritating social interactions with customers, bosses, and other difficult human beings.
The twist here is your options for responding boil down to saying “no,” or nothing at all, with both having equally entertaining outcomes.
Couple this would a handful of mysteries, side paths, and alternate endings across each episode and you have one of the finest comedy games of the modern era.
Just Die Already
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Sandboxes make for some of the most entertaining video games, mainly because of how chaotic things get when multiple gameplay systems start to collide.
In Just Die Already, you play as a grumpy elderly person who’s kicked out of their retirement home and decides to unleash their rage on the general public.
The game’s open world is teeming with weapons, vehicles, and interactive objects that can be used to harass unwary NPCs.
Considering it was made by the same devs who brought us Goat Simulator, expect numerous Easter eggs and concealed secrets too.
Garry’s Mod
Platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac
Garry’s Mod is a physics sandbox that lets players live out their video game fantasies using a powerful set of creation tools.
It’s excellent for making games, designing levels, or simply browsing and playing through other people’s works.
The game’s humor comes from its high degree of unpredictability, as you never know what to expect or if someone will do something insane.
Once you are at ease with employing Garry’s Mod, the possibilities are nearly boundless, giving you the ability to transform any silly concept you hold into an actuality.
Human: Fall Flat
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android
Human: Fall Flat is a puzzle platformer with quirky physics and couch co-op gameplay that has you and your friends navigating difficult courses.
It’s one of those kinds of games that gets better the less synchronized you and your team are, leading to entertaining moments and a fair share of headaches.
Ultimately, it all feels gratifying once your squad manages to reach the end of a level after the umpteenth attempt and join hands to celebrate.
The developer has been assiduous about rolling out new content since the game’s launch, including a bunch of free levels, character costumes, and other goodies.
Portal 2
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux
By now, Valve’s ability to churn out pioneering video games is well-documented, with Portal 2 ranking among the company’s best comedy games to date.
The inventive puzzle platformer sees you traversing a futuristic madhouse called the Aperture Science Labs after your former AI nemesis GLaDOS regains power.
The game’s superb puzzle-platforming gameplay is further complemented by exceptional writing that oozes dry humor and clever dialogue at every turn.
Aperture’s robots serve as the perfect vehicles for sarcasm and slapstick gags that will keep you grinning even when you find yourself stuck on a difficult puzzle.
The Henry Stickmin Collection
Platforms: Windows, Mac
The Henry Stickmin Collection is a series of choose-your-own adventures initially released in the late 2000s to early 2010s.
It consists of six separate stories about a petty criminal who ends up in questionable predicaments ranging from prison breaks to enormous robot battles.
Due to his extensive arsenal of gadgets and weaponry, Henry can tackle each challenge in several ways, many of which lead to ridiculous and unexpected outcomes.
The gags are hilarious and the game does a great job of subverting your expectations of what could or should happen upon making certain choices.
The Stanley Parable
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Initially conceived as a Half-Life 2 mod, The Stanley Parable is an amusing walking sim adventure about a mysterious narrator and his office drone companion Stanley.
One day, Stanley realizes everyone in his office has disappeared, and he can hear an odd voice, prompting him to start exploring around.
What ensues is a meta-level choose-your-own-adventure that mocks video game storytelling, corporate work culture, and the importance of choice.
The game has 19 different endings, many of which are entertaining gold, and after stumbling across just one, you’ll find yourself hurrying to experience them all.
What the Golf?
Platforms: Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS
Marketed as “the golf game for people who hate golf,” What the Golf? is a mini-game collection that mocks traditional golf video game mechanics.
One level might see you circling planets as you golf in space while another has you smacking around an entire house as if it were a golf ball.
Some are even meant to parody popular games like Super Mario, Rocket League, Dark Souls, and more.
You can tell from playing that the creators had a lot of fun dreaming up each challenge and finding inventive ways to surprise the player.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Framed around the well-known adult cartoon starring foul-mouthed kids, South Park: The Stick of Truth is a turn-based RPG with loads of crude humor.
In it, the South Park kids decide to take their imaginary LARPing to the next level and an all-out war for supremacy on the fourth-grade playground ensues.
A lot of the spells in the game are weird or disgusting, but it’s really enjoyable to mix them together during a fight.
If you enjoy The Stick of Truth, we recommend also checking out its sequel, South Park: The Broken But Whole.