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Job Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Oculus Quest, visionOS, Windows Mixed Reality, PlayStation VR2, Oculus Rift, Meta Quest 2 • 2016

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Quick resume

In a world where robots have replaced all human jobs, step into the "Job Simulator" to learn what it was like 'to job'.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Highly creative and humorous gameplay
    • Great introduction to vr for beginners
    • Strong replayability with infinite overtime mode
    • Intuitive and accessible controls
    • Engaging for all ages including kids

    Cons

    • Short core content and limited job variety
    • Relatively high price for amount of content
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Repetitive tasks after completion
    • Requires vr hardware and sufficient play space

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Strategy, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can choose how to complete tasks with freedom and experiment with objects, supporting a high degree of personal control."

    • Competence
      2

      "Tasks are generally easy and straightforward, but players receive feedback and can master interactions, providing moderate skill challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "No competitive elements or leaderboards; focus is on individual, casual play without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players often return for replayability, infinite overtime mode, and experimentation, though core content is short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative or team-based gameplay."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong emphasis on creative interaction with objects and playful experimentation beyond scripted tasks."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; interactions are with AI robots and self-directed."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a humorous escape from real-life work, enjoying a lighthearted alternate reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest and fun rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Encourages trying new things, testing game mechanics, and playful exploration of interactions."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of interactive environments and hidden easter eggs, though locations are limited."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players can express themselves through how they perform tasks and interact with objects, though no avatar customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a humorous fictional future with robots and exaggerated job scenarios, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social connection or community features."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn VR controls and improve interaction skills, but tasks remain simple and repetitive."

    • Health
      1

      "Requires some physical movement in VR space but not intense exercise or physical challenge."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and interaction; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are with robots and objects only."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; player follows scripted tasks or self-directed play."

    • Progression
      1

      "Some task completion and achievement collection, but no deep item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Low pressure, humorous gameplay that provides relaxation and lighthearted flow."

    • Sensation
      3

      "VR sensory immersion with satisfying object interactions and humorous audio-visual feedback."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

    • Story
      2

      "Light narrative framing with humorous lore and character interactions, but minimal plot depth."

    • Strategy
      -3

      "Tasks are simple and straightforward with minimal strategic or planning elements."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Gameplay is low risk and low tension; no suspense or thrill elements."

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price versus content; some find it worth it especially on sale, others find it short for full price."

    • Violence
      -3

      "No real violence; interactions are playful and comedic rather than destructive or aggressive."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance; stable, safe environments."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026