We take a trip into comedy territory and check out some of the funniest PC games ever released.
By which criteria does one judge a ‘funniest game ever’, you ask? Who knows. In this list of some of the funniest PC games ever released, some entries were chosen because of well-written dialogue, or witty and dry characters, or that the games have hilarious emergent gameplay, or well, just… because. So, I guess the rules are that there are no rules, except that they must have resulted in laughter. First on our list, and a bit of a no-brainer, is The Sims 4. Actually, just throw the entire franchise in there, because they all provide endless hours of amusement. Developed by Maxis, and published by EA, The Sims is a life sim with plenty of options for customization; it features an insane level of detail. By design, The Sims is a simple game – make a character, build a home, friends and family. The real charm, and humor, in The Sims comes from the Sims themselves. From their wacky personalities, laugh-out-loud interactions, weird and bizarre encounters, and their hilarious language, Simlish, the humor is never-ending. The Sims is available to purchase on Steam or Origin. This now-classic, neo-noir point-and-click title is something of a masterpiece, easily featuring some of the best writing and dialogue ever seen in a video game. Its rich story, genuinely intelligent dialogue and humor, and excellent OST to boot, it’s no wonder it’s so well-remembered. In Grim Fandango, you arrive in hell, thereafter embarking on a journey to essentially win a shorter journey to heaven – or, in the world of Grim Fandango, to Floor Nine: the Realm of Eternal Sleep. If you’re interested in having a laugh while navigating your way around hell as a skeleton on the Day of the Dead, then grab yourself a copy on Steam. Honestly, any South Park game could be on this list, but we especially love the RPGs The Fractured But Whole, and The Stick of Truth because they’re basically the TV show, but in game form. In other words, they’re packed full of the dark humor for which the TV show is known and loved. Go on ridiculous quests and experience equally ridiculous encounters with the whole beloved cast (and original voice actors). If you’re a fan of South Park, then you really must try at least one of the games – you won’t regret it.
