Some game titles aim for epic. Others go for edgy. We like the ones that lean into pun-fuelled hilarity. The kind of names that make you laugh before you even boot up the game are always a great start. This is our love letter to hilarious game titles, from clever wordplay to just totally bonkers titles – hopefully, you’ll find something you want to download and enjoy.
Slot Games – The Original Jokers
Slots are quickfire fun, and the titles can afford to be a little silly. Below are some slot titles that gave us more than a good giggle.
The Codfather by NextGen Gaming
This slot is less about horses’ heads and more about… haddock? The Codfather is a classic 5-reel setups that’s positively dripping in fishy mob vibes. It has crisp cartoon-style visuals and a super generous bonus round that lets you shake down rival sea creatures for cash. With a name this clever and a bonus round that’s this much fun, this one has more than enough clout to back up its big movie-inspired name.
Pug Life by Hacksaw Gaming
We didn’t choose the Pug Life; the Pug Life chose us. This cute and cuddly slot may look adorable on the outside, but Hacksaw Gaming isn’t known for its friendly mechanics! This one has high volatility and runs in the world of criminal pets (though don’t worry, it’s got the same provably fair mechanics as any other licensed slot games). If doggy puns from the underworld are your idea of a good time, then you’ll love this absurd and anarchic twist on a thug/pug pun.
Mega Joker by NetEnt
This one is a love letter to old-school fruit machines. NetEnt’s Mega Joker combines traditional symbols with a progressive jackpot and two-tiered gameplay. Spin on the base game or take your winnings upstairs to the supermeter for a shot at bigger prizes. The name might not at first appear the cleverest pun on the list, but when you dig into Joker mechanics, it kind of is! The joker is often a special symbol in slot games, so a ‘mega’ one, who wouldn’t want to get involved with that?
Totally Bonkers Names
These ones aren’t casino games, but rather pure indie joy wrapped in pun-laden titles. Equal parts weird, wonderful, and completely unhinged.
Octodad: Dadliest Catch by Young Horses
You play an octopus in a suit, trying to blend in as a suburban human dad. We could probably leave it there. Who wouldn’t want to try that out? This game is a true joy, with deliberately awkward controls and a storyline full of slapstick mishaps. Ever wanted to see an Octopus mowing the lawn, planning a wedding or doing the grocery shop? It’s no wonder this was a cult hit. It’s heartfelt and hilarious in equal measures.
I Am Bread by Bossa Studios
Remember I Am Legend? This game is a pun on that. The aim of the game is to turn yourself, a piece of bread, into your ultimate being, a piece of toast. This emotional journey sees you clinging to countertops, flinging yourself across a kitchen, and avoiding the floor like it’s lava. Every single level ups the madness even more, leading to a game that’s just as iconic as its title.
Cluck Yegger in Escape from the Planet of the Poultroid by Guys From Andromeda
This one is a bit of a mouthful to say the least! This first-person point-and-click sci-fi adventure is a playful homage to Buck Rogers and Planet of the Apes, just with more feathers and worse jokes. Delightfully low-budget and completely self-aware, it ticks all the right boxes.
Clever Wordplay We Genuinely Admire
Sometimes a pun doesn’t just make you laugh, it makes you slowly nod in approval. This game gets an honourable mention for managing to be funny and brilliant at the same time.
Death and Taxes by Placeholder Gameworks
Taking from Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, in this game, you’re the Grim Reaper, but with a day job. Every in-game day, you stamp papers and decide who lives or dies, all based on shifting workplace memos. The title’s a perfect encapsulation of the gameplay: dry, bleak, and weirdly addictive.