Rank 01Why this
Also Conversation and Crime, like The Big Con.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like The Big Con
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Big Con also play
The closest matches to The Big Con: Tangle Tower, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, Puzzle Spy International, Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack, and 3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Conversation and 1990's, like The Big Con.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Rank 03- $12.50 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack
Why this: Same funny mood as The Big Con.
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All You Can Eat
Why this: Shares point and click adventure with The Big Con.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Big Con
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Same funny mood as The Big Con.
- 88% of 377 reviews
- 53 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure
Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- 84% of 140 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Mighty Yell
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 343 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 90s neon aesthetic feels authentic
- Creative freedom in how you approach heists
- Mother daughter dynamic resonates emotionally
- Cozy
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Big Con at current Steam store prices.
Zniw Adventure
Why this: Shares side quests with The Big Con.
CHUCHEL
Why this: Same funny mood as The Big Con.
Kathy Rain
Why this: Shares point and click adventure with The Big Con.
Karen: An Outrage Simulator
Why this: Shares dialogue driven choices with The Big Con.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Tangle Tower
Why this: Also Conversation and Crime, like The Big Con.
3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure
Why this: Same funny mood as The Big Con.
About The Big Con
The closest matches to The Big Con: Tangle Tower, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, Puzzle Spy International, Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack, and 3 Minutes to Midnight® - A Comedy Graphic Adventure. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Big Con is your kind of game, the closest matches are Tangle Tower, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Puzzle Spy International — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, funny and lighthearted, and single out its dialogue driven choices and environmental exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About The Big Con: Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory!
Is The Big Con worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 343 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 90s neon aesthetic feels authentic
- Creative freedom in how you approach heists
- Mother daughter dynamic resonates emotionally
- Quirky side characters steal the show
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Update: 切换了下英文，[h1] [b] 原来原文就在称呼女性为man,brother,dude啊 [/b] [/h1] hey, Dave, the man, and the writer, at least learn some primary English and figure out the right way before writing. Stop calling she man/dude/bro, so disgusting like you…”
“沙漠那一段非常有趣，结尾特别好，母女情特别好！ [b]但是差评给中文标题。男的干不了翻译，男臭味太重熏到我了。[/b] To developers/publisher: The Chinese title in steam "诈欺娇娃" is very sexism and inappropriate. "大骗局" is the correct one, since you've already used this translation in the game's…”
People who play it also play: Tangle Tower, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, Puzzle Spy International
Mobile version
The Big Con is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-09, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($5.99 per item) (checked 2026-11-09, source)
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-09, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-09, source)
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Frequently asked about The Big Con
Can I run it?
Is The Big Con verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Big Con is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Big Con cost?
The Big Con is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Big Con?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Big Con are Tangle Tower, Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, Puzzle Spy International.
Who developed The Big Con?
The Big Con was developed by Mighty Yell and published by Skybound Games.