Choose The Big Con
Choose The Big Con if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Big Con launched in 2021.
The Big Con vs The Holy Gosh Darn
The Big Con and The Holy Gosh Darn both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Big Con (2021) is 3 years older than The Holy Gosh Darn (2024). The Holy Gosh Darn scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than The Big Con (94.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Holy Gosh Darn
Choose The Holy Gosh Darn if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.3% positive across 121 reviews.
Both The Big Con and The Holy Gosh Darn sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Big Con |  The Holy Gosh Darn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (343 reviews) | 98.3% positive (121 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mighty Yell | Perfectly Paranormal |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Big Con (2021) is 3 years older than The Holy Gosh Darn (2024).
- The Holy Gosh Darn scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than The Big Con (94.8% positive).
- The Big Con is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Holy Gosh Darn (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Big Con vs The Holy Gosh Darn — FAQ
- Which is better, The Big Con or The Holy Gosh Darn?
- On Steam reviews The Holy Gosh Darn scores higher (98.3% positive) than The Big Con (94.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Holy Gosh Darn is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Big Con or The Holy Gosh Darn first?
- If you want chronology, The Big Con (2021) came out before The Holy Gosh Darn (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Big Con and The Holy Gosh Darn similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do The Big Con and The Holy Gosh Darn both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.