Choose Big Larry
Choose Big Larry if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Big Larry launched in 2021.
Big Larry vs Scranny
Big Larry and Scranny both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Big Larry (2021) is 1 year older than Scranny (2022). Scranny scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Big Larry (56.3% 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 Scranny
Choose Scranny if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Scranny launched in 2022.
Both Big Larry and Scranny sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Big Larry |  Scranny | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) | 63.6% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xce, LumiB | TreStraal Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Big Larry (2021) is 1 year older than Scranny (2022).
- Scranny scores higher on Steam reviews (63.6% positive) than Big Larry (56.3% positive).
- Scranny is free; Big Larry is paid (0.99 USD).
Big Larry vs Scranny — FAQ
- Should I play Big Larry or Scranny first?
- If you want chronology, Big Larry (2021) came out before Scranny (2022). 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 Big Larry and Scranny similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
- Is Scranny free?
- Yes — Scranny is a free-to-play Steam title. Big Larry is paid (0.99 USD).