Choose The Next BIG Thing
Choose The Next BIG Thing if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.7% positive across 279 reviews.
The Next BIG Thing vs Armikrog
The Next BIG Thing and Armikrog both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Next BIG Thing (2011) is 4 years older than Armikrog (2015). The Next BIG Thing scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Armikrog (60.7% 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 Armikrog
Choose Armikrog if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Armikrog launched in 2015.
Both The Next BIG Thing and Armikrog sit in 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 Next BIG Thing |  Armikrog | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (279 reviews) | 60.7% positive (603 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pendulo Studios | Pencil Test Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Next BIG Thing (2011) is 4 years older than Armikrog (2015).
- The Next BIG Thing scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Armikrog (60.7% positive).
- Armikrog is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Next BIG Thing (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Next BIG Thing vs Armikrog — FAQ
- Which is better, The Next BIG Thing or Armikrog?
- On Steam reviews The Next BIG Thing scores higher (76.7% positive) than Armikrog (60.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Next BIG Thing 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 Next BIG Thing or Armikrog first?
- If you want chronology, The Next BIG Thing (2011) came out before Armikrog (2015). 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 Next BIG Thing and Armikrog similar?
- They overlap on 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.