The Big Con
The Big Con came out on August 31, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS. It is developed by Mighty Yell and published by Mighty Yell and Skybound Games.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- August 31, 2021
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS
- Developer
- Mighty Yell
- Publisher
- Mighty Yell, Skybound Games
- Genres
- Point-and-click, Adventure, Indie
- Critic rating
- 78/100
How much is The Big Con?
$14.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
The Big Con PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | MinimumWindows 7 64-bit | RecommendedNot listed |
| Processor | MinimumAMD FX-4350 or Intel Pentium G4500 | RecommendedIntel Core i7-3770K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumAMD Radeon HD 7770 or dedicated equivalent | RecommendednVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum3 GB available space | Recommended4 GB available space |
| OS | MinimumNot listed | RecommendedWindows 10 64-bit |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (6)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified ChineseFull audio in English
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About The Big Con
Flex your inner teenager in The Big Con, an adventure game where you hustle across the country as a teen trying to save your family video store. In classic 90s con movie style, you'll get to persuade and pilfer your way to greatness using a whack of potential grifts.
Storyline
Hustle through the 90s in The Big Con, an adventure game where you’re an awkward teen hustling to save her family video store from gangsters. Play as Ali, a high school junior gone AWOL from band camp to seek revenge on the loan sharks that threaten her mom’s video store. (Fighting with your mom is YOUR job. No one else gets to do that.) Maybe you’ll profit from the latest collectible plushie craze, and make an interesting friend or two along the way.
Screenshots
The Big Con: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did The Big Con come out?
The Big Con came out on August 31, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS.
Is The Big Con out yet?
Yes. The Big Con came out on August 31, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS.
How much does The Big Con cost?
The Big Con costs $14.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is The Big Con on?
The Big Con is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS.
Is The Big Con on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS.
What are the The Big Con PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Big Con as AMD FX-4350 or Intel Pentium G4500, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD 7770 or dedicated equivalent, with 3 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 480. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making The Big Con?
The Big Con is developed by Mighty Yell and published by Mighty Yell and Skybound Games.
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