Games Like The Big Con

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

Why similar: 1990's 33.8%, Choices Matter 16.6%, Comedy 12.3%, Story Rich 11.2%, Colorful 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same 1990s road-trip atmosphere with a focus on narrative choices and colorful, stylized storytelling.

Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.4%, Mystery 20.2%, Stylized 17.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, 2D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the mechanics of conning and deception in a historical setting, mirroring the core gameplay loop of The Big Con.

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Comedy 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11%, Choices Matter 9%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines comedy, dialogue-heavy investigation, and choice-based gameplay that feels very similar to the decision-making in The Big Con.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 31.3%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Stylized 8.8%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on narrative, quirky humor, and a distinct, stylized art style that captures the feeling of youth.

A comic book adventure of freelance supervillainy, petting cats, and/or destroying capitalism in which your choices determine success in a series of daring heists and capers.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.7%, Comedy 23.3%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Choices Matter 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic narrative game where you play as a villainous protagonist, perfectly matching the crime-filled, funny tone.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Funny 26.2%, Cute 16.3%, Comedy 13.1%, Stylized 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based game about causing mischief and destruction that shares the same lighthearted, cartoony vibe.

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!

Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Comedy 14.6%, Cartoony 12.2%, Funny 11.8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a funny, crime-adjacent premise with top-down exploration and puzzle elements that feel very similar to the seed game.

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Crime 31.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Funny 10.3%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game with a strong female protagonist and a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic.

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Cartoony 17.1%, Comedy 16.3%, Funny 15.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Cute 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hilarious, hand-drawn mystery game that emphasizes witty dialogue and exploration in a stylized urban setting.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Dialogue Heavy 16.6%, Comedy 10.1%, Funny 9.7%, Mystery 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully stylized detective game that relies on interviewing quirky characters and exploring a contained, mysterious environment.

It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.

Why similar: Funny 31.4%, Comedy 31.3%, Cute 14.3%, Colorful 8.6%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of being a nuisance and pulling off small-scale crimes in a charming, stylized world.

In Thief of Thieves you play as a cat burglar using stealth, social engineering and team members to pull off some high profile heists across the world. Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, it’s time for Celia to make the leap from apprentice to master.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.1%, Choices Matter 29.5%, Story Rich 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game about pulling off heists and making choices that impact the story, matching the crime theme.

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

Why similar: Crime 23.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, 1990's 13%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Cartoony 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends investigation and puzzle-solving with a vibrant, 90s-inspired aesthetic and a strong narrative focus.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Comedy 25.7%, Funny 18%, Mystery 15.8%, Cute 10.6%, Colorful 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, incredibly funny investigation game that relies on charm and character-driven humor rather than complex mechanics.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Funny 10.3%, Cute 10.2%, Stylized 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, puzzle-heavy adventure game that focuses on exploration and interacting with a unique, stylized world.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Comedy 14.8%, Cartoony 11.7%, Mystery 11.1%, Funny 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click mystery that captures a similar sense of humor and lighthearted investigation.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Comedy 18.3%, Cartoony 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Funny 11.5%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, 2D point-and-click adventure with a cute art style and a focus on solving mysteries through dialogue.

Lie, blackmail, and steal your way down The Low Road. Rookie agent Noomi Kovacs must navigate her way through the world of corporate espionage in this dark spy comedy set in the 1970s.

Why similar: Crime 25.1%, Cartoony 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 70s-themed detective adventure that uses a unique art style and focuses on dialogue and choice-based investigation.

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Mystery 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, 1990's 11.8%, Cartoony 11.2%, Choices Matter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style adventure game that emphasizes mystery, puzzle-solving, and a rich, story-driven experience.

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration.

Why similar: Comedy 48%, Funny 21.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, comedy-focused adventure game that prioritizes exploration and bizarre, funny interactions in a stylized world.

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Mystery 46.2%, Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 11.5%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique heist-themed puzzle game that requires observation and clever manipulation to succeed, much like a con artist.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 17.3%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Comedy 14.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Funny 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure with a distinct, hand-drawn look and a focus on comedic, story-rich investigation.

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 24.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cartoony 10.6%, Funny 9.3%, Comedy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-focused platformer that prioritizes charm and narrative interactions over combat.

A pidgeon-doctor in a small town. A broken healthcare system. A heartfelt narrative game. Fall of Porcupine tells an emotional story about a young doctor who struggles to find his place. Accompany Finley in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Cartoony 10.9%, Story Rich 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric game that uses a cute art style to explore deeper themes, similar to the narrative depth of The Big Con.

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Crime 28.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Comedy 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Funny 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hidden-object investigation game that tasks you with solving crimes across different time periods, fitting the crime theme.

A cozy 2D Point & Click adventure featuring multiple playable characters and plenty of silliness. Oh, and there's time travel and relationship stuff going down too. And robots – lots of robots...

Why similar: 1990's 19.9%, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Comedy 15%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Cartoony 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, 2D point-and-click adventure that shares the same lighthearted tone and puzzle-solving mechanics.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Exploration 24.6%, Cute 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Funny 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on crime, it shares the same cozy, stylized exploration and narrative-first approach to gameplay.

Zniw Adventure is a hand-drawn point and click adventure game with a strong 90's vibe and cartoon animations. Play as Zniw - a yellow female dinosaur who is on a mission to find the ultimate gift for her mother's hatchday!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 17.1%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Cartoony 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Cute 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, point-and-click adventure with a strong female lead and a focus on exploration and story.

It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Choices Matter 21%, Comedy 19.6%, Story Rich 17.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing 90s-themed narrative game that focuses on the atmosphere and character interactions of the era.

Step into the hilariously twisted world of Wildwood Down, a side-splitting comedy thriller. Featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. (Inspired by and voice acted by the Dev's childhood friend!) Perfect for fans of the P-n-C adventure genre and new comers looking for a wild heartfelt ride!

Why similar: Comedy 16.4%, Cartoony 11.8%, Funny 11.5%, Mystery 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.3%

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 16.7%, Crime 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Funny 9%

Discover a humouristic point and click adventure inspired by all the masterpieces which made us stick to our computers back in the day (and therefore we played outside way too infrequently). [Chapter 1 available]

Why similar: 1990's 17.6%, Cartoony 14%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Dialogue Heavy 11.1%, Funny 7.1%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Mystery 30.5%, Story Rich 16.6%, Adventure 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Funny 10.5%

In the heart of Verice Bay, a brilliant idea takes shape in the hands of an eccentric inventor and an eclectic artist. Follow Margaret and Hector in a point-and-click graphic adventure that will take you to the edge of space and time to help them avert imminent danger.

Why similar: 1990's 17.5%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Comedy 14.6%, Cartoony 12.6%, Story Rich 8.2%

Do crimes using only your camera and your crew! In Snap & Grab, any photo you take could be the key to cool crime success. Travel to exotic sandbox locations, photograph treasures and reveal threats, then combine your photos in unique ways to create a rad heist plan.

Why similar: Comedy 28.2%, Crime 22.9%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Funny 6%

Person of European Heritage #112: Welcome to Relocation Block B, your new home. Your designated role is 'Bouncer'. Work hard, stay out of trouble, and we might let you stay in the UK.

Why similar: Story Rich 31.8%, 2D 19.8%, Adventure 17.8%, Indie 17.7%, Singleplayer 13%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven game set in a dystopian 90s-inspired Britain that focuses on choices and survival.

UNBEATABLE is a rhythm adventure where music is illegal and you do crimes. Follow the story of Beat and her band on the run, in a narrative experience full of big emotions powered by arcade-flawless rhythm gameplay.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.8%, 1990's 17.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Exploration 7.5%

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Crime 24%, Dialogue Heavy 19%, Comedy 11.3%, Funny 10.2%, Mystery 8.2%

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.3%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Choices Matter 16%, Stylized 14.4%, Story Rich 12.2%

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Crime 30.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Mystery 14.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Funny 5.9%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Cartoony 20%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Funny 15.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Colorful 9%

A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!, 80 Days, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 22%, Hand-drawn 16%, Female Protagonist 14%, Funny 11.3%, Mystery 10.7%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Comedy 20.1%, Mystery 15.5%, Funny 14.1%, 1990's 13.5%, Story Rich 11.6%

A hilarious and weird hand-drawn 2D point-and-click comedy adventure game where you're Bru on a ridiculous quest to get milk for your morning coffee.

Why similar: 1990's 15.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Comedy 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Cartoony 9.4%

Make friends, play cards, twist the rules, become a Mega Mutant Power Pets master, and try to save the world in this single-player RPG about being a 90's kid.

Why similar: 1990's 20.8%, Cartoony 15.8%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Funny 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Crime 23.2%, Comedy 12.6%, Cartoony 11%, Female Protagonist 10%, Mystery 9.7%

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches.

Why similar: Mystery 19.5%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Story Rich 12.5%, Colorful 8.8%

Letters is a fun word puzzle game about friendship, growing up and finding your place in life. Follow Sarah, a shy girl from Switzerland, by moving through her pen pal letters and chat messages. Use the power of words to solve riddles, interact with her friends and decide who she will grow up to be.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.9%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Funny 12.4%, Story Rich 9%

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Comedy 24.2%, Mystery 17.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Story Rich 11%

The stealth genre gets turned on its head in The Marvellous Miss Take – the only heist adventure that invites you to steal with style! Use cunning, guile and the art of deception to grab the loot and escape without getting caught by the guards!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 74.6%, Indie 20.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Use magical picture frames to manipulate the world around you in mind-bending ways. Turn paintings to life, change time, & re-imagine objects to suit your needs. Follow Lily, a girl who's lost all hope, as she steals powers from the strongest superhero, leaving it up to her to save the world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.5%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Funny 14.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cartoony 9.3%

In a race against time, Betty embarks on a thrilling, comedy-packed adventure to crack a conspiracy that starts with a bang and ends at 3 Minutes to Midnight.

Why similar: Comedy 21.4%, Funny 15%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, 1990's 10.1%

Ragtag crew? Check. Musical gear? Check. Tour bus and robot driver? Check. Stolen package? Check! Embark on a perilous road-trip across a Divided States of America. Use the power of words to shape relationships with your crew, get out of trouble and reach your final destination.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Choices Matter 17.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Colorful 11.1%

True stories told by real people. Welcome to Elk transforms the weird, wonderful, dark and desperate tales of the road less-traveled into an inventive, biographical adventure. This is an island like no other where drama, trauma, love and laughter hide around every corner.

Why similar: Mystery 13.5%, Stylized 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Hand-drawn 10.1%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

Why similar: Comedy 28.1%, Funny 19.8%, Mystery 18.3%, Cute 11.3%, Exploration 9%

Boodunnit?! is an adventure-sandbox game where you play as a ghost that has to solve the mystery of her own murder!

Why similar: Crime 28.3%, Comedy 19.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 8.4%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Comedy 22.2%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Story Rich 17.5%, Cute 11.5%, Adventure 7.9%

You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?

Why similar: Comedy 18.9%, Cartoony 15.9%, Funny 14.3%, Cute 12%, Stylized 10.6%

Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?

Why similar: Crime 23.4%, Cartoony 16.2%, Comedy 14.8%, Funny 12.5%, Stylized 8.9%

Thick as Thieves is a stealth-action heist game, playable solo or with a partner in crime in co-op multiplayer. Master the art of thievery through cunning gameplay across a 4-hour campaign in this dynamic new take on stealth.

Why similar: Mystery 45.4%, Choices Matter 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Colorful 9.6%, Singleplayer 8.1%