The Big Con is an absolute joy ride of 90s nostalgia, razor-sharp comedy, and stylish narrative adventure. From its vibrant cartoon aesthetic reminiscent of classic Nickelodeon shows to its upbeat soundtrack, the game radiates personality in every single frame.
Playing as Ali is a delight; her witty inner monologue and teenage snark make every con and pickpocket attempt feel like a fun heist movie. The game excels in giving you freedom in how you tackle objectives—whether you choose to be a smooth-talking hustler, a sneak thief, or a helpful problem solver for odd NPCs.
With fantastic writing, memorable characters, and a genuinely heartwarming core story about saving a family business, The Big Con is one of the most charming narrative games on iOS.
As someone who grew up through the 90s, the aesthetic and cultural references in The Big Con instantly hit home. It's a colorful, funny adventure game that doesn't take itself too seriously, letting you scam your way across America as a quick-witted teenager. While the puzzle mechanics aren't particularly taxing or complex, the sharp writing and stellar voice acting carry the journey nicely. It's a refreshing indie title well worth checking out for story fans.
Performance: Stable port with smooth frame rates on modern mobile hardware.
Buy if: You love 90s nostalgia, narrative comedy, and quirky adventure games.
Skip if: You require complex logic puzzles and intense action gameplay.
Available on: iPhone, iPad
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Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Grift your way across the 90s to save your Mom's video store!
Hustle and grift your way across America in the ‘90s as a teenage con artist on a crime-filled road trip adventure!
Play as Ali, a curious and sarcastic high schooler who ditches band camp to go on a cross-country road trip. But this isn’t a joyride! Ali is on an all-important mission to save her family video store from the nasty loan sharks trying to shut their shop down.
Swindle strangers, pickpocket people, and con commoners across a wacky America of the ‘90s. And – it should go without saying – lie to your mom about all of it. Choose who deserves to be conned and who might need a helping hand. The world is your oyster (and hey, pearls are worth a lot!).
One Con Doesn’t Fool All
Con people your way! Wear disguises, sneak around, eavesdrop on conversations, and learn how to approach each mark. Maybe you think you can make enough cheddar just by pickpocketing. Or seek out more complex grifts that involve breaking and entering, smooth talking, and more. It’s up to you to outsmart everyone and lockpick everything that stands between you and saving your mom's video store.
A Coming-of-Age Comedy
If there’s one surefire way to discover yourself, it’s by setting out on an adventure. Luckily for you, you’ve got the aid of an expert grifter to coach you in the elusive art of charm. But a life of crime is no laughing matter! Not unless you turn on the laugh track and make it a criminally funny sitcom. Get ready to talk your way into deals, hearts, and trouble. And don’t forget to call home every once in a while to check in with your mom. Sure, you might argue with her sometimes (most of the time?), but you’re a teenager - that’s kind of your job!
The 90s the Way You Remember Them
Whether you were a ‘90s kid or not, this game is brimming with nostalgia. It offers you the perfect opportunity to relive your own awkward high school years, or if you sadly missed out on the ‘90s, finally experience all of the classic teen movies that feel so old and outdated. Plaid, payphones, VHS tapes, and malls – THE BIG CON has got all of the outrageous fads you remember (and some you want to forget) from the 1990s.
But most importantly – you can ride the Hormpillar as much as you want!
















Embark on a wildly hilarious crime road trip in The Big Con! Play as Ali, a sarcastic 90s teenager who turns into a teenage con artist to save her mother's video rental shop from predatory loan sharks. Sneak around in disguises, pickpocket unsuspecting marks, eavesdrop on secrets, and pull off audacious hustles across a vibrant, nostaliga-filled 1990s America.
Vibrant Saturday-morning cartoon art style bursting with 90s nostalgia
Hilarious story filled with witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and pop culture references
Flexible puzzle solving—choose who to scam, help, or pickpocket
Fun 90s soundtrack and authentic period aesthetic
Full controller and touch screen support
When entering new locations in The Big Con, hide behind payphones or vending machines to eavesdrop on conversations. Overhearing NPC gossip reveals locker combinations, secrets, and high-value pickpocket opportunities.
When sliding into someone's pockets, align your pickpocket meter precisely in the green sweet spot. If suspicion builds up, quickly duck into bathroom stalls or change disguises to reset alert meters.
App Store listing.
Talk, trick, and pickpocket your way through interactive town hubs, utilizing comedy dialogue choices and clever disguises.
Collect radical 90s memorabilia, rip off arcade games, call collect payphones, and pull off multi-step heist scams.
Absolutely! Story, dialogue, and character interactions form the heart of the game.
Yes, there are multiple ways to gather the needed cash in each area, giving you freedom in how you pull off your cons.