The Big Con in IOS

Hustle & grift through the 90s

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

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.

Reviewed on: Fri Aug 07 2026
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Dinsun Review

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.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Fantastic 90s nostalgia and humor
  • Engaging characters and sharp dialogue writing
  • Puzzle design leans a bit too simple
  • Some awkward touch control translations
  • Relatively short campaign duration

Technical Report

Performance: Stable port with smooth frame rates on modern mobile hardware.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Difficulty Presets

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love 90s nostalgia, narrative comedy, and quirky adventure games.

Skip if: You require complex logic puzzles and intense action gameplay.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

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!


Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 21 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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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.

Features

1

Vibrant Saturday-morning cartoon art style bursting with 90s nostalgia

2

Hilarious story filled with witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and pop culture references

3

Flexible puzzle solving—choose who to scam, help, or pickpocket

4

Fun 90s soundtrack and authentic period aesthetic

5

Full controller and touch screen support

Tips

Recommended Links

App Store Page

App Store listing.

Official

Gameplays

Q&A

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.

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