The Big Con

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About

Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory!

Game Details

Developer:Mighty Yell
Release:August 31, 2021
Metacritic:77
Platforms:
PC
Indie2DComedySingleplayer

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