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The Next BIG Thing

The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

Adventure Point & Click Puzzle 2D Retro
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The Next BIG Thing is the new, hilarious adventure gem from the creators of Runaway. A great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Thanks to a production worthy of a great animated movie, an awesome soundtrack, delightful dialogue and a great art style, The Next BIG Thing will make you live an unforgettable adventure which brilliantly takes players across the fantastic movie genres of a totally crazy Hollywood.
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What if horror movies' monsters were actually played by real monsters? And what if they were now forced to play in movies for kids, romantic comedies or even musicals? And what would happen if, eventually, they were to rebel?
In that context, Liz Allaire, talented journalist who can't count up to 4, and Dan Murray, a tough macho who can't stand beetles, attend the horror movies award ceremony… there is the starting point of an incredible story, full of twists and turns! Help Liz and Dan solve the numerous mysteries of an amazing adventure that you won't forget any time soon!

Key features:

  • The new adventure game from the creators of the million-copy seller, the "Runaway" saga.
  • Production, graphics, and sound worth a great animation movie.
  • A cast of colorful characters, including some of the most legendary monsters and creatures from fantastic movies that our heroes will encounter during their adventure.
  • Many crazy mysteries, puzzles and situations to solve.

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System requirements Windows · macOS

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Minimum

  • OS *: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista SP1 or 7
  • Processor: Intel/AMD 2.0GHZ equivalent, or higher
  • Memory: 1GB (XP)/2GB (Vista/7)
  • Hard Disk Space: 8GB
  • Video Card: : 256 MB 100% DirectX 9 compatible, ATI Radeon X800/Intel GMA 3000/Nvidia GeForce 6800 or Higher*
  • DirectX®: 9.0
  • Sound: DirectX 9 compatible
  • Additional: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION. *SIS AND VIA/S3G Graphics Controllers Not Supported

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Minimum

  • OS: MAC OS X 10.6.6 or higher
  • Processor: Intel/AMD, 2 GHz or better
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 8GB
  • Video Card: : 256 MB ATI Radeon X800/Intel GMA 3000/NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or higher
  • Additional: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
USK rating
12
Metacritic
75
Features
Single-player, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, German*, Russian*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (4)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
RussianYesYesYes
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 19th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Player Count Top 85%
Value Ratio Top 81%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Next BIG Thing worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Next BIG Thing go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Next BIG Thing free to play?
The Next BIG Thing costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Next BIG Thing?
The Next BIG Thing is a Adventure game.
Who developed The Next BIG Thing?
The Next BIG Thing was developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Entertainment.
What platforms does The Next BIG Thing support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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