Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $4.27, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $0.72 (May 2026)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $4.99 | $4.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $4.99 | $4.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $4.99 | $4.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $4.99 | $4.99 | Buy |
Hollywood gets a monstrous makeover in this comic adventure from Pendulo Studios. The creatures in horror films turn out to be real monsters, and some are now stuck making children's movies, romantic comedies and musicals. Unsurprisingly, they begin to rebel. You follow journalist Liz Allaire and Dan Murray as they get drawn into the chaos, solving puzzles across settings modeled on different film genres.
The studio behind the Runaway series built this one around jokes, movie tributes and a few mysteries. Its presentation aims for the look of an animated feature, with a full soundtrack and plenty of dialogue. It is single-player and suits adventure fans who enjoy silly puzzles and affectionate film parody.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Pendulo Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Released | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Metacritic | 75 / 100 |
| Languages | 4: English, French, German, Russian |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off The Next BIG Thing on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of The Next BIG Thing. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
The Next BIG Thing plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in The Next BIG Thing comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in The Next BIG Thing. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $0.72 in May 2026.
The best current price we found is $4.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $4.99.
Wait. Wait. $4.99 is 593% above its lowest price on record ($0.72). It is not on sale right now. Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
