The Next BIG Thing
Released Apr 2011
The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!
83% positive · 717 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
The Next BIG Thing is a classic point-and-click adventure game that launched on April 21, 2011. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained experience with no mention of DLC, expansions, seasonal content, or any post-launch additions. There is no developer news activity of any kind — no patches, no announcements, no roadmaps. This is consistent with a finished, packaged adventure game that shipped as a complete product. No further content was ever announced or delivered beyond the base game.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully self-contained adventure game with no mention of DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans.
No developer news posts of any kind have been made — no patches, announcements, or updates since launch.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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.
Hollywood
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!
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.
Hollywood
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.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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