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The Next BIG Thing

Developed by Pendulo Studios · Published by Focus Entertainment

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 21, 2011 Price$0.74 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews651

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews651
Languages4

Overview

An adventure game by Pendulo Studios, published by Focus Entertainment — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 680
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickPuzzle2DClassicGreat SoundtrackRetroCult Classic1990'sSingleplayerEscape Room

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Next BIG Thing.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

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

Supported languages (4)

EnglishFrenchGermanRussian

The Next BIG Thing FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Next BIG Thing?

Steam classifies The Next BIG Thing as a Adventure game, developed by Pendulo Studios. The Next Big Thing is a great adventure game in high definition, loaded with laughs, tributes, mysteries and wacky puzzles!

How much does The Next BIG Thing cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Next BIG Thing at $0.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Next BIG Thing single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Next BIG Thing: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Next BIG Thing on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Next BIG Thing for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Next BIG Thing out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 21, 2011.

What platforms is The Next BIG Thing on?

The Next BIG Thing is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Next BIG Thing single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Next BIG Thing cost?

Steam lists it at $0.74.

What is The Next BIG Thing's Metacritic score?

The Next BIG Thing has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Next BIG Thing?

The Next BIG Thing is developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Entertainment.

Where to get The Next BIG Thing

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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