Lil' Guardsman vs The Big Con
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Big Con wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Lil' Guardsman is R$1.87 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lil' Guardsman | The Big Con |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 69 | 64 |
| Quality | 89 | 87 |
| Value | 79 | 69 |
| Popularity | 25 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.93 | R$ 8.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.7% positive | 93.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lil' Guardsman | The Big Con |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 23, 2024 | August 31, 2021 |
| Developers | Hilltop Studios | Mighty Yell |
| Publishers | tinyBuild, Versus Evil | Skybound Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU | Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX Vega 64 | nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lil' Guardsman or The Big Con?
The Big Con won the comparison against Lil' Guardsman based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Lil' Guardsman worth buying over The Big Con?
Based on the metrics, The Big Con won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Lil' Guardsman currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC