Split or Steal

Online social deduction about deciding whether to share or steal

Rootpew · Released Jan 31, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 1,374
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Feb 7, 2021
Minimum PC: Integrated; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Split or Steal?

A free-to-play online game based on the Prisoner's Dilemma. Each round pairs you with another player for up to two minutes of conversation before you decide whether to split a reward or attempt to steal it. You spend winnings on headquarters upgrades for idle income, retaliatory heists, and cosmetics.

For you if...

+you enjoy bargaining with strangers and weighing their promises
+you like incremental progression and bonuses from joining groups

Not for you if...

−you prefer solo play over direct online competition
−you want outcomes that depend only on your own decisions

What players say

78% of 1,374 reviews are positive

Players praise the trust-based negotiations and social interaction, but criticize the balance between splitting and stealing. Recent reviewers report login errors that prevent play.

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Split or Steal system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64-Bit) SP1+
Processor: i3
Graphics: Integrated
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 350 MB available space

Does Split or Steal have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Split or Steal run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Split or Steal use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam