Split Fiction

Co-op action-adventure across changing fantasy and science-fiction story worlds

Hazelight Studios · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Mar 6, 2025

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 127K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 807 in 30 days
Playing now: 3,085; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 17, 2025

What is Split Fiction?

A third-person co-op action-adventure about writers Mio and Zoe, who become trapped inside their fantasy and science-fiction stories by a machine built to steal ideas. Partners run, jump, fight, solve puzzles, and use changing abilities across a series of story worlds.

For you if...

+you want a co-op campaign with frequently changing mechanics
+you enjoy platforming across fantasy and science-fiction settings
+you prefer playing locally or online with a partner

Not for you if...

−you want a solo campaign
−you need strong writing and likable protagonists
−you prefer demanding puzzles over guided action sequences

What players say

97% of 127,119 reviews are positive · 94% of 807 in the last 30 days

Players praise the creative level design, frequent mechanical changes, and local or online co-op. Common complaints focus on weak writing, unlikable characters, repetitive sequences, and gameplay that can feel too basic or guided.

Screenshots and trailer

Split Fiction system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - 4GB or Radeon RX 470 - 4GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 85 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Resolution: 1920x1080 Native FPS: 30 Graphics Settings Preset: Low

OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel Core i7-11700k or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 8GB or AMD Radeon 6700 XT - 12GB
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 85 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: Resolution: 2560x1440 Native FPS: 60 Graphics Settings Preset: High

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese.