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Split Fiction

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

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

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 81K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 735 in 30 days
Players
5,288
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
May 27, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 970
16 GB RAM · 85 GB disk
Full requirements

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 81,091 reviews are positive · 95% of 735 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.

Players over time

▲ +25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 5,701 players on Nov 1, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20265,288
Nov 6, 20262,293
Nov 5, 20261,887
Nov 4, 20262,230
Nov 3, 20262,189
Nov 2, 20262,218
Nov 1, 20265,701
Oct 31, 20265,046
Oct 30, 20262,395
Oct 29, 20262,127
Oct 28, 20262,165
Oct 26, 20261,491
Oct 25, 20262,694
Oct 24, 20261,972
Oct 23, 20261,232
Oct 22, 20261,288
Oct 21, 20261,260
Oct 20, 20261,305
Oct 18, 20262,592
Oct 17, 20262,246
Oct 16, 20261,345
Oct 15, 20261,356
Oct 14, 20261,361
Oct 13, 20261,537
Oct 11, 20262,775
Oct 10, 20261,948
Oct 9, 20261,731
Oct 8, 20261,606
Oct 7, 20262,274
Oct 6, 20262,310
Oct 4, 20263,254
Oct 3, 20263,005
Oct 2, 20262,364
Oct 1, 20262,375
Sep 30, 20261,800
Sep 29, 20261,833
Sep 27, 20263,200
Sep 26, 20263,125
Sep 25, 20262,418
Sep 24, 20261,709
Sep 23, 20263,085
Sep 23, 20261,511
Sep 22, 20261,390
Sep 21, 20263,183

Screenshots and trailer

Split Fiction screenshot 1

Split Fiction system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 16 GB RAM, 85 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Recommended

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

Does Split Fiction have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Split Fiction run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese.

Does Split Fiction 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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