On March 6, 2025, the release of the new cooperative adventure by Hazelight Studios — Split Fiction — took place on PC and consoles. Everything is going great for the game on Steam. It launched with an "overwhelmingly positive" rating, garnering 97% positive reviews.
Split Fiction
Steam users praise Split Fiction mainly for its engaging, highly dynamic, and inventive gameplay. The game features many mechanics that constantly change and keep players intrigued. According to gamers, Split Fiction surpasses its predecessor, It Takes Two, in several aspects, setting a new benchmark for the genre. Other highlights include the game's good technical condition and quality optimization.
According to data from Steam Scout, 40.5% of all reviews for the Steam version of Split Fiction are written in English. Next are reviews in Simplified Chinese (37.8%), Russian (5.24%), German (4.15%), and Portuguese (3.71%). It’s worth noting that Russian-speaking gamers are more critical than others — they praise the game in "only" 93% of reviews. The reason for dissatisfaction is the absence of Russian localization.
At the time of writing, the peak online count for Split Fiction on Steam reaches 49,374 people and continues to grow. For comparison, It Takes Two attracted only 3,500 people at its peak on the release day, but its Steam online presence grew to 71,000 people over the years.
Online dynamics of Split Fiction on Steam