Split Fiction received 97% positive reviews on release on Steam

On March 6, 2025, the new cooperative adventure from Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction, was released for PC and consoles. Everything is going great for the game on Steam. It debuted with an "overwhelmingly positive" rating, garnering a 97% approval rate from players.

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Steam users praise Split Fiction primarily for its engaging, highly dynamic, and inventive gameplay. The game features many mechanics that constantly change and keep players from getting bored. According to gamers, in several respects, Split Fiction surpasses its predecessor, It Takes Two, setting a new standard for the genre. Additionally, positives include the good technical condition of the game 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. Following 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 lack of a Russian localization.

At the time of writing this news piece, Split Fiction's peak online presence on Steam stands at 49,374 players and continues to grow. For comparison, It Takes Two attracted only 3.5 thousand players at its peak on release day, but over the years its online presence on Steam grew to 71 thousand players.

Online dynamics of Split Fiction on Steam