About This Game
Quick Overview
Split Fiction is a co-op action-adventure game from Hazelight Studios, the team behind It Takes Two. The game follows Mio and Zoe, two very different writers — one focused on sci-fi and the other on fantasy — who get trapped inside their own stories after being connected to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. It released on March 6, 2025.
The main hook is variety. One level can feel like a sci-fi action game, another can turn into a fantasy adventure, and then the game suddenly throws platforming, puzzles, stealth, hoverboards, dragons, cyber ninjas, strange bosses, or completely unexpected mini-scenarios at you. It is not built around one repeated mechanic. It keeps changing, so the fun comes from reacting with your co-op partner and figuring things out together.
Who Should Play This Game?
You should play Split Fiction if you want a proper two-player co-op game where teamwork is the main feature, not just an extra mode. It is great for friends, couples, siblings, or anyone who enjoyed It Takes Two and wants another creative adventure filled with puzzles, action, platforming, and funny chaotic moments.
It is also a strong pick if you like games that constantly surprise you instead of staying in one lane. But if you mostly play solo, this may not be the right choice, because Split Fiction is designed around shared problem-solving and co-op timing. The game also supports a Friend’s Pass, where one player owns the full game and the co-op partner can join after installing the pass, with an internet connection and platform account required.
Performance on PC
Split Fiction is more demanding than many story co-op games. The minimum PC requirements are Windows 10/11 64-bit, Intel Core i5-6600K / Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, GTX 970 4GB / RX 470 4GB, DirectX 12, and 85 GB storage. That minimum target is listed for 1080p, 30 FPS, Low settings.
For a better experience, the recommended specs are Core i7-11700K / Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, and an RTX 3070 8GB / RX 6700 XT 12GB, targeting 1440p, 60 FPS, High settings. On a mid-range modern PC, it should run well with adjusted settings, but weaker systems may need lower textures, shadows, effects, and resolution because the game jumps between many different environments and visual styles.