Split Fiction

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Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios

Windows; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S; Nintendo Switch 2Paid (one-time purchase) with optional in-game purchases; Friend's Pass (invite a friend to play for free)

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Split Fiction is a mandatory two-player cooperative action-adventure where players control two writers trapped inside interwoven sci‑fi and fantasy worlds. Gameplay alternates between platforming, puzzles, light combat, and one-off genre mechanics that require partners to coordinate abilities and timing. Tone is whimsical, imaginative, and often comedic but includes mild gore and coarse language.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

4/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Contains moderate violence
•blood
•and coarse language unsuitable for young children
•Online co-op can expose players to strangers if playing online
•Optional in‑game purchases increase spending risk if not monitored.

Positives

•Strong cooperative design that teaches teamwork
•Creative
•varied levels and mechanics keep gameplay fresh
•Friend's Pass allows shared play without purchase for both players.

Gameplay Videos

SPLIT FICTION Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME 100% [4K 60FPS PC] - No Commentary

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Blood and GoreViolenceLanguageCrude Humor

Online Co-op; Cross-play; Friend's Pass (invite a friend to play free); In‑game purchases (optional); PS Plus required for online play on PlayStation

PEGI

ViolenceBad LanguageBlood

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended. Content (blood, mild gore, coarse language, and cooperative challenges) and required two‑player mechanics make this unsuitable for preschoolers.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally not recommended. Younger children may enjoy the colorful fantasy/sci‑fi visuals but the moderate violence, blood, and language plus mandatory two‑player cooperation make parental supervision necessary; consider alternatives aimed at kids.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Parental guidance suggested. Many 9–12 year olds can handle the gameplay and teamwork, but parents should be comfortable with teen-rated violence, mild blood, and coarse language and monitor any online play or in‑game spending.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate with guidance. Split Fiction is well suited to teens: it promotes cooperation and has accessible checkpoints, but contains teen-level language, crude humor, and some blood — supervise online interactions and optional purchases.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate. Older teens and adults will find the cooperative mechanics, humor, and varied gameplay engaging; online play and optional purchases should be managed per household rules.