Mio and Zoe from Split Fiction next to each other with gameplay behind them.

The highly acclaimed co-op adventure title Split Fiction is garnering a lot of positive attention on Steam and has a demo to let fans test the waters before diving right in. Split Fiction just launched a few days ago on March 6, and it seems players can’t get enough of it already, as over 8k positive reviews have rolled in since launch.

According to SteamDB, the title hit over 254k concurrent players at its peak, with a whopping 94% positive review rating from over 8k reviews at the time of writing. While the title costs a pretty penny, currently $49.99 USD, there is a free demo for players to see what the title has to offer before dishing out any cash. The demo allows players to team up with a friend to take on the opening stages of the title, letting the power of friendship guide you on your journey.

Split Fiction Sports Glowing Reviews On Steam

It Seems Hazelight Studios Has Created Another Smash Hit

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Just two days post launch, Steam reviews are coming in at rapid speed, with fans praising the title for its storytelling, plot twists, and gameplay mechanics. Several players claim that Hazelight “are the kings of the gaming industry now”, as both It Takes Two and Split Fiction are nothing short of masterpieces. Others are happy with the fact that a title worth $70 is only $50, and players believe it is worth every penny.

Hazelight continues to evolve and improve with each game it’s produced, and Split Fiction is its best masterpiece yet. The short run time is insignificant in comparison to the quality of what you’re receiving in that time, and you won’t be disappointed that you gave it a chance. – From Screen Rant’s Review of Split Fiction by Kaitlyn Peterson

Some have gone as far as to say the game deserves Game of the Year, as it is “packed with references to different games” and takes the best features from It Takes Two and blends them with a new and challenging experience. Split Fiction is not just beloved by fans of the company either, as MetaCritic gave it a 91, meaning it is one of the highest-rated PC games of 2025. If you are still on the fence and want to learn a bit more about what the game has to offer, Screen Rant’s review of the title by Kaitlyn Peterson can give you some insight.

A Demo Is Available Now For Split Fiction Alongside Day One Game Pass Launch

What’s The Harm Of Giving It A Try?

Zoe petting a dragon in Split Fiction

The Split Fiction demo, also known as the “Friend’s Pass”, allows two players to take on the adventure together to see if the game is worth splurging on. If it does end up tickling your fancy, only one player has to purchase the title for both of you to continue playing through the rest of the content rather than just the opening stages.

There are two main characters to traverse the unknown with, known as Mio and Zoe. Both are rival writers of different genres, as one prefers to write sci-fi while the other writes fantasy content. When they get sucked in and trapped in their own stories, thanks to a machine meant to steal their ideas, they are forced to work together to escape.

With glowing reviews, a day-one Xbox Game Pass launch, and a demo to try out, there is no harm in giving Split Fiction a shot. After all, you might just find your next favorite game and discover hidden secrets that keep bringing you back along the way.