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Metacritic 8813+

Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios|PlatformerCo-opAction-Adventure

LumiScore

77/ 100
GREAT

Inventive co-op adventure with strong creative benefits and no monetization pressure.

120+ min/day recommended

Growth

62/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Communication

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Monitor play sessions for appropriate content, and encourage communication and patience if cooperative challenges become difficult. This game is best enjoyed when both players are engaged and working together.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
73
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Two named female characters, Kay and May, discuss their escape from a collapsing reality.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the creative solutions you and your child devise together. Encourage them to explain their strategies and how they are working with their partner to overcome challenges. Celebrate shared successes to reinforce positive collaboration.

What your child develops

Split Fiction fosters strong cooperative problem-solving skills and communication as players must constantly interact and strategize to overcome obstacles. The diverse environments and creative challenges encourage adaptable thinking and spatial awareness. It also promotes positive social interaction through shared achievement and mutual support.

Base: $49.99Monthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

A two-player only adventure through sci-fi and fantasy worlds, from the creators of It Takes Two. Requires cooperation throughout — one player can use the "Friend's Pass" for free.