What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~3.4M
(P10–P90: 1.3M – 7.4M)
Gross revenue: ~$138M
(P10–P90: $55.2M – $304M)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 93% positive across 1,193 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Story & writing86% positive · 286 mentions
“After crushing it with It Takes Two, Hazelight absolutely hits another home run with Split Fiction. Same chill difficulty, top tier visuals n that cozy feel-good story vibe the studio’s famous for. What really blew me away most is the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics87% positive · 228 mentions
“I honestly cant remember the last time i had this much fun playing a coop game, i laughed SO much playing this with my boyfriend and its easily one of the best coop experiences ive ever had!! hazelight somehow managed to surpass it takes…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 83 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community95% positive · 201 mentions
“I honestly cant remember the last time i had this much fun playing a coop game, i laughed SO much playing this with my boyfriend and its easily one of the best coop experiences ive ever had!! hazelight somehow managed to surpass it takes…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 83 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio91% positive · 106 mentions
“After crushing it with It Takes Two, Hazelight absolutely hits another home run with Split Fiction. Same chill difficulty, top tier visuals n that cozy feel-good story vibe the studio’s famous for. What really blew me away most is the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity88% positive · 65 mentions
“I honestly cant remember the last time i had this much fun playing a coop game, i laughed SO much playing this with my boyfriend and its easily one of the best coop experiences ive ever had!! hazelight somehow managed to surpass it takes…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 83 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value86% positive · 44 mentions
“Missing the split-screen experience on a couch with a friend, partner or family member? Or simply just want to hop on to a nice co-op game? Then getting Split Fiction is a total no-brainer! I've finished the game three times with three…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 48 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability77% positive · 26 mentions
“Split Fiction 10 / 10 I am playing through this right now and it is an absolute blast. Josef Fares did it again. If you loved It Takes Two, this is literally that but on crack. It is the perfect game to play with your partner. The Good…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance80% positive · 25 mentions
“After crushing it with It Takes Two, Hazelight absolutely hits another home run with Split Fiction. Same chill difficulty, top tier visuals n that cozy feel-good story vibe the studio’s famous for. What really blew me away most is the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI93% positive · 14 mentions
“I honestly cant remember the last time i had this much fun playing a coop game, i laughed SO much playing this with my boyfriend and its easily one of the best coop experiences ive ever had!! hazelight somehow managed to surpass it takes…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 83 h played · Report / request removal
1,193 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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