DexertoSplit Fiction has already made a name for itself as one of the best co-op games ever made, which isn’t bad considering it only just came out.
Our own Brad Norton wrote in his Split Fiction review that the game is up there with Hazelight Studio’s previous effort It Takes Two when it comes to two-player experiences, and it might just earn a spot on our best games list (if certain team members get their way).
Still, nothing lasts forever, not even great games, and you and whoever was lucky enough to join you on this odd sci-fi/fantasy adventure may have already freed Mio and Zoe from the digital dimension they were trapped in.
So, with that in mind, our team of gaming experts has gone through their video game library to work out the best games like Spit Fiction so you and your friend don’t have to stop playing just yet.
Portal 2
Valve- Release date: April 18, 2011
- Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Nintendo Switch
What it’s about: Set in the Half-Life universe, Portal 2 puts players in control of ATLAS and P-Body, two robots stuck inside a testing facility overseen by the menacing GLaDOS. You must work together to solve mind-bending puzzles, each more creative than the last.
Why it’s like Split Fiction: If you enjoyed the puzzles of Split Fiction but want to crank things up a notch, Portal 2 is the perfect next step. Both games require communication and outside-the-box thinking, but Valve’s iconic platformer will put your partnership to the test.
Each level forces you to think in different dimensions, and figuring out where to place each portal and who should jump through is a constantly rewarding challenge. You’ll try, you’ll fail, you’ll probably swear, but you’ll definitely have fun.
Written by Nathan Warby
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Frozenbyte- Release date: August 31, 2023
- Platform: PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch
What it’s about: After Lady Sunny and inventor Lord Goderic seize control of the kingdom, our heroes Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must work together to try and save the world from their army of magically powered clockwork soldiers.
Why it’s similar to Split Fiction: Like Split Fiction, Trine 5 is a gorgeous game boasting vibrant colors and exquisitely deigned characters and worlds. Yet beyond the admittedly eye-catching superficial similarities, both games feature incredibly fun (and borderline addictive) puzzles that are just difficult enough to pose a challenge without being so frustrating they force you to break your controller.
Written by Tom Percival
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Starbreeze Studios- Release date: August 7, 2013
- Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Mobile
What it’s about: Get ready to have your heart ripped out of your chest, stomped on, and then pushed back in. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons tells the tale of (you guessed it) two sons who set out on a journey to find a cure for their father’s illness. During their adventure, the two must work together to solve puzzles, use their unique strengths, and do everything they can to save their father.
Why it’s similar to Split Fiction: Split Fiction’s director, Josef Fares, is the primary reason why it’s similar. The game may have had a different development company, but Fares was the director, so it’s got his design flowing through its veins.
What’s interesting, though, is that instead of needing a friend, you can play both characters at the same time. Each analog stick controls a different brother, adding a brand new layer to the game and a more complex design than Split Fiction. If you want Split Fiction but raw, touching, and something you can complete in under four hours, Brothers is your game. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Written by Jess Filby
It Takes Two
Hazelight Studios- Release date: March 25, 2021
- Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC
What it’s about: A couple whose marriage is on the brink of divorce become trapped inside dolls made by their distraught daughter, and they must try to repair their relationship while trying to get back to their original bodies.
Why it’s like Split Fiction: Where better to look for a game like Split Fiction than the people who made Split Fiction? Hazelight Studios’ second outing established them as the masters of merging charming, couch co-op action with genuinely moving stories.
Each level has a ton of variety, and you’re never stuck doing the same thing for too long. While you could argue it lacks the visual splendor of their latest, It Takes Two shines thanks to its poignant plot and quirky platforming challenges that make the hours fly by.
Written by Nathan Warby
A Way Out
Hazelight Games- Release date: March 23, 2018
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows
What it’s about: After meeting on the inside and becoming unlikely allies, prisoners Vincent and Leo work together to escape their Colorado jail, only to realize that breaking out is just the beginning.
Why it’s like Split Fiction: While Hazelight Studios would go on to perfect their co-op formula in future releases, A Way Out is an admirable first attempt that laid the groundwork. It has puzzles, minigames, and surprisingly fleshed-out characters, but with a darker tone that gives it its own distinct flavor.
There’s no doubt that it’s the most rudimentary in terms of gameplay, but it’s a gripping story that feels like sitting down to watch a gritty Netflix drama. If you finished Split Fiction and are hungry for more, or you just want to see the evolution, look no further.
Written by Nathan Warby
Looking for more games to play with friends? Well, then you should check out our list of the best games like It Takes Two, or we have a guide breaking down the best games of 2025 (so far) if you’re looking for something new to play.
