What the Hell Is… Split Fiction?


Two authors. One book. Infinite chaos. Split Fiction is a narrative brawler where the story—and the genre—keep changing on you.

You play as two rival writers trapped inside the book they’re co-authoring. One wants pulpy action, the other wants emotional depth. The result? A constantly shifting world where gameplay and tone change depending on who’s in control of the story.

It’s stylish, weird, and meta as hell. One moment you’re in a noir crime story, the next you’re kung-fu fighting in a sci-fi fever dream. The game blends beat-’em-up combat with branching narrative choices and a ton of genre-bending twists.

If you loved The Stanley Parable, Say No! More, or games that mess with form and expectation—Split Fiction is like that, but with way more punching.

What the hell is Split Fiction? Now you know.

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