"Split Fiction" Is 30% Off in Its First Promotion! Time to Jump In for This Round of Co-op Gaming

If two-player co-op games are like an endurance race that demands perfect coordination, then these two titles from Hazelight Studios have basically hit every beat. Now, the recently released Split Fiction has confirmed its first post-launch 30% discount on Steam from March 17 to March 27; meanwhile, starting March 20, its predecessor It Takes Two will also drop to its lowest-ever price of 80% off, from the original price of about 198 yuan down to 39.6 yuan.

First, the new title. Split Fiction is a two-player co-op action-adventure game starring two writers, Mio and Zoe. They are pulled into a machine attempting to steal creative ideas, and then fall into the story worlds they created themselves. The game’s biggest selling point is how it runs sci-fi and fantasy side by side: one moment you’re solving puzzles in a high-concept technological space, and the next you might be riding a dragon straight into a fantasy canyon. The transitions between levels are especially striking.

Judging by its performance, this spring sale is not about “using discounts to save the day,” but more about expanding its player base while the momentum is there. According to the article, Split Fiction holds a Metacritic average score of 91, while IGN gave it a 9. Within less than 48 hours of launch, its Steam peak concurrent player count had already surpassed 250,000, overtaking It Takes Two, and making it the paid EA title with the highest peak concurrent player count in Steam history. This shows that its breakout success is not just a flash of popularity, but the result of word of mouth and player-driven buzz accelerating together.

The pedigree of the previous title, It Takes Two, hardly needs to be proven again. Hazelight Studios used it to win three awards at TGA 2021: Game of the Year, Best Family Game, and Best Multiplayer Game. This time, it returns at 80% off, and most importantly, it still supports the “only one person needs to buy it to invite a friend to play for free” feature. If you and your regular co-op partner still haven’t picked it up, this is almost the lowest-cost, highest-success-rate entry point into co-op gaming.

My buying recommendation is straightforward: if you want to experience the most talked-about title right now with fresher content, prioritize Split Fiction; if you want to first see whether Hazelight-style two-player design suits you, then It Takes Two at 80% off is the standard answer. More importantly, these two games send a very clear signal—co-op adventures are no longer just party-style palate cleansers, but a mainstream category that can truly deliver major results on Steam.

For players who enjoy tackling levels side by side with friends, this spring sale is not just about saving money, but a window to complete your “must-play two-player masterpieces” list.