Some of my favorite childhood memories come from playing co-op games with my friends over summer break. Now, as an adult, summers don’t quite hit the same. Whether it’s the weight of the world bearing down on me or the severe lack of couch co-op games, I’m not sure. But, every once in a while, a special game comes around that brings me back to that feeling of pure joy.
Split Fiction, the follow-up from It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios, launched earlier this year and features another amazing co-op adventure designed specifically for two players. Despite being only a few months old, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game are already discounted to just $35 during Prime Day. Don’t wait too long, though, as Prime Day ends tonight at midnight PT.
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It Takes Two is already one of the best cooperative games of all-time, taking home top honors at the Game Awards in 2021. Split Fiction is shaping up to be another instant classic.
Like its predecessor, Split Fiction is a split-screen experience designed for two players that can be played locally or online. It even includes a Friend Pass so you and a buddy only need to purchase a single copy in order to play together.
The game features plenty of memorable moments and requires you to carefully coordinate with your partner to solve puzzles as you alternate between sci-fi and fantasy worlds. Our reviewer gave it a 9, saying “Split Fiction is so good at wanting to be played it’s hard to stop playing. It simply doesn’t stay the same long enough for it to ever become boring.” In fact, it’s already on our list of the best games of 2025.
If you’re looking to save even more on PS5 games, we’ve rounded up the best Prime Day PS5 deals available right now, so make sure to stock up before the sale is over.
Should I play It Takes Two first?
Despite the similarities between the two games, Split Fiction is a completely new experience featuring a brand-new story and characters. So, if you never got around to It Takes Two, you don’t have to worry about missing anything by jumping straight into Split Fiction. Although, there are quite a few nods and inside jokes for players who have played the previous game.
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Matthew Adler has written for IGN since 2019 covering all things gaming, tech, tabletop games, and more. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.