# Cooperative Action Adventure Games It Takes Two Developer Hazelight is Back with 'Split Fiction' By Colin Smith | Published 2025-03-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-fiction References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/mustafa-mahmoud/split-fiction-is-the-highest-rated-game-of-2025-so-far/) & [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001120/Split_Fiction/) Split Fiction is a cooperative action-adventure game developed by [Hazelight Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-takes-two) and published by [Electronic Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immortals-of-aveum). Released on March 6, 2025, the game follows the story of two writers, Mio and Zoe, who become trapped in their own stories after being connected to a machine designed to steal creative ideas. The game requires players to work together to navigate through various challenges and overcome obstacles, with each character possessing unique abilities that complement each other. Split Fiction is designed for split-screen cooperative multiplayer, meaning it must be played with another player either locally or online. The gameplay of Split Fiction involves a mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat, with each level featuring different mechanics and environments. Players will experience a variety of settings, from sci-fi dystopias to fantasy realms, as they progress through the game. The game also includes side stories, which provide additional content and gameplay mechanics. Split Fiction has received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay, engaging story, and the seamless integration of different genres and mechanics. The game is available on PlayStation 5, [Xbox Series X/S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2), and Microsoft Windows. Image Credit: Hazelight Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 36% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collaborative Gameplay:** Games like Split Fiction are paving the way for immersive experiences that rely on player cooperation, reshaping the traditional single-player narrative. - **Genre Blending:** The seamless integration of platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat in Split Fiction challenges conventional genre boundaries in gaming. - **Split-screen Revival:** The renewed focus on split-screen cooperative multiplayer gaming is enhancing shared experiences in both local and online play. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Development:** Innovations in cooperative multiplayer games, as seen in Split Fiction, are setting new standards for player interaction and narrative engagement. - **Interactive Storytelling:** Interactive narrative designs, where story and mechanics intertwine, are transforming the way stories are experienced in the gaming industry. - **Multiplayer Technology:** Advancements in multiplayer technology are enabling more sophisticated cooperative gaming experiences that offer richly diverse player interactions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heartfelt Movie Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/it-takes-two.md) - [Cooperative Mystical RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trine-5.md) - [Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2.md) - [Comedic Alien-Invasion Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2.md) - [Immersive Action-Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game.md) - [Cooperative Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-voyagers.md) - [Third-Person Alien-Hunting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helldivers-2.md) - [Cooperative Roguelite Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-legend-2.md) - [Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-cutter-1.md)