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Split Fiction

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Split Fiction

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · PlayStation · Xbox

Hazelight Studios

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

82 /100

Automated review

Inventive co-op adventure with strong creative benefits and no monetization pressure.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 70 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

70

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.77
B3Motor
0.65

Split Fiction is a unique cooperative adventure that fosters teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills as players navigate imaginative sci-fi and fantasy worlds together. Its design encourages genuine social interaction and shared accomplishment.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game's 'Teen' rating indicates moderate fantasy violence and potentially mild language. The cooperative nature means players need to manage potential frustrations that can arise during shared challenges.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Split Fiction safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Split Fiction a rating of 82/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Split Fiction appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Split Fiction, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than PEGI 12, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Split Fiction?

Our session recommendation for Split Fiction is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Split Fiction?

While generally low-risk, the game's 'Teen' rating indicates moderate fantasy violence and potentially mild language. The cooperative nature means players need to manage potential frustrations that can arise during shared challenges.