s.p.l.i.t is a minimalist game, and honestly, I think that’s to its benefit. The game tells a great story, even if it does have a steep learning curve, especially for people who are not accustomed to command line controls. But keeping that aside, it’s definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. There are some slow sections, especially the chat sections,...


S.p.l.i.t
2025 Kordus Interactive81Great
Playtime
BriefTypically 1 hour
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachinePlayable
Available on
- $2.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- July 24, 2025
- Developer
- Kordus Interactive
- Publisher
- Kordus Interactive
Overview
A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure.
Screenshots
Reception
- Metacritic83from 9 reviews
- OpenCritic83from 8 reviews
Short, smart, and unsettling, s.p.l.i.t isn’t your typical horror game. It’s cryptic and cold but rewarding for players who enjoy solving digital mysteries with nothing but their wits and a keyboard.
s.p.l.i.t is an experimental terminal-based hacking simulation that appeals to those familiar with old-school computing, but its mediocre story and lack of tension in the hacking segments squander its potential.
Are you truly ready to take responsibility for your actions? This is the question raised by S.p.l.i.t, and it also serves as a perfect demonstration of what a single visionary mind can achieve when blending aesthetics, coding, and soundtrack. Mike Klubnika crafts an alienating work that is almost impossible to judge by modern video game standards —...
s.p.l.i.t is a brilliant, atmospheric, and deeply nostalgic hacking horror game that’s over far too soon. It doesn’t have the staying power to hook everyone, but for a certain kind of player—especially those who fondly remember the days of “C:>”—it’s one bleak, stylish trip well worth taking. Here’s hoping Klubnika returns to this world and lets us...











