Big Walk vs Split Fiction
Co-op adventure split: one trusts quiet chatter, the other demands nonstop collaboration.
Updated 10d ago
The co-op puzzle-walk from the Untitled Goose Game devs earns its praise — the walkie-talkie coordination is the standout mechanic.
A fresh mechanic every ten minutes and a sci-fi/fantasy split worth two playthroughs — the best co-op game Hazelight has made, but there's no solo mode at all.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 21; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 21.
| Measure | Big Walk | Split Fiction |
|---|---|---|
| Value Big Walk wins on value | ||
| Price now | $19.99 Steam | $49.99 Epic Game Store |
| All-time low | $14.99 | $32.49 |
| Cost / hour | — | $3.65/hr $49.99 · 14 h main story |
| Off its low | +33% low was Aug 2026 | +54% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | — | 14 h |
| Health Split Fiction wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 94% 22k reviews | 97% 126k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 94% 20k votes · vs 94% lifetime | 95% 1k votes · vs 97% lifetime |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | 17,127 Jul 2026 · ↑ 8% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 7% of Mar 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 258,641 Mar 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | today | 18 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Big Walk
Puzzle-solving with friends via walkie-talkies is the recurring highlight, with each session feeling like a unique shared story.
The final two endgame puzzles frustrate some, and the quiet in-game chat pushes many to rely on third-party walkie-talkie apps.
from our August 2026 verdict
Split Fiction
The constant mechanic rotation is the hook — every chapter drops a fresh twist, and long-time players say the sci-fi/fantasy blend keeps both playthroughs lively.
A few puzzles miss and require trial-and-error, but the occasional stumble is easy to forgive next to the near-constant inventiveness.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Big Walk if
- You have a regular co-op buddy for relaxed vocal puzzle-solving
- You loved Untitled Goose Game's mischief and want calm exploration
- You prefer light puzzles over combat and constant action
Pick Split Fiction if
- You crave a new game every ten minutes to keep things wild
- You've finished It Takes Two and need more Hazelight-style chaos
- You want a couch co-op that works for mixed-skill friends
Bottom line
Pick Big Walk if you value calm, voice-led puzzle sessions with a friend; pick Split Fiction if you demand rapid-fire inventiveness—and never play solo.