Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight vs Split Fiction
One demands comic-book patience and DRM tolerance, the other demands a friend — pick your non-negotiable.
Updated 10d ago
Best LEGO Batman yet if you can stomach Denuvo DRM and repetitive Catwoman collectibles.
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 24; 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 24.
| Measure | Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight | Split Fiction |
|---|---|---|
| Value Split Fiction wins on value | ||
| Price now | $58.04 −17% · GameBillet | $49.99 Epic Game Store |
| All-time low | $45.85 | $32.49 |
| Cost / hour | $4.50/hr $58.04 · 13 h main story | $3.65/hr $49.99 · 14 h main story |
| Off its low | +27% low was Jul 2026 | +54% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 13 h | 14 h |
| Health Split Fiction wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 13k reviews | 97% 126k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 92% 407 votes · vs 96% lifetime | 95% 1k votes · vs 97% lifetime |
| Peak players | 2,350 Jul 2026 · ↓ 84% MoM | 17,127 Jul 2026 · ↑ 8% MoM |
| Launch peak | 7% of May 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 7% of Mar 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 33,053 May 2026 | 258,641 Mar 2025 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 months ago | 18 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Celebration of Batman's entire history is the hook 100-hour fans rave about, with the Arkham Asylum level as the standout.
Collectible repetition in Catwoman side missions is the friction even platinum chasers flag, alongside Denuvo launch failures.
from our June 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 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight if
- You want a solo LEGO adventure and recognize deep-cut Batman lore.
- You enjoy collectible hunting, even without map markers.
- You're okay with Denuvo's online server checks.
Pick Split Fiction if
- You have a regular co-op partner ready for two playthroughs.
- You loved It Takes Two and crave constant mechanic switches.
- You prefer a game that works for mixed-skill pairs.
Bottom line
If you play solo and tolerate DRM, Lego Batman is a safe 8.4/10; otherwise, Split Fiction's 97% reviews and co-op spectacle justify finding a friend.