Split Brain (2024)

Developer: Shagar and Drumnam
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 198 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Two players share one body, navigating a dark prison through constant communication and split control, creating a tense, puzzle-solving partnership.

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What players say

Players praise the asymmetric co-op concept where one player sees things the other does not, but opinions split on puzzle quality. Some find puzzles clever and unique, others say they rely on hidden object hunting or become overly difficult. Chase and stealth sections frustrate, and the story is nearly incomprehensible.

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