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26 Games like Split Fiction on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Split Fiction down to the 26 that fit the “Xbox” category. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, It Takes Two and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Split Fiction.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeCo-opOffline
Year 2025Dev Hazelight

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Split Fiction is Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. It Takes Two and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power follow close behind.

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The best games like Split Fiction on Xbox

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Split Fiction. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Split Fiction does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to online features. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode95Setting65Visuals0
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It Takes Two

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It Takes Two
Closest on game mode
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrative
Year 2021Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Split Fiction worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play, the same is here. Its own ground is exploration and discovery.

Same studio: Hazelight.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100
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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Split Fiction is strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on co-op play and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is deep RPG systems and single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode80Setting62
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Unravel Two

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NGL79
Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Split Fiction’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and co-op play. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Visuals66Tone63Setting61
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Octodad: Dadliest Catch

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Split Fiction it shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play. To that it adds a third-person camera. Its own ground is deep simulation and punishing difficulty.

It predates Split Fiction by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode78Tone77
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BattleBlock Theater®

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BattleBlock Theater®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineOnlineMelee
Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares melee combat and co-op play. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Tone0Visuals0
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Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

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Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrative
Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and historical setting.

It predates Split Fiction by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Tone53Setting0Visuals0
8

The Cave

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NGL82
The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasySolo
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Setting61Visuals0
9

Unravel

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NGL85
Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone79Setting61Game mode46Visuals0
10

Pikuniku

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NGL84
Pikuniku
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSolo
Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as Split Fiction’s, and with it melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Tone0Visuals0
11

Rayman Legends

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Rayman Legends
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSolo
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Split Fiction: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is punishing difficulty and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode79Tone0Visuals0
12

Rayman Raving Rabbids

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Rayman Raving Rabbids
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerMeleeNarrativeThird PersonSolo
Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Split Fiction is strong narrative focus, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode: single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode28
13

Little Nightmares II

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NGL88
Little Nightmares II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Split Fiction is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Visuals66Tone60Combat45Game mode45Setting0
14

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSolo
Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: stealth mechanics and single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone80Setting67Combat49Game mode34Visuals0
15

Superliminal

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Superliminal
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSoloDark
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Tone62Game mode54Setting0Visuals0

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