The narrative depth drives the experience, with 96 positive mentions out of 101 praising the story. While the total reception remains very positive at 93% across 3,612 reviews, the post-release sentiment holds steady at 91% positive.
In-game
« After changing my driver to play it, I like this game The game is really great at making you feel like you are in it The gameplay is quite unique and enjoyable Great value as everything this developper does, I recommend ! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Great game, very stressful, Now I want to know more about the story ! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« cool mais j'ai pas tout compris »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« 1h de terminal Linux et autre, pur stress psychologique dans une ambiance science-ficton comme Mike Klubnika sait faire »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« I love Mike Klubnika game, and this one is particulary fun, i will admit that it is confusing asf, but it is fun, i did the 2 endings and i will say that the universe is particulary darker than the others games on steam »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Very great game, I just finished it and wow, that hurts a screwdriver... If your looking for horror without jumpscare this one is for you ! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« j'imagine le jeu est sympa mais j'arrivais pas a avancer vu que c'est assez dur et la fin ma mis trop trop mal »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« un bon concept avec de bonnes mécaniques mais qui n'ont pas le temps de se développer (tout comme la fin) car le jeu est beaucoup trop court pour instaurer une véritable tension »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Désolé mais même pour 2€ c'est bien trop court, on dirai une démo plus qu'un jeu, les mécaniques du terminal sont très (trop) peu exploitées, et le jeu se termine en 1h-1h30 à tout casser en prenant son temps »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« If you can type fast, you will be very annoyed because this game that is primarily about typing, actually limits your typing speed and you have to slow down for every character typed to properly register. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« couldn't find the config file, tried exitting the game and it broke my linux. I had to reset everything because it was now stuck. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Excellente ambiance et intrigue, on aimerait en savoir plus ou avoir plus de gameplay. Une sorte de court-métrage vidéo ludique qui ne durera pas beaucoup plus d'une heure en fonction de vos connaissances en invité de commandes. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
In players' words
« After changing my driver to play it, I like this game The game is really great at making you feel like you are in it The gameplay is quite unique and enjoyable Great value as everything this developper does, I recommend ! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« j'imagine le jeu est sympa mais j'arrivais pas a avancer vu que c'est assez dur et la fin ma mis trop trop mal »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Great game, very stressful, Now I want to know more about the story ! »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« un bon concept avec de bonnes mécaniques mais qui n'ont pas le temps de se développer (tout comme la fin) car le jeu est beaucoup trop court pour instaurer une véritable tension »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« cool mais j'ai pas tout compris »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Désolé mais même pour 2€ c'est bien trop court, on dirai une démo plus qu'un jeu, les mécaniques du terminal sont très (trop) peu exploitées, et le jeu se termine en 1h-1h30 à tout casser en prenant son temps »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« 1h de terminal Linux et autre, pur stress psychologique dans une ambiance science-ficton comme Mike Klubnika sait faire »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« If you can type fast, you will be very annoyed because this game that is primarily about typing, actually limits your typing speed and you have to slow down for every character typed to properly register. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« I love Mike Klubnika game, and this one is particulary fun, i will admit that it is confusing asf, but it is fun, i did the 2 endings and i will say that the universe is particulary darker than the others games on steam »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« couldn't find the config file, tried exitting the game and it broke my linux. I had to reset everything because it was now stuck. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Very great game, I just finished it and wow, that hurts a screwdriver... If your looking for horror without jumpscare this one is for you ! »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Excellente ambiance et intrigue, on aimerait en savoir plus ou avoir plus de gameplay. Une sorte de court-métrage vidéo ludique qui ne durera pas beaucoup plus d'une heure en fonction de vos connaissances en invité de commandes. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
72 % pos · n=108
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=101
Content / longevity
29 % pos · n=58
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=17
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=13
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Performance
14 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
108
78
11
19
Story / writing
101
96
4
1
Content / longevity
58
17
0
41
Audio / music
17
16
0
1
Graphics / art
13
11
1
1
Value for money
9
8
0
1
Performance
7
1
0
6
Interface / UX
6
0
0
6
Stability / bugs
4
0
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 45 min.
🪤 95 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
88 % (n=299)
2-10h
99 % (n=95)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)
>25h
100 % (n=2)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-16 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
37,4 %Accessible
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 2 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 51,2 % of players.
The narrative is the standout feature, garnering 96 positive mentions out of 101.
Audio production is highly regarded, with 16 positive mentions out of 17.
Visual style is well-received, securing 11 positive mentions out of 13.
Gameplay mechanics satisfy a majority of players, with 78 positive mentions out of 108.
Weaknesses
Players frequently cite a lack of content, with 41 negative mentions out of 58.
Technical performance is a sore point, receiving 6 negative mentions out of 7.
The user interface frustrates users, accounting for 6 negative mentions out of 6.
Bugs are consistently reported, appearing in 4 negative mentions out of 4.
Who is it for?
This title is ideal for fans of short, story-driven hacking simulations who prioritize atmosphere over extended playtimes. It suits those looking for a focused, high-quality narrative experience rather than a long-form sandbox.
Verdict
S.P.L.I.T delivers a compelling, polished story that resonates deeply with its audience despite a limited scope. While technical polish and content volume leave room for improvement, the core experience is a success for those who value tight pacing and strong writing.
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