Choose Cheer and Track
Choose Cheer and Track if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cheer and Track launched in 2019.
Cheer and Track vs Split Fiction
Cheer and Track and Split Fiction sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Cheer and Track (2019) is 6 years older than Split Fiction (2025). Cheer and Track is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Split Fiction (0.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Split Fiction
Choose Split Fiction if you want an Action and Adventure game with Online Co-op, HDR available, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 22,209 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Cheer and Track and Split Fiction ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cheer and Track |  Split Fiction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 96.3% positive (22,209 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | David T. Potter | Hazelight Studios |
Side by side
- Cheer and Track (2019) is 6 years older than Split Fiction (2025).
- Cheer and Track is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Split Fiction (0.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Split Fiction is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cheer and Track has no Deck rating yet.
Cheer and Track vs Split Fiction — FAQ
- Should I play Cheer and Track or Split Fiction first?
- If you want chronology, Cheer and Track (2019) came out before Split Fiction (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Do both Cheer and Track and Split Fiction have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cheer and Track ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Split Fiction ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.