Choose Split Fiction
Choose Split Fiction if you want an Action game with HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.3% positive across 22,209 reviews.
Split Fiction vs WheelMates
Split Fiction and WheelMates both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. 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: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Split Fiction (2025) is 1 year older than WheelMates (2026). Split Fiction scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than WheelMates (73.8% positive). 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 WheelMates
Choose WheelMates if you want an Indie and Racing game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. WheelMates launched in 2026.
Both Split Fiction and WheelMates sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. 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
 Split Fiction |  WheelMates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.3% positive (22,209 reviews) | 73.8% positive (587 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Hazelight Studios | Firevolt |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Split Fiction (2025) is 1 year older than WheelMates (2026).
- Split Fiction scores higher on Steam reviews (96.3% positive) than WheelMates (73.8% positive).
- WheelMates is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than Split Fiction (17.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Split Fiction is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; WheelMates has no Deck rating yet.
Split Fiction vs WheelMates — FAQ
- Which is better, Split Fiction or WheelMates?
- On Steam reviews Split Fiction scores higher (96.3% positive) than WheelMates (73.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Split Fiction is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Split Fiction or WheelMates first?
- If you want chronology, Split Fiction (2025) came out before WheelMates (2026). 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.
- Are Split Fiction and WheelMates similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Split Fiction and WheelMates have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Split Fiction ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; WheelMates ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Split Fiction run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Split Fiction is rated Deck Verified by Valve. WheelMates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.