Split/Second

May 18, 2010
2+players

PC
Xbox

Everyone 10+

Racing · Action · Destruction

Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality TV show. Competitors vie to be the first to the finish line in a set rigged to blow. Players don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that alter the race dynamics.

80%Very positive1,700 Steam reviewsMetascore 79Steam Deck playable

Who can play

Store

Split-screen on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Not confirmed on Xbox.
Online play is not confirmed.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Is it good

80%

Very positive on Steam

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79MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)

Steam Deck Playable

Every way to play together

Steam lists split-screen for PC. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players, split-screen
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
Not listed
- Xbox, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam store listing, which does not give player counts. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Black Rock Studio
Publisher: Disney
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
Released: May 18, 2010 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 7 languages, voices in 7
Age rating: Everyone 10+ (ESRB): Violence

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Split/Second split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op on PC. Not confirmed yet on Xbox.; One of 262 split-screen games
Do you need two copies of Split/Second?: No. On one screen, one copy is enough.
What platforms is Split/Second on?: PC and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does Split/Second work on Steam Deck?: Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
Is Split/Second free?: No, it's a paid game.

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