Start Hacking in s.p.l.i.t
Oro Interactive has announced a new collaboration with acclaimed indie developer Mike Klubnika, the creator behind the breakout hit Buckshot Roulette. Together, they are bringing Klubnika’s latest project, s.p.l.i.t, to a broader audience, promising a gripping addition to the indie horror landscape.
s.p.l.i.t is a short but intense psychological horror experience that immerses players in the attempt to gain root access into a morally ambiguous technological superstructure. The game combines suffocating tension with unflinching brutality, continuing Klubnika’s reputation for crafting boundary-pushing horror experiences. Critics have responded positively, praising its emotional and intellectual impact.
Rock Paper Shotgun noted that “there’s more than despair here. There’s an ailing sort of triumph, too,” while Engadget highlighted its lingering effect, stating that “it’s something you’ll think about for days after the credits roll, guaranteed.” Loot Level Chill described it as “a brutal and powerful game unlike anything else I’ve ever played.”
At its core, s.p.l.i.t is a narrative-driven horror game that emphasizes terminal hacking mechanics. Players engage with fellow technicians through an IRC-style chat interface, planning a malware attack against a shadowy facility while solving complex command-line puzzles. Every choice shapes the mission, though the consequences may remain unknown for decades or perhaps never fully revealed. The game delivers a first-person psychological horror experience with a fully immersive diegetic interface, challenging players to navigate directories, run software, and exploit system vulnerabilities. An original atmospheric soundtrack amplifies the tension, complementing the unsettling setting of an unethical superstructure built on legacy code and hidden threats.
s.p.l.i.t contains strong horror themes, violence, depictions of self-harm, and suicide, and is intended exclusively for mature audiences. It promises a haunting, intellectually demanding journey for those willing to confront its dark and uncompromising world.