Splittown

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Splittown is a single player casual puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by All-Seeing Eye and was released on October 6, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cold War has split the world in two, both figuratively and literally. The Great Divide spans across the globe with an impenetrable mess of concrete and barbed wire sandwiched between the two blocs. You are Leonard Nimby; stone-faced former top agent of IM5, hot on the trail of a shrink gun stolen from you by a villanous mayoral candidate on the eve of a fateful election. Splittown is a point-…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor9 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Captures the spirit of classic 90's LucasArts-style point-and-click adventure games with clever puzzles, witty humor, and a nostalgic art style.
Well-designed puzzles that are challenging but fair, accompanied by funny, dry, and nerdy writing that enhances the experience.
Includes modern quality-of-life features like a map and fast travel, and has good platform support including Linux and Steam Deck.

The game is relatively short, with some reviewers wishing for a longer or more complete story and a less rushed ending.
Contains some bugs and glitches that can impede progress, with limited bug testing noted by some players.
Interface and inventory management can feel clunky or cumbersome, and occasional repetitiveness in music and pixelation issues were reported.

humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its witty, clever writing and funny, quirky situations that capture the charm of classic adventure games. It balances playful, nerdy jokes with a dry, offbeat tone, creating an enjoyable and memorable comedic experience throughout the story.
- “The characters are hilarious, the dialogue is gold, and the game definitely isn’t short.”
- “Again, the humor is just sensational—both in the writing and the situations (like that "unique" coffee machine or swimming through the canals under the washing machine).”
- “It catches the spirit of LucasArts very well: the atmosphere has a lot of Day of the Tentacles vibes; the puzzles have on-spot difficulties and sometimes unhinged in a funny way; and what I liked most is the unexpected, nerdy, funny humors.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is engaging and filled with charming characters, humor, and a unique, colorful setting reminiscent of classic adventure games. However, it tends to lose momentum midway, feeling rushed and somewhat incomplete by the end. Overall, it offers a fun, light-hearted narrative experience that may leave some players wishing for a more developed conclusion.
- “Splittown is a love letter to the adventure games of yore, set in a world with brightly colored pixel art and impossible architecture, filled with funny situations and fairly easy puzzles, along with a couple of mechanical challenges and codes to crack that make you feel like a spy on an impossible mission without delving too deep into clichéd secret agent tropes.”
- “The story while unfortunately cut slightly short is great with fun characters, appropriately dry humour and a really cool setting with diesel-powered coffee makers and world-domination seeking vacuum cleaners.”
- “Nice storytelling!”
- “Neither will the story linger for long when it’s done.”
- “Personally, I felt like the plot took a wrong turn somewhere in the middle.”
- “The story, while unfortunately cut slightly short, is great with fun characters, appropriately dry humour, and a really cool setting with diesel-powered coffee makers and world-domination seeking vacuum cleaners.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music catchy with memorable themes, though some note it can become slightly repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received despite minor criticisms.
- “Catchy music themes and music tracks can be played on their website.”
- “Catchy music themes and music tracks can be played on their website.”
- “The music gets slightly repetitive.”
- “I expected poor puzzles and bugs because of some of the art and the music loops.”
- “The slang can be a bit much sometimes, and the music gets slightly repetitive.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Splittown offers a nostalgic adventure gameplay experience with colorful pixel art, humorous scenarios, and mostly easy puzzles complemented by occasional mechanical challenges. Its point-and-click style, reminiscent of classic LucasArts games, is enhanced by quality-of-life features like fast travel, making the gameplay both enjoyable and accessible.
- “Splittown is a love letter to the adventure games of yore, set in a world with brightly colored pixel art and impossible architecture, filled with funny situations and fairly easy puzzles, along with a couple of mechanical challenges and codes to crack that make you feel like a spy on an impossible mission without delving too deep into clichéd secret agent tropes.”
- “This point and click has a very LucasArts vibe visually and in the puzzles along with quality of life mechanics (fast travel) to make it more enjoyable.”
- “Enjoyed the writing and gameplay!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and creative design, complementing the clever puzzles and high-quality coding. Overall, the visual presentation is considered top-notch and highly impressive.
- “I haven’t even finished it yet, but I can already tell everything is spot on: the puzzles are clever, the art style is stunning, and the coding is top-notch.”
- “Great graphics and super creative.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences occasional glitches that can halt progress, but it mitigates this by allowing players to load from recent save points instead of restarting entire chapters. However, stability issues still impact the overall gameplay experience.
- “I found three glitches while playing that prevented me from moving forward.”
- “If the game glitches, at least the player can load from a save point without restarting from the chapter select.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere effectively captures the classic LucasArts vibe, reminiscent of Day of the Tentacle, with well-balanced puzzles and a quirky, humorous charm that adds a delightful and nerdy touch.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional experience enhanced by the game's occasional quirks, which add a wholesome and endearing quality despite minor imperfections.