Hack into an unethical superstructure in this immersive psychological horror experience
Tallinn, Estonia – June 19, 2025 – Mike Klubnika, the solo developer behind indie-horror phenomenon Buckshot Roulette, is today thrilled to announce their next narratively-driven title – s.p.l.i.t – will launch via Steam for Windows, SteamOS and Linux on Thursday, July 24.
A short psychological horror game, s.p.l.i.t, thrusts players into the dark, cloying world of cybercrime as they attempt to hack and gain root access to an unethical superstructure.
With a focus on immersive and tactile raw terminal hacking, players will use various command line inputs to interface with the facility, while an in-game IRC programme allows them to chat with their fellow technicians in order to plan and execute a devastating malware attack.
s.p.l.i.t features Klubnika’s trademark dystopian, low-fi tech visual identity and industrial audio design – which combined with the game’s unsettling, psychological narrative and cerebral puzzles – results in an intensely atmospheric, slow-burn experience in which the dread creeps in with every keystroke.
A daunting task lies ahead. Unconscionable secrets and vulnerabilities lie buried deep below legacy code and engineering. Only with meticulous planning and unwavering composure will they be unearthed.
Regardless of the outcome, this story won’t be told for decades. Will you hold up your end?
s.p.l.i.t – Key Features
- First person gameplay with diegetic & immersive UI.
- An IRC chat where you gain intel, and learn more about the facility.
- A terminal where you run software, navigate directories, and execute commands.
- Detailed command prompt hacking puzzles with an emphasis on traditional inputs.
- Original soundtrack.
s.p.l.i.t will launch for Windows, SteamOS and Linux via Steam on July 24, and is available to wishlist now.
About Mike Klubnika
Mike Klubnika is an independent game developer from Estonia.
With a knack for sci-fi horror, Mike has spent the majority of their free time developing horror games that take place in alternate dystopias, attempting to immerse the player in handcrafted industrial environments through detailed mechanics and visual storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin, Mike has also composed grungy backdrops that are featured in several of their games.
