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About Fractals
Fractals is a two-player co-op puzzle platformer developed by Spritz Studios and released on March 31, 2026. It plays on PC with split-screen support for local multiplayer. The game revolves around solving physics-based puzzles through teamwork, where each player controls a separate character with unique abilities. The setting is a surreal, geometric world filled with shifting environments and reactive obstacles. Core gameplay focuses on coordinating movements to manipulate objects, trigger switches, and navigate platforms. It’s a tight, focused experience for players who enjoy collaborative problem-solving without overwhelming complexity. The indie vibe is strong here, with minimalist visuals that prioritize clever level design over flashy presentation.
Gameplay
In Fractals, you and a partner alternate between controlling two characters with distinct physics interactions. One can create temporary platforms by freezing liquids, while the other manipulates magnetic fields to move metallic objects. Levels force constant communication, like syncing jumps across floating tiles or timing gravity shifts to bypass gaps. Each stage has a clear objective but often multiple solutions, rewarding experimentation. The split-screen is crisp, avoiding performance issues even during chaotic moments. Sessions typically last 15, 30 minutes, with difficulty scaling gradually. The game lacks a pause menu, so momentum is key. While some puzzles repeat core mechanics, the midgame introduces time-based challenges and environmental hazards that add variety. Controls are responsive, with intuitive remapping options for local co-op.
What Players Think
Fractals holds a 92% critic score and a 4.5/5 user rating on Steam. Average completion rate is 82%, with most players finishing in 10, 15 hours. Community moods skew positive, with 78% of reviews labeling it "funny" and 65% "frustrating" due to tight co-op timing. One Steam user wrote, "The split-screen is a blast, but some puzzles feel like grinding through the same trick." Another praised, "Every level feels like a mini-epiphany when you crack the solution." Achievement completion stands at 94%, with the hardest unlock (3% clear) tied to a secret level requiring precise physics manipulation. The game’s 70% discount during Steam sales boosted its replayability score to 6.8/10.
PlayPile's Take
Fractals is a must-play for fans of brainy co-op puzzles. It thrives in short bursts but lacks long-term variety, with 30% of players quitting before the final act. Priced at $29.99, it’s a solid value for the challenge density. The split-screen and physics mechanics are tight, but solo play is limited to a basic tutorial. If you’ve enjoyed games like Overcooked or Human Fall Flat, this hits similar notes with a geometric twist. Just be ready to argue with your partner over button mashes.
Game Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
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