French indie developer Kusa Games has announced that Split Brain Samsara will launch on PC via Steam on November 26, 2026. The cooperative adventure takes an unusual approach to multiplayer gameplay by making two players control different aspects of the same character. While one player handles movement and interactions with the physical environment, the other experiences a separate spiritual realm and interacts with elements invisible to their partner.
The two players must communicate effectively to navigate a massive station, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover the mystery surrounding their shared character. The game explores themes of memory, identity, and the connection between reality and the unconscious, with both players needing to combine their discoveries to progress.
Developed by the French independent studio Kusa Games, Split Brain Samsara will cost $7.99 / €7.99 at launch. A 10% discount will be available during its first week, while a free demo can already be played through Steam.
Split Brain Samsara Requires Online Co-Op and Constant Communication
Unlike traditional cooperative adventures, Split Brain Samsara divides control of a single character between two players. One handles movement and physical interactions, while the other sees information from the spiritual realm that their partner cannot access. Both must share clues and coordinate their actions to solve puzzles and escape the massive station.
The game features handcrafted environments, new cooperative mechanics, and two interconnected worlds filled with mysteries. Players will investigate what happened to the station’s former inhabitants, why they are sharing one body, and what their character’s past reveals about their situation.
An important requirement is that the game must be played online with two players who can communicate. It is not designed as a solo experience.
Kusa Games was founded in France in January 2025 by Florian Massat and Sylvain Gaborit. The independent studio focuses on creating short, original cooperative games.
The founders described Split Brain Samsara as the culmination of their creative vision, saying it is “more beautiful, profound, and intense” than the original Split Brain. The free demo is already available on Steam, allowing players to experience its central cooperative concept before launch.
The full game arrives November 26 for $7.99 / €7.99, with a 10% launch-week discount.
