If you have ever wanted to play a split-screen shooter with a friend without buying a second keyboard, or if you need to run two bots simultaneously in an MMO, this software utility might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.
However, for the average competitive gamer, the hassle of disabling driver signatures and the risk of triggering anti-cheat software outweigh the benefits. Stick to buying a cheap second keyboard or standard controller. softpedia gaming keyboard splitter
Run the installer. You will likely see a warning from Windows Defender. This is normal for tools that modify HID parsers. Allow the installation of the HidGuardian and HidMacros drivers. If you have ever wanted to play a
| Feature | Softpedia Splitter (Hidmacros) | LuaMacros | Universal Control Remapper (UCR) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Medium (requires rebooting) | Hard (needs scripting) | Easy (GUI driven) | | Windows 11 Support | Spotty (needs test mode) | Yes | Yes | | Key Splitting | Excellent | Good | Excellent | | Controller Emulation | No | No | Yes (turns keys into Xbox sticks) | | Price | Free | Free | Free | Run the installer