Grab The Games: The Alters

Another day, another review for our fans! Today, we’re diving into The Alters, a complex and emotionally charged title that puts a unique twist on the survival genre. Let’s take a look at what makes this experience stand out. From the award-winning team at 11 bit studios, The Alters is a sci-fi survival-adventure that blends exploration, time pressure, moral dilemmas, and base-building into a narrative-driven journey. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a disastrous space mission, stranded on a hostile planet — with limited resources, no backup, and one desperate plan: survive by creating alternate versions of yourself.

Using a rare substance called Rapidium and a quantum computer, Jan is able to generate “Alters” — alternate selves born from different choices in his past. Each Alter has a unique personality, skillset, and emotional depth, turning the game into a dynamic character-driven experience. Your job isn’t just survival — it’s managing the relationships, conflicts, and consequences of these fractured selves. The base you operate is mobile and modular, but keeping it functional means venturing out into a dangerous world. Resources are scattered across biomes affected by deadly anomalies, radiation storms, and other environmental hazards. Managing the day/night cycle and your exposure to the elements adds real tension to every mission outside the base.

What really elevates The Alters is the way it weaves its story into gameplay. Choices matter. Conversations have weight. Conflicts between Alters can impact your ability to progress. And every decision nudges Jan closer to one of several potential outcomes — all shaped by how you deal with the central question: Who would you have been, if you’d chosen differently?] Visually, the game is beautifully designed, with strong art direction and immersive lighting that adds to the tension. The character models, UI, and environments are consistent and thoughtfully executed. The audio work deserves praise as well — from a moody, adaptive soundtrack to sharp voice acting that brings emotional depth to the different versions of Jan.

As for the negatives, The Alters can be confusing during its early stages. The game drops you into a complex scenario with limited guidance, and figuring out what to do next — especially when juggling resource management, Alters’ needs, and base operations — can feel overwhelming. While some players will enjoy this freedom, others might wish for more onboarding during the first few hours.

To sum it all up, The Alters is a rare breed — a thoughtful, narrative-rich survival game that dares to ask hard questions about identity, regret, and human nature. If you’re looking for a cerebral experience wrapped in smart mechanics and meaningful storytelling, this one deserves your full attention.

Dionysis Spinos

For a visual glimpse into the game’s atmosphere and mechanics, check out this gameplay video: