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The Alters
Survival
Strategy
Management
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 94%
Released
June 13, 2025
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
11 Bit Studios
Publisher(s)
11 Bit Studios
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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

The Alters is an ambitious sci-fi survival game with a unique twist. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a crash-landed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you must form a new crew for your mobile base.
 

Using a substance called Rapidium, you create alternative versions of Jan - THE ALTERS - each one shaped by a different crucial decision from the protagonist’s past.


As you navigate through survival and moral dilemmas, you will explore a branching narrative filled with captivating character dynamics and challenging decisions. 
Genre(s)
Survival, Strategy, Management
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The Alters: How to Wake Up Your Alter
The Alters

You have interacted with the Quantum Computer and made a copy of yourself in The Alters; here's how to wake them up.

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How to Save the Miner in The Alters
The Alters

Jan Miner is one of the most useful crew members in The Alters, but he has some self-destructive habits that you need to manage.

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The Alters Act 2 Walkthrough
The Alters

Act 2 of The Alters is much more challenging than the first, pitting players against more anomalies and blocking progression with difficult terrain.

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Which Music Type Should You Choose in The Alters?
The Alters

During Journey II of The Alters, you get the opportunity to throw a party with your other selves, but only if you can all agree on the playlist.

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5 Best Mods for The Alters
The Alters

The Alters is a deep base building and resource management game, but it can get a little tricky. Here are the best The Alters mods to make it better.

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Best Base Layouts and Designs in The Alters
The Alters

Your base is the last line of defense between you and the planet's harsh radiation in The Alters, but you only have so much space available to use.

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The Alters: How to Survive Magnetic Storms
The Alters

Magnetic storms are some of the most dangerous planetary conditions the Alters must endure; here's everything players should know before facing them.

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Where to Place Gravity Sensor in The Alters
The Alters

During Act 2 players need to place a Gravity Sensor but it's unclear where. This guide will show you the exact location to place it.

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The Alters Green Refuge Guide: Where to Find Something to Comfort the Technician
The Alters

The Green Refuge task in The Alters tasks players with finding something to comfort the Technician. Here's where to find it.

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The Alters: Where to Mine More Minerals
The Alters

In Act 1 of The Alters, you will need a lot of minerals to help make all the rooms and objects you will need to proceed and make your alters happy.

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The Alters: Gifting Guide
The Alters

In order to keep your alters happy and working in The Alters, you will need to chat with them regularly, feed them well, and can even give them gifts.

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The Alters: Where to Find Unusually Colored Rocks for Miner
The Alters

In Act 3 of The Alters, Jan Miner asks players to locate an unusually colored rock for his personal project; here's where to find it.

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How to Get Pierogi Ingredients in The Alters (& Can You Make Them Again?)
The Alters

Making Pierogi is the way players can befriend Jan Technician in The Alters. Here's how to get the ingredients and if they can be made again.

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All Act 1 Cargo Drop Locations in The Alters
The Alters

Cargo drops contain helpful items that will keep your crew happy in The Alters, but they're hidden off the beaten path.

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The Alters: Best Research and Planetary Sample Upgrades
The Alters

Researching new technologies is the key to survival in The Alters, but you can only select a limited number of improvements in each act.

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The Alters: How to Cure Radiation
The Alters

Radiation is one of the biggest threats in The Alters. Here’s everything you need to know to avoid it and keep your crew safe.

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The Alters: How to Keep Alters Happy (Increase Happiness)
The Alters

Taking care of yourself in The Alters is hard enough, but you also need to keep your Alters happy unless you want to deal with a rebellion.

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Should You Choose Tabula Rasa or Implants in The Alters?
The Alters

During Act 2, players will need to make a tough decision on which cure to use: the Tabula Rasa or the Implants. Here's what you need to know.

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Best Alters to Get First in The Alters
The Alters

Each Alter in The Alters has their uses, but some are far more effective than others. Here's a breakdown of the best Alters to get first.

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The Alters Common Ground: Best Dialogue Choices for Jan Technician
The Alters

Choosing the right things to say to Jan Technician in the Common Ground task of The Alters will make living with him much more manageable.

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