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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: Is It Possible to Return Rebel Alters in Act 3?
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The aftermath of the Alters splitting is the most impactful in the game, but is it possible to make things in Act 3 as they once were in The Alters?

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The Alters: Best Choice for Scientist’s Ending
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Jan Scientist's personal quest reveals a surprising side of his personality, but should you let him leave the base for good in Act 3 of The Alters?

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How to Get Bridge Anchor Blueprints from the Corporation in The Alters
The Alters

Players need the Bridge Anchor Blueprints from the corporation to cross the lava in The Alters, but it's not clear how to trigger the call.

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The Alters: How To Unlock Assertiveness
The Alters

To unlock the Assertiveness trophy/achievement in The Alters, players need to learn the Technician's Lesson. Here's how to do so.

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The Alters Act 1 Walkthrough
The Alters

Act 1 in The Alters is like the calm before the storm, as things get more turbulent near the end of the act.

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The Alters: Trophy/Achievement Guide
The Alters

There are a total of fifty-six achievements or trophies in The Alters, and some of them are not easy to complete without a bit of help.

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How to Increase Base Size in The Alters
The Alters

Upgrading your base size is incredibly important in The Alters to keep on top of the various resources and modules you need. Here's how to do it.

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How to Increase Qubit Level in The Alters
The Alters

Increasing the Qubit Level in The Alters opens up a ton of new options for players. Here's how to do it.

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What Does the Yellow Gauge in Bottom Right Corner Mean in The Alters? Explained
The Alters

A small yellow icon and gauge can be seen in the bottom right corner in The Alters, but what do they mean? Here's what you need to know.

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What Uphold and Infinite Uphold Mean in The Alters (& How They Work)
The Alters

Uphold and Infinite Uphold are two options in The Alters' crafting menus that might confuse players. Here's what they mean and how they work.

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How to Get Organics & Materials with Mining Outposts in The Alters
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In this guide, I'll explain how to collect organics and materials with mining outposts in The Alters, so players can get their reserves up.

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