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The Alters

11 Bit Studios' The Alters is a sci-fi survival game with base-building elements. Stuck on a hostile planet, Jan Dolski must create copies of himself to try and survive, and they each have unique personalities and histories.

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Survival
Strategy
Management
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
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Number of Players
Single-player

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. 
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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 Jan Technician
The Alters Common Ground: Best Dialogue Choices for Jan Technician
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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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The Alters: How Jan Miner Becomes a Crash Course in Player Choice
The Alters

Jan Miner is one of the most interesting characters in The Alters, and his story is the first real introduction to the game's choice system.

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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
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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 Best Alters In The Alters, Ranked 
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It's important that players know what every Alter does in The Alters and which of them will be worth bringing along for the journey.

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The Alters - Official Accolades Trailer
The Alters

Check out the official accolades trailer for The Alters, a story-driven sci-fi survival game developed by 11 bit studios.

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