The Alters

 
The Alters: What If Survival Meant Facing Yourself?
The sun is lethal. Time is your enemy. In The Alters, you’re not just fighting to survive—you’re forced to confront the person you could have been. This isn’t your typical sci-fi survival game. Here, every decision splits the path, and every alternate version of yourself brings new hope—or fresh chaos. The question isn’t just how you’ll make it out alive, but who you’ll become along the way.
Survival, Identity, and the Weight of Choice
You play as Jan Dolski, a miner stranded on a hostile planet after a catastrophic crash. The only way out? Keep your massive, wheel-shaped base rolling fast enough to outrun a deadly sunrise. But piloting, maintaining, and expanding this sanctuary is impossible alone. Enter the Alters: alternate versions of Jan, each shaped by a pivotal life choice. They’re not just clones—they’re unique people, with their own skills, fears, and baggage.
Building and managing your crew of Alters is as much about psychology as logistics. Some are brilliant scientists, others hardened technicians, each vital for survival. But they don’t always get along. Personalities clash, old regrets resurface, and the base’s fragile harmony can shatter at the worst moment. Every new Alter is a gamble—will they save you, or doom you?
Gameplay: More Than Just Base-Building
Resource management is the backbone of The Alters. You’ll mine, craft, and expand your mobile base, attaching new modules and systems to keep everyone alive. The environment is brutal—gravitational anomalies, deadly radiation, and a relentless day-night cycle force you to plan every move. Time is tight: one second of real time equals one in-game minute, so every decision counts.
The Tree of Life system lets you explore Jan’s past, choosing which life path to branch into next. Each Alter unlocks new solutions, but also new problems. Ignore their needs and you risk mutiny or worse. The narrative is rich with moral dilemmas and branching outcomes, making every playthrough feel personal and unpredictable.
Key Features & Highlights

Release Date: June 13, 2025
Developer: 11 Bit Studios
Genre: Sci-fi Survival, Base-Building, Narrative Adventure
Setting: Hostile alien planet, mobile wheel-shaped base, branching timelines
Features:

Manage and expand a mobile base to outrun the deadly sun
Create and interact with alternate versions of yourself, each with unique skills and personalities
Resource gathering, crafting, and infrastructure building
Time-pressured survival with real-time day/night cycle
Branching narrative with deep moral choices


Special Features:

Tree of Life system for creating distinct Alters
Complex crew dynamics—Alters have their own needs, fears, and potential for conflict
Multiple endings based on your choices and relationships
Inspired by psychological thrillers and the butterfly effect



Why The Alters Stands Apart
11 Bit Studios, known for This War of Mine and Frostpunk, double down on the human side of survival. The Alters isn’t just about managing resources—it’s about managing yourself, or rather, your many selves. The game’s blend of base-building, narrative depth, and psychological intrigue makes it a standout for fans of survival and story-driven experiences. As the proverb goes: “No man ever steps in the same river twice.” In The Alters, you’ll find out why.