Developed by 11 bit studios in Warsaw and built in Unreal Engine 5, science fiction narrative survival game The Alters features a music score by Frostpunk series composer Piotr Musiał.

Players control everyman Jan Dolski. Having crash-landed on a distant planet, Jan utilizes a locally sourced crystal called Rapidium to fabricate alternative versions of himself in a desperate attempt to survive the threat of deadly solar radiation. The player character can build relationships with his Alters, influencing their decisions while deploying them on critical base-building missions.

A 40-minute demo is available now during the Steam Next Fest event. The Alters is planned for release later this year for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles, along with Windows through Steam, GOG and the Epic Games Store.


From the product page:

Jan Dolski is a simple worker who faces impossible odds. Crash-landing on a distant planet, stranded and alone, he seems trapped with no way out. Jan’s only hope for survival is to employ additional helping hands on board his mobile base… but how? Improvising as he goes, Jan uses the local Rapidium substance to create alternate versions of himself: THE ALTERS.

Have you wondered how your life would change if you chose a different path in the past? Who would you become? Jan Dolski is about to face answers to these questions which makes the predicament he is in even more daunting. Each one of his alters has a different personality and background as his life path is a result of a specific change in Jan’s life.

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Great news, Jans!

We decided to extend the availability period for playing #TheAlters demo 🎮.
If you weren’t able to play it during the Next Fest, you can still catch up.

Play now: https://t.co/jkw2ytL3FZ pic.twitter.com/emoU6hvSjP

— The Alters | PLAY DEMO NOW (@altersgame) June 18, 2024