The story follows Jan Dolski after crash landing 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.
The Alters is also available for PlayStation 5 and Windows through Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, verified for use with the Steam Deck. The Original Game Soundtrack by Frostpunk series composer Piotr Musiał is hosted on Bandcamp and Steam, with streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited.
From the Xbox Wire product description:
The Alters is a sci-fi survival game where you play as Jan, stranded on a hostile planet. Create alternate versions of yourself, each shaped by different life choices, to survive, gather resources, and navigate deep moral dilemmas. Your past becomes your crew in this unique sci-fi survival.At The Movies - The Alters Vinyl Soundtrack
Black Screen Records - The Alters Vinyl Soundtrack
The Alters (Original Game Soundtrack) - Apple Music / YouTube Music
Laced Records Blog - Composer Piotr Musiał on The Alters' Multiplicity of Creative Goals
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