A sci-fi survival game built on an unusually personal hook. Stranded alone on a hostile planet, the protagonist endures by cloning alternate versions of himself, each shaped by a different past decision, then manages the labour, friendships and frictions between these alters to keep a mobile base moving. It blends base-management, survival and branching narrative around a single question about the lives we did not live.
One of the better-reviewed recent releases here, it draws praise for its premise, emotional writing and consequential choices, with criticisms centred on technical bugs and stretches of repetition. Rated Mature and PS5-only, it suits players who want a thoughtful, narrative-led survival game with a genuinely original idea, and is a weaker fit for anyone after fast action or a polished, friction-free experience.
Single Player Only
Overall, player feedback for 'The Alters' reveals a significant divide: while a substantial number of reviews celebrate its storytelling, emotional depth, and unique gameplay mechanics, others criticize it for technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and frustrating design choices. The positive reviews emphasize both the gripping narrative and the engaging mechanics, suggesting a strong connection to the game's emotional themes, while the negative reviews highlight serious concerns about bugs and overall gameplay execution.
Based on 101 reviews from playstation, steam
The Alters - Before You Buy
