The Alters is an ambitious science fiction game with a unique twist. You will play as Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a crashed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you'll need to form a new crew for your mobile base. Using a substance called Rapidium, you will create alternative versions of Jan —THE ALTERS— each shaped by a different pivotal decision reflecting the protagonist's past.

As you navigate moral and survival dilemmas, you will explore a branching narrative filled with captivating character dynamics and challenging decisions.

Simultaneously, you will be challenged to reflect on one of life's fundamental questions: do we manipulate our fate, or does it manipulate us? This turns your survival endeavor into a profound and personal experience.

Highlights

Use the quantum computer aboard the base to simulate alternative outcomes of your past choices and uncover the distinct life paths of Jan. Each Alter comes to life thanks to the remarkable properties of Rapidium and contains its own emotional issues and unique abilities. The variations offer opportunities and challenges as you face personal conflicts and manage the fragile dynamics of your crew.

You will need to explore the planet's surface in search of precious resources such as metals and organic materials to operate the mobile base. Even so, venturing beyond the shelter involves the risk of exposing you and the Alters to fatal anomalies and the ever-present solar radiation. Thus, it is necessary to pay attention to the day and night cycle and plan daily activities wisely!

Experience a rich narrative with moral dilemmas and branching paths. Your choices shape Jan's relationships with the Alters, affecting their journey and leading you to confront various outcomes and endings.

The collected resources can be used in various ways: craft necessary items or expand your base with additional modules, like the research laboratory or the social room. Sometimes, you'll need to choose between creating items specifically for the Alters and items that generate mission advancements, such as anomaly detectors or radiation filters. The burden of each decision rests on your shoulders, and you'll never be able to meet everyone's needs.

The planet features unique biomes and secrets to uncover, but lethal anomalies block your path. Levitating stones and mysterious distortions of reality catch your eye, while other singularities remain invisible to the naked eye and require special tools to unravel. In all cases, you must be very cautious... or face the risk of instant death, injuries from radiation, and even the disintegration of time and space. Moreover, it's wise to avoid expeditions across the planet during times when intense radioactivity can corrode your suit. Have a safe journey!

Jan Dolski is about to face the answers to the infamous "what if" question through alternative versions of himself. This causes the situations to become even more disturbing as you slowly uncover the impact each choice has on Jan's survival.

The Alters bring to light the most unsettling questions of life.