The Alters

About

You play as Jan Dolski, a worker stranded on a hostile planet after a crash. To survive, you create multiple versions of yourself, each with different traits and skills. These alters help build a base, gather resources, and tackle environmental dangers while Jan deals with personal struggles. Gameplay balances resource management, base layout, and assigning tasks to your crew of self-clones. Each alter’s behavior affects morale and efficiency, adding layers to survival mechanics. The game stands out for its emotional narrative, where choices impact both survival and Jan's mental state. 11 bit studios, known for titles like This War of Mine, brings a focus on human stories in tough situations. Early community feedback highlights the tension between practical survival and moral dilemmas. With a mix of resource management and character-driven story, it offers a fresh take on survival games.

Storyline

This is the story of Jan Dolski, a simple worker facing circumstances that lead him to a life-changing crossroads. Crash landing on a distant planet, stranded and alone, Jan finds himself in a daunting life and death situation. His only hope for survival is to bring helping hands on board. Not yet understanding the weight of his choice, Jan must create alternate versions of himself if he is to forge ahead: the alters.