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Experience an award-winning, story-driven sci-fi survival game. Help Jan Dolski, the survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle perso

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About The Alters

You crash on a radiation‑soaked planet while a scorching sun advances, making every moment urgent. The massive mobile base is too complex for one person, so it must keep moving to stay ahead of ash.

The base’s quantum computer creates The Alters—alternate versions of yourself—each with distinct memories and regrets. Managing their expertise and conflicts while customizing the rolling base and venturing onto the hostile surface defines the core challenge.

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Survival Premise

You crash on a radiation‑soaked world while a scorching sun advances, making every moment urgent.

The massive mobile base is too complex for one person, so it must keep moving to stay ahead of ash.

  • Keep the base in motion whenever resources allow.
  • Watch the sun’s progression to plan safe travel windows.

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The Alters

The base’s supercomputer uses advanced quantum technology to turn imagined alternative life choices into living Alters.

Each Alter arrives with distinct personalities, memories and regrets, providing needed expertise but also personal conflict for the mission.

  • Match tasks to an Alter’s background expertise.
  • Address interpersonal tensions early to maintain crew cohesion.
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Base Management

Your rolling base serves as lifeline, factory and home, and can be customized and upgraded for the growing crew.

Researching cutting‑edge technologies, managing life‑support gear and manufacturing supplies turns the vessel into a self‑sustaining powerhouse.

  • Prioritize upgrades that expand crew capacity or resource output.
  • Balance immediate survival needs with longer‑term research projects.

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Surface Expeditions

To fuel the base and advance research you must leave the hull and explore the hostile planet’s surface.

Unpredictable anomalies and heavy radiation make each mining sortie a timed gamble against the approaching burning sunrise.

  • Plan routes that minimize exposure to high‑radiation zones.
  • Carry sufficient protective gear before each expedition.

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Accessibility & Settings

The game offers Adjustable Difficulty, Adjustable Text Size and Subtitle Options, letting players match challenge and readability to their preferences.

Full controller support and Custom Volume Controls let you use a gamepad and set audio levels without leaving the game.

  • Test different difficulty levels to find a sustainable pace.
  • Adjust text size for clearer information during intense moments.

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    QUICK ANSWERS

    The Alters FAQ

    What is the central survival challenge?

    Survive by keeping the mobile base moving ahead of the scorching sun, creating and managing Alters, and gathering resources from the planet’s surface.

    How are the crew members generated?

    The base’s supercomputer uses advanced quantum technology to turn imagined alternative life choices into living Alters, each with unique personalities, memories and regrets.

    What accessibility options does the game provide?

    Players can adjust difficulty, text size and subtitles, and the game includes full controller support and custom volume controls for audio.

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    Original editorial guidance. Game imagery and trailers are provided by the publisher through Steam. Media and reference links checked 2026-10-23. Game versions, supported platforms, and balance can change; consult the linked release notes for current details.