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The Alters

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2025

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Quick resume

Explore an emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements. Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Deep and original narrative
    • Unique clone mechanic and character dynamics
    • Engaging survival and base management gameplay
    • High replayability with branching story paths
    • Immersive visuals and sound design

    Cons

    • Stressful time pressure can be frustrating
    • Some bugs and occasional crashes reported
    • Limited player improvisation due to scripted events
    • Lack of manual save feature
    • Some ui and pacing issues especially in mid-game

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players make meaningful choices affecting story and gameplay, but must follow a narrative sequence with some scripted events limiting improvisation."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game involves managing complex base building, resource gathering, and crew morale under time pressure, requiring skill and strategic planning."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal survival and story progression without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long sessions, emotional investment, and replaying to explore different story branches and endings."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Players manage a team of Alters with distinct personalities and skills, requiring coordination and balancing their needs."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Base building and resource management allow some customization, but constrained by circular base design and scripted gameplay."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize managing relationships and mutual survival rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players engage in a sci-fi world with immersive story and atmosphere, providing a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and emotional connection rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some exploration and trying different strategies, but gameplay is partly scripted with limited room for improvisation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore alien environments and discover resources and story elements, though exploration is limited and guided."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization of base and crew management, but limited character personalization beyond narrative choices."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong sci-fi narrative with clones, alternate selves, and speculative fiction themes."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Focus on managing a group of Alters with social dynamics, but limited multiplayer or community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn to manage resources, crew moods, and survival strategies, improving skills over multiple playthroughs."

    • Health
      -4

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to time pressure and resource management."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Emotional connections and complex interactions with Alters create a sense of close relationships."

    • Leadership
      4

      "Player leads and manages a team of Alters, making decisions that affect group survival and morale."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate resources, build and upgrade base, and unlock story branches through progression."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Game induces stress and tension due to time limits and survival challenges."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visually appealing alien environments, immersive sound design, and emotional story provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story and survival rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven game with deep, philosophical story and branching choices central to experience."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning, resource allocation, and problem solving under pressure."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense survival elements and time pressure create suspense and emotional highs."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the game offers excellent value for time and money due to quality, depth, and replayability."

    • Violence
      -4

      "No combat focus; gameplay centers on survival, base building, and managing relationships."

    • Survival
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around managing threats, resource scarcity, and staying alive under harsh conditions."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026