The Alters is a strong Adventure that delivers where it counts.
89
Verdict
90%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (90% positive from 17K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
The Alters is a 2025 survival game developed and published by 11 Bit Studios. In the game, the player assumes control of Jan Dolski, a space miner who must create alternative versions of himself in order to survive on an inhospitable planet. It was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on 13 June 2025, to generally positive reviews from critics. The game won Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.
Runs well on modern hardware.
Last updated 2d ago
This game has mandatory data collection and sharing including with "potential business partners". There is no warning of the 3rd party EULA on the store page.
Nothing is perfect, but I don't want to nitpick this game even a little bit. It gives a unique, addictive experience, its writing is clever and funny, and Alex Jordan as the main VO is a genius. Also, it may be one of the few games that leans fully into Unreal Engine's signature aesthetic pull — many developers don't realize that look is a choice rather than a default, but this team embraced it deliberately and made it gorgeous. Kudos to the team!! Just please try to avoid layoffs and market your games better. It definitely didn't get enough attention for such a fun, high-quality game.
I will be RETURNING this game due to its HORRIBLE Data Privacy Clause! Instead of giving you an EASY way to opt-OUT, they want you to MAIL in a WITHDRAWL of CONSENT - NOT ACCEPTABLE! They also SHARE your PERSONAL DATA with THIRD PARTIES - I'll PASS! PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY PEOPLE!
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