Game Overview
A hostile alien world turns survival into an argument with your own past. The Alters places Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of a failed expedition, inside a mobile base that must keep moving ahead of lethal sunlight and radiation. Its central idea is genuinely compelling: Jan uses the strange material Rapidium to create alternate versions of himself, each shaped by a different pivotal decision he could have made. The result is a tense, introspective sci-fi adventure where keeping the crew alive means living alongside the people you might have become.
Daily play balances hazardous expeditions, base management, and difficult conversations. Jan ventures onto the planet to mine metals and organics, scan strange regions, and locate useful materials, while anomalies, unstable terrain, and solar radiation make route planning and the day-night cycle vital. Back at the base, resources go toward equipment, research, new rooms, and survival upgrades, but every investment competes with an Alter’s personal needs or an urgent mission objective. The quantum computer lets you identify which life paths create specialists such as technicians, scientists, or miners, yet each new crew member brings distinct memories, skills, resentments, and demands that can disrupt the whole operation.
What separates The Alters from ordinary survival crafting is that its workforce is also Jan’s fractured identity. Relationships are not merely a morale meter: choices influence trust, conflicts, story branches, and the possible endings, giving seemingly practical decisions real emotional weight. Its bleak planetary vistas, uncanny reality-warping hazards, and pressure-driven management evoke the hard choices of Frostpunk, though the focus here is more personal and character-led than civic. Players who enjoy narrative survival games, sci-fi dilemmas, and systems that force uncomfortable compromises find plenty to engage with, while action-first players should expect deliberate planning and conversation to matter as much as exploration.
Screenshots
Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a The Alters folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core i7-6700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570, nVidia GeForce GTX 1060, Intel Arc A570. 6+ GB video memory
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Disk
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Alters (v2.2.0.72 & ALL DLC)?
After extracting The Alters (v2.2.0.72 & ALL DLC), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 62.73 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 12. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.