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The Alters
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The Alters player count chart
The Alters has a small but active player base. 512 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
History from Jun 1, 2025
The Alters monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 336 | +43.59% | 711 |
| October 2026 | 234 | -31.98% | 627 |
| September 2026 | 344 | -32.44% | 1,004 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -52.93% | 1,486 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +271.41% | 3,157 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +1.43% | 850 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +28.13% | 838 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -10.66% | 654 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -10.62% | 732 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -32.92% | 819 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -10.88% | 1,221 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +56.75% | 1,370 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -35.12% | 874 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +17.54% | 1,347 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -33.68% | 1,146 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -51.17% | 1,728 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -68.48% | 3,539 |
| June 2025 | n/a | n/a | 11,227 |
How many people play The Alters right now?
Right now, 512 players are in The Alters on Steam. That makes it the #1,044 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 711 players. Today's peak is 83% above its 30-day average daily peak of 388.
The Alters player count history
Over the last 30 days The Alters averaged a daily peak of 388 players, down 24% compared with the 30 days before (511). Its highest point this month (711) is 19% below the same period last year (874). In its first month after release (Jun 13, 2025) it peaked at 3,539 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 11,227, set on Jun 1, 2025.
Best time to play The Alters
Based on the last 14 days, The Alters is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 60% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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The Alters players by hour and weekday
When The Alters has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About The Alters
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 personal turmoil with his unconventional crew.
- Developer
- 11 bit studios
- Released
- Jun 13, 2025
- Genre
- Adventure
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 12 languages, 1 with full audio
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The Alters price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. The Alters is 55% off at $15.74, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
The Alters price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -55% $15.74 | $15.74 | base |
| Euro area | -55% 15,74€ | $17.57 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | -55% £13.27 | $17.76 | +13% |
| Canada | -55% C$ 20.24 | $14.39 | -9% |
| Australia | -55% A$ 22.92 | $15.75 | 0% |
| New Zealand | -55% NZ$ 22.49 | $12.47 | -21% |
| Brazil | -55% R$45,89 | $8.34 | -47% |
| Mexico | -55% Mex$ 175.49 | $9.38 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -55% $8.09 | $8.09 | -49% |
| Poland | 54,45 zł | $13.84 | -12% |
| Switzerland | -55% CHF 16.65 | $20.33 | +29% |
| Norway | -55% 175,50 kr | $18.62 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -55% $8.09 | $8.09 | -49% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | -55% $7.87 | $7.87 | -50% |
| South Africa | -55% R 150.30 | $9.09 | -42% |
| India | -55% ₹675.00 | $7.19 | -54% |
| Indonesia cheapest | -55% Rp 128 249 | $7.09 | -55% |
| China | -55% ¥49.05 | $7.35 | -53% |
| Japan | -55% ¥1,782 | $11.26 | -28% |
| South Korea | -55% ₩ 16,870 | $12.42 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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The Alters reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
The Alters on Twitch
Twitch category "The Alters", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
The Alters Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 6 Nov 2026, with a peak of 534 viewers and 115 on average.
The Alters streamers right now
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Top The Alters streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
The Alters achievements
The Alters has 63 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 25.5% of them; the rarest, A Quantum Singularity, is held by 1.1% of players.
The survivorReach the base96.1%
Dig DeeperSet up the first outpost86.6%
Two of usCreate the first Alter82.9%
Baaa!Pet the sheep82.3%
Let's rollFinish the Prologue81.6%
Smart ManagementStart a production uphold63.7%
Who else is there?Upgrade the Quantum Computer62.6%
Advanced industryCreate the first portion of resources using the Refinery62.6%
We Made It TogetherSurvive the magnetic storm62.6%
Look at all this new space!Expand the base for the first time57.0%
AssertivenessLearn the Technician’s lesson, Assertiveness56.4%
The BridgeBuild a bridge over the lava river54.9%
Nothing's gonna stop usFinish Act 153.2%
Provide moreBuild the second Rapidium Ark42.1%
In shield I trustWalk into an anomaly 20 times41.8%
Into the stormFinish Act 233.8%
PragmatismLearn the Scientist’s lesson, Pragmatism33.4%
RelianceLearn the Botanist’s lesson, Reliance33.0%
I Found YouFind the rebel base30.3%
We needed thatBuild the third Rapidium Ark29.8%
Time to go homeFinish Act 327.3%
Jan's Moving VillageExpand the base to maximum capacity27.1%
Her last wishComplete the Technician’s storyline27.0%
Corporate PlugHidden achievement24.2%
The mission comes firstBuild the fourth Rapidium Ark23.5%
OptimismLearn the Refiner’s lesson, Optimism20.4%
Bold ScienceHidden achievement19.9%
VulnerabilityLearn the Miner’s lesson, Vulnerability19.2%
Exceed all expectationsBuild the fifth Rapidium Ark19.1%
ReunitedHidden achievement18.7%
The Other ManComplete the Botanist’s storyline18.5%
The Corporate WayHidden achievement18.0%
Happy SisyphusComplete the Doctor’s storyline16.6%
Remaking HimselfComplete the Miner’s storyline15.8%
Hidden truthComplete the Scientist’s storyline13.9%
Maxwell's PathHidden achievement12.0%
AwarenessHidden achievement9.8%
The Ultimate BuilderBuild all possible modules9.4%
CharismaLearn the Worker's lesson, Charisma9.2%
Joy of lifeLearn the Tabula Rasa’s lesson, Joy of Life9.2%
ChillLearn the Shrink’s lesson, Chill9.0%
It ends in flamesBlow up the base7.9%
Keeping him safeComplete the Refiner’s storyline7.5%
I deserved this moreHidden achievement7.2%
A place in people's heartsComplete the Worker’s storyline6.8%
ShrewdnessLearn the Guard’s lesson, Shrewdness6.6%
All By MyselfLeave your Alters to the mercy of others6.0%
Take it easy, DudeComplete the Shrink’s storyline5.7%
Mastering RapidiumStart production of Phased Rapidium4.7%
Space GardenerPlace the first Terraformer4.6%
Mix and matchStart production of Proxylium4.0%
You gotta be smartComplete the Guard’s storyline3.7%
Caring after allComplete all Scientist's Alters' storylines3.6%
Substance GeniusStart production of Megafluid3.4%
Wait, you can do that?Hidden achievement3.4%
The things we do for loveHidden achievement3.2%
The reason I stayedFinish the Last Variable DLC3.2%
Not Just An ObjectGive every Alter at least one personal item2.8%
All by myselvesCreate all possible Alters2.6%
IntegrityLearn the Doctor’s lesson, Integrity2.4%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 63 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
The Alters DLC
The Alters has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| The Alters: Last Variable ↗ | -20% $11.99 | |
| The Alters: Original Soundtrack ↗ | -45% $2.74 | |
Latest The Alters news and patch notes
- Sep 25, 2026 Vote for The Alters: Last Variable at the Golden Joystick Awards!
- Sep 10, 2026 Hotfix 2.2.1 Patch notes
- Aug 18, 2026 Patch 2.2.0
- Jul 30, 2026 Patch 2.1.0
- Jul 23, 2026 Hotfix, 2.0.2 Patch notes
- Jul 17, 2026 Hotfix, 2.0.1.182 Patch notes
- Jul 13, 2026 Last Variable Expansion is Available Now!
- Jul 10, 2026 The Alters: Last Variable Release Timezone Map
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
The Alters FAQ
Is The Alters dead?
The Alters has a small but active player base. 512 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
How many people play The Alters?
512 people are playing The Alters on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 711 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Alters?
The Alters reached its all-time Steam peak of 11,227 concurrent players on Jun 1, 2025.
Is The Alters growing or declining?
The Alters is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 388, down 24% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is The Alters most active?
The Alters usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does The Alters cost?
The Alters is on sale on Steam right now: $15.74, 55% off its usual $34.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price The Alters has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for The Alters on Steam is $15.74 (55% off), on Nov 3, 2026. It costs $15.74 right now.
Is The Alters on sale right now?
Yes. The Alters is 55% off on Steam right now, $15.74 instead of $34.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is The Alters cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, The Alters is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 128 249, about $7.09 or 55% below the US price of $15.74. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is The Alters good?
Steam players rate The Alters Very Positive: 90% of 20,045 reviews are positive.
When did The Alters come out?
The Alters was released on Steam on Jun 13, 2025.
Who made The Alters?
The Alters was developed by 11 bit studios.
Is The Alters still worth playing?
The Alters has a smaller but active community on Steam today (512 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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