11 Bit Studios: This War of Mine and The Alters Compared

Polish developer 11 Bit Studios has released a new trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, The Alters, highlighting its connection to their critically acclaimed war survival game, This War of Mine. While This War of Mine is renowned for its grim portrayal of wartime survival, The Alters offers a surprisingly vibrant and humorous narrative focusing on alternate versions of protagonist Jan Dolski. Despite the tonal shift, the developers emphasize a strong thematic link between the two games.

Although vastly different in setting and tone, both games explore the core theme of survival. In This War of Mine, players grapple with the harsh realities of war, managing resources and facing daily challenges to keep their civilian group alive in a besieged city. The Alters, however, presents survival as a desperate race against time, requiring players to constantly relocate their mobile base to escape a relentless, world-destroying sun.

Both titles challenge players to venture into hostile environments, searching for scarce resources and pushing them beyond their comfort zones. The key distinction lies in the protagonists: This War of Mine guides players through the experiences of a group of random civilians, while The Alters features a unique team of Jan Dolski's alternate selves.

The Alters is slated for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on launch day.