Choose The Alters
Choose The Alters if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,307 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Alters vs Mars Survivor
The Alters and Mars Survivor both land in Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Adventure games on Steam. Both released in 2025. The Alters scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Mars Survivor (63.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mars Survivor
Choose Mars Survivor if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mars Survivor launched in 2025.
Both The Alters and Mars Survivor sit in Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Alters |  Mars Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.1% positive (5,307 reviews) | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Estoty |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- The Alters scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than Mars Survivor (63.2% positive).
- Mars Survivor is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Alters (5.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- The Alters is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mars Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
The Alters vs Mars Survivor — FAQ
- Are The Alters and Mars Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Alters run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Alters is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mars Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.