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Alter Ego

Developed by bitComposer Games · Published by Viva Media

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 3, 2010 Price$9.99 Metacritic59/100 Steam reviews146

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic59/100
Steam reviews146
Languages1

Overview

An adventure game by bitComposer Games, published by Viva Media — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 70% positive of 273
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & ClickMysteryDetectiveAtmosphericHorror

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Alter Ego.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/Vista/XP SP 2
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz Single Core
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128 MB 3D Video Card (Geforce 6600/Radeon 9600 or better)
  • DirectX®: 9.0c or higher
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB free hard drive space
  • Sound: DirectX sound card

Supported languages (1)

English

Alter Ego FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Alter Ego?

Steam classifies Alter Ego as a Adventure game, developed by bitComposer Games. When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes.

How much does Alter Ego cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Alter Ego at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Alter Ego single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Alter Ego: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Alter Ego on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Alter Ego for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Alter Ego out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 3, 2010.

What platforms is Alter Ego on?

Alter Ego is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Alter Ego single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Alter Ego cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

What is Alter Ego's Metacritic score?

Alter Ego has a Metacritic score of 59/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Alter Ego?

Alter Ego is developed by bitComposer Games and published by Viva Media.

Where to get Alter Ego

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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