Deal | Steam deal: 2 highly rated emotionally charged narrative RPGs for the price of 1
The Alters released not too long ago as a spiritual successor to This War of Mine, and the new game earned itself thousands of rave reviews at the time, with the game's Steam Review score sitting at a comfortable 87.18%. During the Steam sale, the The Alters x This War of Mine bundle comes in at $31.04, while The Alters alone costs $31.49, allowing you to indulge in the new hit game and its predecessor for less money.
This War of Mine details and reviews
This War of Mine is an atmospheric survival game set in a city ravaged by war. As opposed to the typical FPS or wartime survival game, This War of Mine puts players in the shoes of an average civilian trying to make ends meet during a time of siege. Much like its successor, This War of Mine touches on the mental struggles of being isolated and fighting for survival in a harsh environment.
Like many survival games, This War of Mine features mechanics like crafting, resource management, and exploration, but there is an added twist that you'll have to deal with enemy forces that are besieging the refugee camp. And you may have to delve into morally grey areas and make difficult decisions for the greater good.
The game's gritty graphics are fitting of the gloomy setting and the difficult times you find yourself in, and much of the gameplay is driven by four separate narratives. This War of Mine is very highly regarded on Steam, with a review rating of 90% positive. Most of the reviews praise This War of Mine for the stellar storytelling in the included DLCs, challenging mechanics, and realistic portrayal of humanity and the horrors of war.
The Alters details and reviews
Much like This War of Mine, The Alters is a base-building and survival game with all the crafting, exploration, and management mechanics typical of the genre, but it plays out in a sci-fi setting on an exotic alien world. Instead of fighting against hostile forces, though, The Alters pits you against different versions of yourself that you are forced to create for survival. Each clone you create is a reflection of your past choices, and you will need to balance personalities and skills, assign tasks, and captain your crew in order to survive and thrive on this alien world.
The Alters once again asks its players to navigate morality and the nuances of human relationships, even if the relationships are unorthodox. The Alters has thus far earned itself an 89% Positive review rating on Steam from nearly 10,000 reviews, which is an impressive feat. Generally, The Alters comes in at $34.99, but it has been discounted to $31.49 at the time of writing, meaning that if you've been wanting to try it out, it's a good time to just spring for the bundle instead.
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