Alter Ego: Live Your Life From Birth to Death

9/5/2026, 5:05:03 PM

Release date: 8/8/2017

Tags: #simulation #rpg #casual #indie #adventure #text-based #choices-matter #life-sim

User Reviews

Score: 64%Mixed
Review Count: 47 reviews
Fetched At: 9/5/2026, 5:05:03 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 920 (JPY)

Steam JP

$7.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 920
Global Price: $7.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 920Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 6 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/5/2026, 5:00:26 PM

Key highlight

Alter Ego is a text-based interactive fiction simulation where you live a full life from birth to death, making over a thousand choices that shape your unique journey. Play as male or female for different experiences.

Who this is for

Ideal for players who want to delve deep into life's choices and consequences. A unique experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

Details

Overview

Alter Ego invites players into a unique text-based interactive fiction experience, allowing them to relive an entire life from birth to death. This isn't just a simple choose-your-own-adventure; with over a thousand multiple-choice questions, the game offers a depth and breadth far exceeding traditional gamebooks. Players navigate the complexities of life, making decisions that shape their character's journey through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

Highlights

A Full Life Simulation: Experience every stage of life, from the first steps to the final moments, with choices that profoundly impact your character's destiny.
Branching Narratives: Over a thousand choices lead to vastly different life paths, offering significant replayability.
Dual Perspectives: Play as either male or female, with each gender offering a substantially different narrative experience and set of life challenges.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, life simulation games, and interactive fiction. If you appreciate games where your choices truly matter and want to explore the 'what ifs' of life, Alter Ego offers a compelling journey.