Alter Ego: Unravel a Supernatural Mystery in a Town Gripped by Fear

6/16/2026, 7:45:02 PM

Release date: 8/3/2010

Tags: #adventure #point-&-click #mystery #detective #atmospheric #horror #singleplayer

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,200
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Alter Ego is a single-player point-and-click adventure game released in 2010, where players alternate between a detective and a thief to solve a series of murders in a town plagued by supernatural rumors.

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy deep mystery adventures, where you switch perspectives between a logical detective and an unlikely thief to uncover the truth behind a series of murders in a creepy town shadowed by supernatural rumors.

Details

Overview

Step into a chilling narrative in Alter Ego, a point-and-click adventure game that plunges players into a small town plagued by a series of gruesome murders. The mystery deepens with the disappearance of a strange aristocrat's body, fueling rumors of a supernatural monster.

Players will alternate between two unlikely protagonists: Detective Briscol, a man of logic and principles, and Timothy Moor, a petty thief. Together, they must navigate the fear and superstition gripping the village to uncover the truth behind the escalating crimes.

Highlights

This single-player adventure game, released on August 3, 2010, by developers bitComposer Games and publishers Viva Media, focuses on a compelling mystery narrative.
Players will experience a unique gameplay dynamic by alternating between the roles of a detective and a thief, each offering a different perspective on the unfolding events.
The game is set in a small town gripped by fear and superstition following a series of brutal murders and the mysterious disappearance of an aristocrat's body.

Who It's For

Alter Ego is designed for players who enjoy atmospheric mystery and detective stories with a touch of horror. Fans of classic point-and-click adventures and those who appreciate a narrative-driven experience with dual protagonists will find themselves drawn into this suspenseful tale.