Alter Ego
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 896 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 789 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 945 fps | 768 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 893 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 919 fps | 735 fps | 597 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 985 fps | 788 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 965 fps | 784 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps | 672 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 911 fps | 729 fps | 592 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 886 fps | 709 fps | 576 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 837 fps | 670 fps | 544 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 954 fps | 763 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 862 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 739 fps | 591 fps | 473 fps | 384 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 535 fps | 428 fps | 343 fps | 278 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps | 666 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 919 fps | 735 fps | 597 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 867 fps | 693 fps | 563 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 804 fps | 643 fps | 515 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 689 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 607 fps | 486 fps | 389 fps | 316 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 558 fps | 446 fps | 357 fps | 290 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 509 fps | 407 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 286 fps | 228 fps | 183 fps | 148 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
128 MB 3D Video Card (Geforce 6600/Radeon 9600 or better)
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About
Alter Ego, released in 1986, is a unique life simulation adventure game where players create and guide a character through seven distinct life phases. The gameplay revolves around making critical decisions that shape the character's personality, health, and future, resulting in diverse outcomes, from thriving to early death. Its notable narrative depth and exploration of life’s complexities set it apart in the adventure game genre.
For PC performance, Alter Ego is quite accessible, running well on lower-end hardware. Players can expect satisfactory FPS even with an entry-level GPU, with a minimum score of around 35 required to ensure smooth gameplay. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, even older machines can handle the game, making it a great option for those looking for a less demanding experience, especially at lower graphics settings.
If you appreciate narrative-driven games and life simulation adventures, Alter Ego is worth your time, particularly given its respectable rating of 70/100. While it may not boast cutting-edge graphics, its engaging storytelling and decision-making mechanics offer a rewarding experience for both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike.
Performance profile
Released in April 1986, Alter Ego predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Alter Ego is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Alter Ego runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
