Alternate self
Other (objects, etc.) theme
Player encounters alternate versions of various characters, usually "what if" kind where some life turning event didn't occur for them or some other life turning event happened instead of the original.
17
games
9platforms
Name variations: alternate selves
WIN 2013-11-29
WII 2010-09-07
WIN 2005-03-25
PS3 2010-09-07
PS3 2013-04-16
PS3 2013-03-26
X360 2013-04-16
XBOX 2004-06-20
X360 2010-09-07
VITA 2013-11-12
X360 2013-03-26
WIIU 2013-04-16
See also: multiverse, simulacrums
Unlike simulacrums who are some aspect of the original character or some alternate recreation, these are essentially the same character grown and developed through different life events.
Unlike simulacrums who are some aspect of the original character or some alternate recreation, these are essentially the same character grown and developed through different life events.
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The first Alternate self video game was released on June 20, 2004.
Activision, 2K Games and Warner Bros. Interactive published most of these games.