Alter Ego gameplay on the Commodore 64

Alter Ego is a unique life simulation game designed by Dr. Peter J. Favaro and released in 1986 for platforms like Commodore 64, MS-DOS, and Apple II. Unlike traditional video games, Alter Ego plays as an interactive text-based experience where players make choices that shape a virtual life from birth to old age. The game presents various real-life scenarios—ranging from childhood interactions to career decisions and relationships—allowing players to navigate their character’s personality, emotions, and life events. Each decision affects personal attributes such as health, intelligence, and social standing, creating a highly replayable experience with multiple possible outcomes. Available in both male and female versions. Even decades after its release, the game remains a cult favorite, influencing later life-simulation games like The Sims and BitLife.