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Ctrl Alt Ego

A sci-fi puzzle sandbox where you possess robots and devices

MindThunk · Released Jul 22, 2022

ActionIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 771
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 2, 2026
Minimum PC
2016+
2 GB RAM · 18 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Ctrl Alt Ego?

This first-person puzzle sandbox takes place in a nonlinear, interconnected world inspired by low-budget British sci-fi television. You play a disembodied consciousness, taking control of machines to explore, fight, sneak, and manipulate your surroundings. The darkly comic story concerns the future of human consciousness.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy stealth, exploration, and searching for alternate routes

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a permanent character body and traditional inventory

What players say

92% of 771 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of tools and freedom to experiment with different solutions. Recurring complaints concern a slow opening, repetitive later sections, and weak storytelling.

Screenshots and trailer

Ctrl Alt Ego screenshot 1

Ctrl Alt Ego system requirements

Minimum: 2016+, 2 GB RAM, 18 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Ctrl Alt Ego?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7+
Processor
x86, x64
Graphics
2016+
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10+
Processor
x86, x64
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1070+
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Ctrl Alt Ego have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Ctrl Alt Ego run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
45
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Russian, Turkish, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Ukrainian.

Does Ctrl Alt Ego use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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