The Alter Ego
Certified by the HGC (HGC-017065-TM)
Data source: iGaming Tools (17 July 2026)
Free play · rotates to fullscreen
Demos are only available to people aged 21 and over.
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How it playsHow The Alter Ego plays
This page is compiled from the provider’s published data and the HGC register. It is not a review: we have not tested The Alter Ego yet, so it has no score.
The Alter Ego is a Pragmatic Play slot. It was released in February 2024. It is themed around horror.
It is certified by the HGC for online play in Greece, certificate HGC-017065-TM; last updated in the register on 15 February 2024.
The Alter Ego combines free spins and bonus buy. 71 other slots of the 593 with data in our catalogue have exactly the same combination.
RTP 96.07%: what it means
The RTP (return to player) of The Alter Ego is 96.07%. Over a very large number of spins the game theoretically pays back €96.07 for every €100 staked; the remaining €3.93 (3.93%) is the house edge. RTP is an average over millions of spins. A single session can end very differently — and in the long run the casino wins.
That is below the median RTP (96.5%) of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue — higher than 15% of them. Across the 507 Pragmatic Play slots we track, the median RTP is 96.5%. Note: 96.07% is the standard version of The Alter Ego. If a casino runs another version, its RTP is shown in the game’s info screen.
Volatility: high
The provider rates the volatility of The Alter Ego as “high”. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds. Long losing stretches are expected, so a balance can run out quickly.
Of the other 506 Pragmatic Play slots in our catalogue, 434 share this level with The Alter Ego.
Max win: 10,000×
The top prize on The Alter Ego is 10,000× the stake, i.e. €10,000 at a €1 stake. It is a ceiling reached extremely rarely — not a win anyone should expect. That is above the median (7,500×) of the 544 slots in our catalogue that publish a max win; 104 are higher.
Bet range
The provider does not publish a bet range for The Alter Ego in our data source; the minimum and maximum stake are shown in the game’s info screen at the casino.
Bonus features
Free spins
A round of spins you are not charged for, usually triggered by scatter symbols. Anything won in the round is added to your balance. In The Alter Ego it comes together with bonus buy. Found in 489 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 416 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Bonus buy
The bonus round can be bought outright at a price that is a multiple of the stake — often tens or hundreds of times. That means much more money is staked in a short time; whether it is offered depends on the casino. In The Alter Ego it comes together with free spins. Found in 450 of the 593 slots with data in our catalogue and in 394 of Pragmatic Play’s 507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of The Alter Ego?
The RTP of The Alter Ego is 96.07%, according to the provider (Pragmatic Play). That is a house edge of 3.93% over the long run; a single session can differ a lot.
Is The Alter Ego certified in Greece?
Yes. The HGC has certified The Alter Ego for online play, certificate HGC-017065-TM (last updated in the register on 15 February 2024). You can check it with the “Is this slot certified in Greece?” search on frut.gr or in the HGC’s public register.
What is the max win on The Alter Ego?
10,000× the stake, according to the provider. It is a theoretical ceiling that is reached very rarely.
How volatile is The Alter Ego?
“High”, according to the provider. Wins are rarer and concentrated in the bonus rounds.
What bonus features does The Alter Ego have?
According to the provider: free spins and bonus buy.
Can I play The Alter Ego for free?
Yes, in the demo on this page, with play money and only after confirming you are 21+.
Similar slots
The Alter Ego compared
The most closely related slots in our catalogue, by provider, volatility, theme and features:
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alter Ego | 96.07% | high | 10,000× | — |
| Beware The Deep Megaways | 96.52% | high | 10,000× | — |
| Blade & Fangs | 96.05% | high | 5,000× | 5×3 |
| Bloody Dawn | 96.5% | high | 5,000× | 5×4 |
Compared with Beware The Deep Megaways (Pragmatic Play), The Alter Ego has an RTP 0.45 points lower, the same volatility and the same max win. Both have free spins and bonus buy. Only Beware The Deep Megaways has multipliers, cascades and Megaways.
Compared with Blade & Fangs (Pragmatic Play), The Alter Ego has an RTP 0.02 points higher, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have free spins and bonus buy.
Compared with Bloody Dawn (Pragmatic Play), The Alter Ego has an RTP 0.43 points lower, the same volatility and double the max win. Both have free spins and bonus buy. Only Bloody Dawn has cascades.