Niche - a genetics survival game

86% Very Positive

4,293 Positive

674 Negative

4,967 Total Reviews

Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness.

$17.99

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Genres:

Indie Simulation Strategy

Developer: Stray Fawn Studio

Publisher: Stray Fawn Publishing , WhisperGames

Release Date: September 21, 2017 (8 years ago)

Game Details

Achievements

Estimated Owners

200000 - 500000

Peak Concurrent Users

Recommendations

4,118

DLC Count

1 DLC

🌐 Official Website: niche-game.com

🛠️ Support: Support Page

📧 Support Email: [email protected]

About This Game

Niche - a genetics survival game is a fresh blend of turn-based strategy and simulation combined with roguelike elements. Shape your own species of cat/fox/bear/dog-like animals based on real genetics. Keep your animals alive against all odds, such as hungry predators, climate change and spreading sickness. If your species goes extinct the game is lost and your evolution needs to start anew. Key Features: Living, dynamic world to test your survival skills Breeding system based on real genetics Over 100 genes to shape your species Procedurally generated worlds and animals Five biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore Game mechanics inspired on population genetics Games/books that inspired us: Spore Don’t Starve The Creatures Series Warrior Cats Educational aspects: While playing Niche, the player is introduced to the scientific mechanics of genetics (featuring dominant-recessive, co-dominant inheritance, etc). The game also features the five pillars of population genetics (genetic drift, genetic flow, mutation, natural selection, sexual selection). All knowledge is interwoven with the game-mechanics. This creates the effect of learning by playing.

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