Game overview
Niche - a genetics survival game
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.
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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.Media gallery 12 screenshots · 0 videos
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Macintosh® OSX 10.8+
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
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Minimum:- OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Stray Fawn Publishing, WhisperGames
- Brazilian rating
- l
- Steam Germany rating
- 6
- Achievements
- 31
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, German*, French*, Spanish - Spain*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Traditional Chinese*, Simplified Chinese*, Russian*, Japanese*, Polish*
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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Input
Controller support: unknown
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camera comfort
custom volume controls
stereo sound
playable without timed input
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Structured language support (10)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | Yes | No |
| French | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | Yes | No |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | Yes | No |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | No |
| Polish | Yes | Yes | No |
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 81th percentile. Priced as Premium at $17.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Niche - a genetics survival game worth buying right now?
Wait — $17.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Niche - a genetics survival game go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Niche - a genetics survival game free to play?
Niche - a genetics survival game costs $17.99 on Steam.
What genre is Niche - a genetics survival game?
Niche - a genetics survival game is a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Niche - a genetics survival game?
Niche - a genetics survival game was developed by Stray Fawn Studio and published by Stray Fawn Publishing.
What platforms does Niche - a genetics survival game support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.
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