Niche - a genetics survival game
About 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.
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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How long does it take to beat Niche - a genetics survival game?
Players report about 2 hours of playtime on average for Niche - a genetics survival game. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is Niche - a genetics survival game?
Niche - a genetics survival game is a Strategy, Indie, Educational, Simulation, Roguelike, Roguelite game, released in 2016.
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Niche - a genetics survival game is a strategy game from 2016. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Dorfromantik, Predynastic Egypt, Curious Expedition 2. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
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