Niche - a genetics survival game

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Niche - a genetics survival game

Simulation, Strategy, Education, Board game 

Evolve your own animal species based on real genetics, survive and explore a variety of biomes! 

4.5
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System
Nintendo Switch
Number of Players
Single player
Has Physical Release
Yes
Release Date
09/03/20
Price
$19.99
Publisher
Stray Fawn
ESRB Rating
E
Play Modes
Supported Controllers

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Description

Niche - a genetics survival game is a fresh blend of turn-based strategy and simulation combined with rogue-like 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.

Key Features:
- Living, dynamic world to test your survival skills
- Breeding system based on real genetics
- Over 100 genes to shape your species
- Procedural worlds and animals
- 5 biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore
- Game mechanics inspired on population genetics

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.

Games/books that inspired us:
- Spore
- Don’t Starve
- The Creatures Series
- Warrior Cats

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* Disclaimer: Reviews are from the Steam (PC) version of the game. These are not indicative of performance on Switch.