Niche - a genetics survival game

Release Date: 2017-09-21

Developer: Stray Fawn Studio

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Price: 13.59

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:Real genetics for breeding systemOver 100 genes to shape your speciesProcedurally generated worlds and animals4 biomes featuring different predators prey and flora to exploreGame mechanics inspired on population geneticsGames/books that inspired us:SporeDont Starve The Creatures SeriesWarrior CatsEducational 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.