Simulator

Niche: A Genetics Survival Game

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

3.2

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 15, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulatorStrategyIndieCard & Board GameSimulationEducational

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

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About this 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Combines genetics, animal breeding, survival, and turn-based strategy.
Deep gene inheritance systems make population management strategically meaningful.
Open-ended species building supports experimentation and repeated play.
Inherited traits, environmental dangers, and events create emergent survival stories.
Cute animal designs accompany a colorful presentation.

Cons

New players must learn numerous genes, traits, rules, and threats.
Tutorial and interface give little explanation of genetics and consequences.
Predators, disease, hazards, and poor traits can quickly threaten populations.
Random events and inherited outcomes can decide population survival.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Simulator

Niche: A Genetics Survival Game

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

3.2

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 15, 2017

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

SimulatorStrategyIndieCard & Board GameSimulationEducational

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 8 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Combines genetics, animal breeding, survival, and turn-based strategy.
Deep gene inheritance systems make population management strategically meaningful.
Open-ended species building supports experimentation and repeated play.
Inherited traits, environmental dangers, and events create emergent survival stories.
Cute animal designs accompany a colorful presentation.

Cons

New players must learn numerous genes, traits, rules, and threats.
Tutorial and interface give little explanation of genetics and consequences.
Predators, disease, hazards, and poor traits can quickly threaten populations.
Random events and inherited outcomes can decide population survival.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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