Niche – a genetics survival game

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

– Game mechanics inspired on population genetics

– 5 biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore

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.