Niche A Genetics Survival Game v15.11.2023

Niche - A Genetics Survival Game is a unique mix of turn-based strategy and simulation with elements of roguelike gameplay. In this game, you create and evolve your own species of animals that resemble a mix of cats, foxes, bears, and dogs, all based on real genetic principles. Your goal is to ensure the survival of your species against various challenges, including predators, climate changes, and diseases. If your species becomes extinct, you must start the evolutionary process from scratch.

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Key features of the game include a dynamic world that tests your survival skills, a breeding system grounded in real genetics, and over 100 genes to customize your species. The game offers procedurally generated worlds and animals, with five different biomes to explore, each with unique predators, prey, and plant life. The mechanics are inspired by population genetics.

Niche draws inspiration from games and books like Spore, Don’t Starve, The Creatures Series, and Warrior Cats. It also has educational aspects, introducing players to scientific concepts of genetics, such as dominant-recessive and co-dominant inheritance, as well as the five pillars of population genetics: genetic drift, gene flow, mutation, natural selection, and sexual selection. This integration of knowledge with gameplay allows players to learn while having fun.