Niche - a genetics survival game
See if your character has the right genetic makeup in order to survive the game
Download $ 17.99
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9.0
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- Category(ies):
Early Access , Indie , Simulation , Strategy
- Type:
game
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- Release Date:
Sep 15, 2016
- Required Age:
0
- Price:
17.99 USD
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- Languages:
English, German
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 exstinct 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 that inspired us:SporeDon’t 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.
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