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Niche - a genetics survival game

Niche - a genetics survival game

Sept. 21, 2017 $3.59
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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.

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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: Living, dynamic world to test your survival skills Breeding system based on real genetics Over 100 genes to shape your species Procedurally generated worlds and animals Five biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore Game mechanics inspired on population genetics Games/books that inspired us: Spore Don’t Starve The Creatures Series Warrior Cats 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.

4331 Positive
683 Negative
4234 Recommendations
45 Peak CCU
31 Achievements

Developer

Stray Fawn Studio

Publishers

WhisperGames, Stray Fawn Publishing

Genres

Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Categories

Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Camera Comfort, Save Anytime

Tags

Turn-Based Strategy (3116) Adventure (3110) Puzzle (3106) Singleplayer (2469) Nature (1884) Turn-Based (1880) RPG (1864) Education (1813) Sandbox (1810) Survival (1619) Strategy (1616) Simulation (1614) Exploration (1612) Board Game (1607) Resource Management (1601) Family Friendly (1533) Relaxing (1471) Funny (1396) Rogue-like (1304) Procedural Generation (1299)

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About

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: Living, dynamic world to test your survival skills Breeding system based on real genetics Over 100 genes to shape your species Procedurally generated worlds and animals Five biomes featuring different predators, prey and flora to explore Game mechanics inspired on population genetics Games/books that inspired us: Spore Don’t Starve The Creatures Series Warrior Cats 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.

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