Niche - a genetics survival game

Niche - a genetics survival game

Stray Fawn Studio • Educational • Family & kids • Simulation • Strategy
12 Supported languages
12 Supported languages
For all ages
EVERYONE
Mild Fantasy Violence

Description

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.

Published by

Stray Fawn Studio

Developed by

Stray Fawn Studio

Release date

6/18/2021

Playable on

  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S

Capabilities

  • Single player
  • Xbox achievements
  • Xbox presence
  • Xbox cloud saves
  • Xbox Live