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Niche - a genetics survival game

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Unique genetics-based gameplay
  • Engaging survival strategy
  • Adorable creature design
  • Educational content on genetics
  • Frequent updates and active development

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Some repetitiveness over long play sessions
  • Limited variety in environments and predators
  • Interface and tutorial could be improved
  • Short lifespan of creatures can frustrate some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • dotAGE

  • EcoGnomix

  • As Far As The Eye

  • Against the Storm

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More fantastical

Games that feels like Niche - a genetics survival game but with more imaginative fiction

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  • Nexomon

  • MASSIVE CHALICE

  • Aethermancer

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  • Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Niche - a genetics survival game but with less leadership over others

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More social

Games that feels like Niche - a genetics survival game but with more teamwork and cooperation

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  • Pathless Woods

  • Of Life and Land

  • Havendock

  • Catizens

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Niche - a genetics survival game: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026