Underplayed Gems

Niche - a genetics survival game (2017)

Niche - a genetics survival game cover
Developer
Stray Fawn Studio
Publisher
Stray Fawn Publishing, WhisperGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 5,207 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow-paced, thoughtful survival sim where you manage a genetically evolving animal tribe against environmental threats.

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What players say

Players enjoy the genetics and cute creatures, but many find the interface overly simplified like a mobile game and progression slow, especially when managing large packs. The game stopped receiving updates.

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