Niche: A Genetics Survival Game
- First release
- Sep 15, 2017
- Publisher
- Stray Fawn Studio
- Engine
- Unity
- Genres
- Card & Board Game, Indie, Simulator, Strategy · Sandbox, Educational, Kids, Survival
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 15, 2017
- Mac
- Sep 15, 2017
- Linux
- Sep 15, 2017
All 6 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 03, 2020
- Xbox One
- Jun 18, 2021
- PlayStation 4
- Sep 01, 2021
- Game modes
- Single player
- Where to buy
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 83
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,361 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Singleplayer
- Nature
- Turn-Based
- RPG
- Education
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Save anytime, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Custom volume controls, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Visual
- Camera comfort, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- English (UK)interface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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