Niche – A Genetics Survival Game Free Download (v2023.11.15)

Game Overview

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:

  • Real genetics for breeding system
  • Over 100 genes to shape your species
  • Procedurally generated worlds and animals
  • 4 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.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
  3. Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Niche – A Genetics Survival Game Free Download (v2023.11.15)” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
  4. Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy the game! Ensure you run it as an administrator to avoid any issues. If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.

Download Links

You can get the full version of this game from the links provided below. Running the game as an administrator is recommended for optimal performance and to avoid save issues.


Niche – A Genetics Survival Game (v2023.11.15)
Size: 314.77 MB


Easy Setup: Unless GOG specified, no installation is needed. If you encounter missing DLL errors, check for a _Redist or _CommonRedist folder. Install DirectX, Vcredist, and all other necessary programs from that folder to ensure the game runs smoothly.

Helpful Tips:

  • For more detailed instructions, refer to the HOW TO RUN GAME!!.txt file included.
  • Right-click the game’s executable file and choose “Run as administrator” if you experience issues saving your game.
  • Disable your antivirus before extracting the game to prevent it from deleting essential crack files.
  • Ensure your graphics card runs smoothly by updating your GPU drivers to the latest version. This can significantly enhance game performance and compatibility.

Need More Help? Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.


System Requirements

  • OS: Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia® 8800 GT / AMD® 4670 or faster
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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