Niche - Breed and Evolve
Virtual Pet Genetics Adventure
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Simulation
Languages
English
Fri Oct 10 2025
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Niche - Breed and Evolve is a digital board game about genetics and survival. Based on real scientific principles of Mendelian genetics, players must breed their creatures to adapt to various biomes, find food, and avoid predators. Manage your resources wisely as you explore procedural islands, discover new genes, and ensure the survival of your species in a world that is constantly changing.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Niche - Breed and Evolve is a brilliant mobile adaptation of the beloved genetics survival game. It strikes a perfect balance between being an educational tool and a deeply engaging strategy game. Watching your pack of 'Nichelings' grow from a single pair into a diverse tribe with specific adaptations—like poison fangs for defense or big ears for hearing predators—is incredibly satisfying.
The UI is clean and handles the complex genetic data well without overwhelming the player. The turn-based movement allows for tactical planning, which is necessary because the environment is ruthless. Whether it's a sudden drought or a wandering predator, the game keeps you on your toes. It’s a must-play for fans of simulation and biology-based strategy.
Features
Real genetics-based breeding system
Procedurally generated worlds
Over 100 genes to discover and evolve
Educational and challenging survival mechanics
Tips & Walkthrough
Prioritize the 'Immunity' genes. Having two different immunity alleles ensures your offspring won't fall ill, which is the most common cause of early extinction.
Gameplays
Use your turns to clear grass early. This reveals food sources and prevents predators from sneaking up on your nest.
Screenshot
Q&A
Yes, it is the official mobile version of the popular PC game 'Niche - a genetics survival game'.
Ratings & Reviews
My thoughts on “Niche - Breed and Evolve”
Sun Jun 27 2021 hxnnybabyMy initial review didn’t save, so I’ll do my best to recreate what I wrote to the best of my ability. Niche - Breed and Evolve is a mobile version of “Niche - a genetics survival game” but in this version it’s more so focused on the genetics aspect. So far I’ve been able to collect Nichelings, explore islands, and breed. I’ve been a fan of the Niche franchise since before it’s full release, so I know the mobile version has loads of potential, and has the ability to become more immersive as time goes on. Therefore I’m giving it 5 stars, to inspire further development. I recommend “Niche - Breed and Evolve” to anyone that loves cute animals, biology and genetics. From what I’ve been told Stray Fawn studios has lots of plans and ideas for the game, but in order to implement them, they require further support. So please consider trying it out, so far I personally have enjoyed every bit of it! Before I leave, I want to thank the developers for everything they’ve done to make Niche what it is today, and congratulate the on the mobile versions release! :)
scratches the itch, but lacking
Thu May 04 2023 Weary Small Travelleri have problems with petting my nichelings so much, especially when im selectively breeding them so much especially when finding new genes that theyll end up thrown out or retired before they could start benefiting me, that and i just have arthritis..so… yeah. You can also get abit soft locked if you level up an area too much that your nichelings cant even get food from it, like i managed to get level 20+ nichlings going on the first island, i have the frost island now but now i just have my forest island nichlings running through level 0 island area for food because its just more profitable than the high level biomes but, all that aside ive been opening the app and breeding more and all for days since i bought the app, and it had me revisit the pc version that is just far superior quite abit. Unrelated but im also a big fan of wandering village too lol, i hope if you guys made a mobile version for it aswell after finishing its development that itll be more true to the original if not just a nice direct port unlike this app, which is still nice atleast, and i hope it can get some tlc some day
I love it / some requests
Sat Jul 03 2021 CheiphsLet me just start by saying I love nieche and it's creators. I spend a lot of time on their PC game which happens to also be named nieche, and even though I bought this game a little less than a week ago I have been playing it non-stop. As a new game, it's got some small nitpicky things that I find confusing, but over all I think it is doing very very well. Having said that, I have a couple requests that I feel would make the game just a lick more addicting than it already is: * Add a feature that helps influence genetics when breeding * Add an extra mission that takes longer and rewards more on each island Here are some extra requests for already implemented features. * Make mutagens a little more common, or make a mutated feature more likely to pass down * Make a loop option for each mission so you can keep sending niechlings over and over again with out having to select them every time or Slow down the increase of needed attributes for each missions Disclaimer: I'm not making this post to try and make the developers change the game to another design, I am simply putting out my personal opinions that I express while playing the game. In my specific situation these requests would only serve to strengthen my enjoyment of this game. -chieph
Not The Same Game
Fri Jun 25 2021 From-SomewhereI hate to be critical, because it’s clear the team behind this game worked hard on it. That being said, they shouldn’t market this as the mobile version of their computer game. It’s not the same game. The original has sandbox elements and focused more on the genetics and strategy of the game. This version is a pet simulator, in a market with a bunch of pet simulators. The bright side is they kept the genetics aspect of the game, but it’s really watered down. This feels like a kiddie version of the original game, and I don’t mean that to be disparaging, but everything from the art style to the cutesy focus on bonding really does feel like it’s for grand schoolers. I wouldn’t be as critical, except they force you to start with Adam and Eve. I don’t want Adam and Eve. I want a random pair of sandbox characters so the world feels unique instead of like a preset. What set the original apart was that it felt like it treated it’s audience like they were intelligent. This just feels like Nintendogz with decent explanations about how breeding works. Not the worst game ever, and probably fun for a first timer, but if you’re getting this because you like the original then please save your money.
Fun, ad-free, but a little hard to advance
Sun Jun 27 2021 Jules5291I love this game, it’s a great time waster! There’s no ads that I’ve encountered yet, I’ve never been prompted to spend more money, and all the features of the game are included with purchase. That’s a huge plus for me. The progression is solid, if a tiny bit grindy. But it’s still not a chore to progress, because while you’re grinding levels, you can also be breeding your nichelings. I personally had a very hard time finishing the Creek level because for some reason none of my babies seemed to inherit fishing genes despite my best efforts. I haven’t played much of the original game yet (just bought it during the steam sale) so I feel a bit confused? The dominant/recessive trait system is so much fun to play with, but I don’t understand the genetics. Theres no clear indication of what traits ARE dominant or recessive in regards to each other. There’s an encyclopedia of the traits you’ve discovered, but all that tells you is the stat it boosts. I can’t reduce the star rating for something I’m just personally unable to figure out, but it is a little frustrating breeding nichelings only for the traits you bred for to never appear.
Amazing! But…
Thu Feb 24 2022 Joel280zTo start off, I love this game so much! I don’t have steam so I saw this and HAD to buy it. I read that it focuses more on breeding, and less on strategy and fighting. (and whatever else it said) I appreciate that you made it that way but I truly like the PC game more. Though I can’t play it on PC I do watch other people play it. I must say my favorite part of the PC game is that it is 3D, let’s you have a sandbox mode, and has so many islands you get to choose from! But this version of the game does not have that. It is more childish and watered down then the PC one. I loved that the original game had to make you use your mind and much more. Perhaps you should add a button where it makes you go to a more strategized version of the game. With another button to go into more of a breeding version, like this one now.
Great game!
Thu Apr 25 2024 CutopiaThis game is really fun. You breed your nichelings to be able to gather food successfully from the food mini game. The difficulty slowly rises forever and you just keep breeding stronger and stronger nichelings to compensate. I now try to breed for specific colors and patterns while continuing to breed their stats higher. I just pop in anytime and set up the next breeding or gather some food with the mini game. I like how respectful the game is of my time. The only downside is the devs have not released new content for it in a long time. Since it is pay once I think they are not financially motivated! However I would gladly give them my money if they offered an expansion with some additional islands and new genetic traits.
Almost Perfect
Wed Jul 14 2021 HershiekissrooThe game is not the same as the PC game but that is to be expected. One thing that I do find disappointing however is the lack of color within the Nichelings. I feel like everyone I've bred is just a variation of brown. I think improving this function and allowing for more diverse colors would make the game a lot better! I look forward to future updates and hope that new colors will be included! Until then I’m pretty much played out with the game. Response to Developer: I think a huge variety of colors would be fun. Any color in the rainbow would be great! I would be cool to see tons of colors implemented in the base coat, patterns, horns, eyes, etc. Reds,Yellows,Oranges,Greens,Blues,Purples,Pinks,Black,White and other variations of these colors! It would make breeding a lot more fun because the genes could throw out so many more options and variations!
Some Youtube Videos found!
Niche - Breed and Evolve: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 (by Stray Fawn Studio) - YouTube
Breed and Evolve: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 (by Stray Fawn Studio)
Niche - Breed and Evolve: iOS/Android Gameplay Walkthrough Part 3 (by Stray Fawn Studio) - YouTube
Niche Stream with Roger - YouTube
Niche - a genetic survival game, Gameplay Teaser - YouTube
Niche - Breed and Evolve Launch Trailer - YouTube
Niche out now on Xbox - YouTube
Niche Genetics Survival Game #01 Breeding - Gameplay / Let's Play - YouTube
New Niche game on mobile sneak peek #Shorts - YouTube
News found!
Niche – A Genetics Survival Game (Switch) Review – Adapt or Die. Repeatedly.A game that expertly demonstrates population genetics and hereditary traits, Niche is a little too dry and repetitive at times.
Finger Guns Wed Apr 28 2021
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Comic Book Resources Wed Apr 28 2021
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Rock Paper Shotgun Sat Apr 28 2018
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GamingonPhone Fri Jan 28 2022
Genetics Survival Game Niche Headed For Nintendo Switch On September 3Publisher and developer Stray Fawn Studio has announced its genetics survival game Niche will launch on the Nintendo Switch shortly. The...
HappyGamer Sun Mar 28 2021
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