Niche — A Genetics Survival Game
«Niche — A Genetics Survival Game» is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Players create their own species of animal based on real genetics and try to survive in the face of predators, climate change and disease. While Niche was designed as a game for entertainment, the topic of population genetics had a strong influence on its content. By mating players’ animals and adapting them to a changing world, players learn about genetics and evolution. As both entertainment and education, Niche is a unique game which can be played both during school lessons and in players’ free time.
The business magazine Forbes ranked Philomena Schwab among the 30 most important technology talents under 30 in 2017. In 2018 Philomena won the honorary title «Companion ZHdK». Niche is commercially available on Steam.
