Niche - a genetics survival game

A project in Zurich, Switzerland by Team Niche
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Niche is a simulation/strategy game about population genetics.\nBreed your animals and evolve your own species, based on real genetics.
Backers: 2838
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $72,375 of $15,000
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 30th (33 days)
Project By: Team Niche
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Latest News

Final stretch goal reached

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You. You! You unlocked every single one of our stretch goals.EVERY SINGLE STRETCH GOAL!This is unbelievable. We cannot thank you enough. There are but a few things left to unlock :)> 3 more fan arts and we hit the goal. > We are also looking... (Read More)

Sixth stretch goal reached & FINAL stretch goal announcement

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The final countdown has started!We reached our sixth stretch goal earlier than expected :D We had a long team discussion about posting one more stretch goal, because it will be very hard to reach. But hey, the sky is the limit ;) "Bearded Beaver" fan... (Read More)

Sixth stretch goal announcement

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Aaaand here comes the sixth stretch goal: Prehistoric genesSearch the islands and free your frozen ancestors :D The Thunderclap is progressing nicely, but we still need 64 people to register. Otherwise the message will not be sent out at... (Read More)

Fifth stretch goal reached & New Rewards

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok wow.Woke up, fifth stretch goal reached, party :DA family tree will be added to the game! The next stretch goal will be announced later today. We reached the Reddit and the Doctor Deer goals!The gene "Healing Saliva" and the ability "Encouraging... (Read More)

Niche Steam Page

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all: We passed $50'000!Thank you all so so much! Looks like we will reach the family tree stretch goal :)There are more good news. We opened up our Steam Page + Community Hub today. Let's fill it up with feedback, ideas, fan art, cool... (Read More)

Fifth stretch goal announcement

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A lot of you have asked for this feature. We thought it through and agree that it is a great addition to the game.Our next stretch goal will be: Family TreeAnimals can look upon their ancestors, siblings and offspring.The family tree will show... (Read More)

Fourth stretch goal reached & Benevolent Blue Whale found!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Things are getting better and better.We reached our fourth stretch goal! Hybrids will be added to the game :DPrepare for the next stretch goal to be revealed tomorrow. But that is not all. We managed to find the Benevolent Blue Whale! A huge thanks... (Read More)

Two new community goals & new double game key reward

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you we are still moving forward with an incredible speed :DYou are doing great with the current community goals! Only 8 more posts are needed in our Reddit and beautiful fan art is coming in steadily. We are also just a few backers away... (Read More)

Third stretch goal reached & Fourth stretch goal announcement

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Having you guys as backers feels like riding a buffalo in a stampede. The small unfortunate bushes, daring to stand in our way being our stretch goals. xD We would never have believed, that we would manage to reach 200% of our funding goal,... (Read More)

Third stretch goal announcement

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It's high time to announce the next stretch goal: Reeking roots and helping herbs!We have a lot of ideas for new plants, that we want to add to the game. Those of you who played the demo already, will be happy to hear that sickness remedies and life... (Read More)

Second stretch goal reached!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
And you did it again. The second stretch goal has been reached. Thank you so much! Exciting adventures in the jungle await. =3 Next stretch goal coming up soon!Meanwhile keep crushing these goals :D Thank you so much for all the cute and beautiful... (Read More)

Second stretch goal announcement <3

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Second stretch goal incoming :DLet's head into the dark, mysterious jungle! We are so happy about the Fan Art that is coming in <3Just look at these beautiful artworks!By http://thestarbear.deviantart.com/ By https://twitter.com/CynCynea You are... (Read More)

First stretch goal reached <3

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and seeing a reached stretch goal!Thank you so much <3 This means we get to implement awesome lakes and rivers, fish and new water genes. We can't wait to start working! Check out this super... (Read More)

100% FUNDED!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
OMG WE ARE FUNDED!This is all going so fast, we can't believe it.Thank you all SO SO MUCH :D What we also can't believe is the speed with which you crazy bunch filled up the Gene ideas file O_o. We thought it would take you a week to finish this... (Read More)

Learning to Adapt With Niche

May 2nd - via: cliqist.com
Niche is a game about genetics based survival. Players are entrusted with the survival of their very own tribe of (mostly) adorable critters. (Read More)

74% funded & New things to do!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are still going strong! 74% funded already :)Thank you for all your kind words and support!You are SUPER fast when it comes to reaching community goals Oo! We expected that Twin Tapir and the Loud Voice would take until the LAST DAY of the... (Read More)

60% funded & Second community stretch goal reached!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Incredible! We are just 40% away from getting funded O__oThis all goes so fast! Thank you all very much :D There is one thing we are especially surprised about: The Twin Tapir reward.We can't believe how many of you decided on this reward tier.We... (Read More)

30% funded & Halfway through community stretch goal 2!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear pack memberAwuuu! What a start! We reached 30% already! This whole kickstarter thing is going better then expected thanks to you :) We're also halfway through our second community stretch goal already :DKeep howling!Howling on FacebookHowling on... (Read More)

Welcome to the pack & First community stretch goal reached!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for supporting us and welcome to the pack :DIt seems you guys are much faster then cheetahs! We reached our first community stretch goal (100 backers in 24 hours) within a few hours after launch. We're super happy!  (Read More)

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