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Niche - a genetics survival gameVSReus 2

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Niche - a genetics survival game

Niche - a genetics survival game

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
72Popularity
29Value
86
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-92% $1.37
Buy Now
VS
Reus 2

Reus 2

Quality
76Popularity
27Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-60% $10.12
Buy Now

Winner

Niche - a genetics survival game wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Niche - a genetics survival game
7 of 13 metrics
Reus 2
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.48 Wins
$10.12 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.37 Wins
$9.71 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
66 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive -
94.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
2.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
489 -
113 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
33 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.3K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
162 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
May 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNiche - a genetics survival game

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeReus 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Niche - a genetics survival game
Reus 2

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Niche - a genetics survival game

Niche - a genetics survival game

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +162% $3.59View
Reus 2

Reus 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $10.12Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +23% $12.49View
Steam
Steam +23% $12.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $13.49View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Niche - a genetics survival game

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (4,310 reviews) — very positive reception
4,310 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.37 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+24% player growth
51 concurrent players — niche audience

Reus 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (2,078 reviews) — very positive reception
2,078 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.12 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.58)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +42% player growth
34 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNiche - a genetics survival gameReus 2
Release Date
September 21, 2017
May 28, 2024
Developers
Stray Fawn Studio
Abbey Games
Publishers
WhisperGames, Stray Fawn Publishing
Firesquid
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
31
162

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Niche - a genetics survival game

No PC requirements data available

Reus 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Ryzen 7-1700X / Intel Core i7-4770
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 580 / GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Niche - a genetics survival game or Reus 2?

Niche - a genetics survival game won the comparison against Reus 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Niche - a genetics survival game worth buying over Reus 2?

Based on the metrics, Niche - a genetics survival game won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Niche - a genetics survival game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC

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