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Niche - a genetics survival gameVSTerraformers

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

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
Terraformers

Terraformers

Quality
85Popularity
28Value
32
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−91% $1.87
Buy Now

Winner

Niche - a genetics survival game wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Niche - a genetics survival game is currently cheaper ($1.37 vs $1.87 for Terraformers) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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7
Niche - a genetics survival game
7 of 14 metrics
Terraformers
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.37 Wins
$1.87 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.37 -
$0.72 Wins
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-91% -
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
138 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.5% positive
88.5% positive
Total Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
3.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.9K Wins
2.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
499 -
348 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
33 -
64 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.3K Wins
3.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2017 -
Mar 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNiche - a genetics survival game

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleTerraformers

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Niche - a genetics survival game
Terraformers

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
Terraformers

Terraformers

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −91% $1.87Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $1.93View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Niche - a genetics survival game

Quality

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

89% positive (4,350 reviews) — very positive reception
4,350 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.

Player count surging +231%
43 concurrent players — niche audience

Terraformers

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (3,027 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,027 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$1.87 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-32% player decline
36 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsNiche - a genetics survival gameTerraformers
Release Date
September 21, 2017
March 9, 2023
Developers
Stray Fawn Studio
Asteroid Lab
Publishers
WhisperGames, Stray Fawn Publishing
IndieArk, Goblinz Publishing
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
63

Niche - a genetics survival game

No PC requirements data available

Terraformers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: i5 3rd generation (or newer) / FX4170 (or newer)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 8000 series (or newer) / Nvidia GTX 660 (or newer)
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Niche - a genetics survival game or Terraformers?

Niche - a genetics survival game won the comparison against Terraformers 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 Terraformers?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 05:54 PM UTC

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