# Wacky Genes — A Genetics Breeding Game > Fantasy animal genetics and breeding simulation game with billions of gene variations. (iPhone/iPad app by Joel Brecker.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacky-genes/id1641711708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) - Category: Games, Casual, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-03-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacky-genes/id1641711708/reviews.md ## What is Wacky Genes? Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Wacky Genes, the captivating fantasy-based animal genetics game! Step into the fascinating laboratory of Wacky Genes, where fantasy animals with real-life genetics await. Are you ready to embrace the role of a geneticist and unravel the mysteries of the Wacky Genes Lab? With an astonishing array of over 17 billion gene variations, prepare yourself for an unparalleled genetics and animal breeding experience. Cultivate your animal pack through selective breeding, utilizing the principles of punnet square science. Unearth the extraordinary rarities hidden within your Wacky Genes animals. NURTURE, BREED, EXPLORE, AND FORTIFY YOUR LAB Hatch your Wacky Gene animals and witness their growth into the rarest forms imaginable. Make informed breeding decisions and mutate their genes to enhance their strength. With billions of combinations at your disposal, the possibilities are endless! EXPLORE FOR TREASURES! Send your animals on thrilling expeditions to scavenge for food, eggs, or coins. Anticipation builds as you await the surprises they will bring back to you! BE VIGILANT AGAINST AILING ANIMALS Strive to breed out illnesses from your sickly animals and ensure the health and well-being of your precious creatures. EMBARK ON THE QUEST FOR RARE ANIMALS Challenge yourself to ascend the ranks of rarity, from Common to Ultra Rare. Discover the captivating genetic combinations that give birth to some of the most breathtaking animals you've ever laid eyes upon.Climb through the rarity tiers from Common to Ultra Rare. Discover the genetic combinations that create some of the most beautiful animals you’ve ever seen. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter for updates on what’s coming next! Twitter: @WackyGenes Instagram: WackyGenes ## Key features - Billions of gene variations - Selective breeding - Punnet square science - Animal expeditions for treasures - Breeding out illnesses - Ascend rarity tiers ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Expert Arena Token | $1.99 | one-time | | 3 Expert Arena Tokens | $4.99 | one-time | | Ultimate Arena Token | $4.99 | one-time | | 3 Ultimate Arena Tokens | $9.99 | one-time | | 100 Wacky Coins | $0.99 | one-time | | 1000 Wacky Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | 250 Wacky Coins | $1.99 | one-time | | 500 Wacky Coins | $2.99 | one-time | | 2500 Wacky Coins | $9.99 | one-time | | 10,000 Wacky Coins | $39.99 | one-time | | Legendary Egg (3-pack) | $9.99 | one-time | | Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time | | Breeder Bundle | $6.99 | one-time | | Ultimate Bundle | $9.99 | one-time | | Legendary Egg | $7.99 | one-time | | Rare Egg | $2.99 | one-time | | Rare Egg (3-pack) | $6.99 | one-time | | 5 Birth Now | $2.99 | one-time | | 1 Breed Cooldown | $0.99 | one-time | | 5 Breed Cooldown | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacky-genes/id1641711708/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Hidden gem *2026-01-14, version 2.6.6* I stumbled into this game and while the gameplay is very “text based” and there aren’t really graphics to speak of, the concept is very fun. I love genetics and breeding games. This has a complex breeding system with discoverable traits. You care for you creatures, enter them into contests, and unlock achievements. There is a Discord server where devs listen and respond promptly. I proposed a suggestion to the game and within 2 days, the change was made and inplemented into an update in the app store. I love to support small games that have dedicated devs. Keep up the good work! ### 2/5 — I LOVE THE GAME SOOO MUCH! Just one problem… *2026-01-01, version 2.6.4* So, this morning when I opened the app, it stayed on the loading screen. Just staying there. I restarted my iPad many times, but it still stayed there. Yesterday, it was do just fine though. I hope you guys have a good day/night, and that you can fix this! Also, I don’t have, discord, and I can’t, I’m 11.😭☹️ ### 4/5 — Opinion on the Redesign 12/11/25 *2025-12-11, version 2.6.0* I love this game, and have loved it since the first second I played it. I’ll probably never delete it off my phone because I really do enjoy this developers idea. I was surprised by the redesign, and the colorful loading screen/backgrounds made me smile. I laughed really hard at the deer design, it seems the animals are in a very rudimentary geometric design now. I can’t wait to see how this unfolds. I really only have two concerns. One of them being that the loading screen looks nothing like the models and I don’t support AI image generating models. I wouldn’t boycott this dev over it because of how much effort they’ve put in the game, makes this point kind of moot, but it unsettles me and I implore to steer as far away from image generation ai models as much as possible for the sake of art. Let alone how detrimental ai is to the environment, but I digress. My only other concern is that my game keeps crashing now that I have over 5 animals I can’t check on them at all! ### 2/5 — Please Release Old Version *2025-12-11, version 2.6.0* The use of ai is very disappointing. At least while the old layout was outdated, it had charm and effort compared to the cheap out ai art. Speaking of art, what happened to the cute animals? Now they’re nothing but shapes! I’d prefer a stagnant, cute art than to have the animations. Please release older versions and the nice art. ### 4/5 — Solid Game *2025-11-06, version 2.5.0* Very nice genetics game, really the only one quite like this iv found. It seems very old fashioned with how it’s designed but it still functions well with minimal problems. I did have a glitch occur where I had no animals rummaging but it still said I had the max amount going. I think it may be because they died while they were rummaging but I still can’t get them to do it anymore. When my animals are pregnant too the timer will run out and there is still no baby which I don’t understand. Otherwise it’s a very good game and I would recommend it. Edit: How do I auction off animals?? I put in numbers in the 3 rows that pop up but it won’t let me submit it or anything. ### 2/5 — Crashing *2025-10-19, version 2.5.0* I’m not sure if it’s my own device but every time I try and play it crashes it seems like an amazing game I just wish I could actually play it ### 4/5 — Solid Game *2025-10-13* Very nice genetics game, really the only one quite like this iv found. It seems very old fashioned with how it’s designed but it still functions well with minimal problems. I did have a glitch occur where I had no animals rummaging but it still said I had the max amount going. I think it may be because they died while they were rummaging but I still can’t get them to do it anymore. When my animals are pregnant too the timer will run out and there is still no baby which I don’t understand. Otherwise it’s a very good game and I would recommend it. **Developer response:** Thank you for the positive review. We are working on fixes for the items you mentioned. We are happy you like the game. ### 4/5 — Solid Game *2025-10-09* Very nice genetics game, really the only one quite like this iv found. It seems very old fashioned with how it’s designed but it still functions well with minimal problems. I did have a glitch occur where I had no animals rummaging but it still said I had the max amount going. I think it may be because they died while they were rummaging but I still can’t get them to do it anymore. Otherwise it’s a very good game and I would recommend it. ### 1/5 — Immediately crashes!! *2025-09-05, version 2.4.0* A huge shame it’s so unplayable. Crashes won’t even open. A shame ### 4/5 — I LOVE THE GAME SOOO MUCH! Just one problem… *2025-07-12* So, this morning when I opened the app, it stayed on the loading screen. Just staying there. I restarted my iPad many times, but it still stayed there. Yesterday, it was do just fine though. I hope you guys have a good day/night, and that you can fix this! -HorseLOVERrosie **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! Please join our discord channel so we can find out more about this issue you are experiencing! ## Frequently asked questions about Wacky Genes ### What is Wacky Genes? Wacky Genes is a fantasy-based animal genetics game where players take on the role of a geneticist. You can breed fantasy animals with billions of gene variations, nurture them, and explore to discover rare forms and treasures. ### What are the key features of Wacky Genes? Key features include breeding animals with over 17 billion gene variations, utilizing punnet square science for selective breeding, sending animals on expeditions for treasures, breeding out illnesses, and ascending through rarity tiers from Common to Ultra Rare. ### Is Wacky Genes free to play? The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game. ### What kind of animals can I breed in Wacky Genes? You can breed fantasy animals with a vast array of gene variations. The game focuses on discovering unique genetic combinations that lead to rare and beautiful animal forms. ### What is the goal of Wacky Genes? The primary goal is to nurture, breed, and explore to discover the rarest animal forms. Players aim to ascend through rarity tiers, fortify their lab, and uncover treasures through animal expeditions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.8.2 — 2026-07-27 FEATURES: Gene Research System Overhaul Research genes in a fixed order, from the simplest to the most advanced. Only one gene can be researched at a time per animal. Research times have been rebalanced from 30 minutes for the first gene up to 8 hours for the final gene, increasing with each step. Research now continues while the app is closed and you'll receive a notification the moment it completes. Research costs have been rebalanced. Early genes are cheaper than ever, while the most advanced gene costs 1,000 coins. ### 2.8.1 — 2026-07-19 - PvE Arena Fights - Train your animal to make it stronger - Win coins and XP for competing - Some eggs broken in the shop - Badge showing hungry animal count in the collection button ### 2.8.0 — 2026-07-18 What's New Dark Mode Fix — Breeding screen now looks great in Dark Mode. No more bright white backgrounds! Hunger Bar Clarity — The hunger bar now shows 0% when animals are hungry and 100% when full, making it easier to see who needs feeding at a glance. Tiger Hybrids - The tiger hybrid breeds are now named Hybrid Head Movements - Now features like whiskers will move with the animal's head ### 2.7.9 — 2026-07-13 NEW FEATURES: - Meet the Tiger — a fierce new purebred species with powerful hybrid potential. - Hybrid visuals have been polished with better wings, ears, and facial features. - Stud Farm Improvements — male animals now have a lifetime stud limit and earnings sync more reliably. - Auction House Fixes — bidding, refunds, and listing completion work better across devices. ### 2.7.8 — 2026-04-12 What's New (v2.7.8): Bug Fixes & Improvements • Fixed an issue where animals won at auction didn't appear in your collection • Fixed an issue where sold auction animals remained visible to the seller • Stud breeding sessions now correctly sync across players — studs properly expire after all uses • Stud owners now receive coin earnings as expected after breeding sessions ## Apps similar to Wacky Genes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ai Mix Animal Hybrid Pet Merge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-mix-animal-hybrid-pet-merge/id6460887789) | 1.0 (3) | Free | Games | | [Medaka Breeder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medaka-breeder/id6453882680) | 4.7 (11) | Free | Games | | [Squishy Maker : Slime Breeding](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishy-maker-slime-breeding/id6477444213) | 4.4 (9) | Free | Games | | [Bunniiies: Uncensored Rabbit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunniiies-uncensored-rabbit/id1545788303) | 4.6 (1,863) | Free | Games | | [AquaPlants](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquaplants/id1545761159) | 4.7 (43) | Free | Games | | [Niche - Breed and Evolve](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niche-breed-and-evolve/id1539018460) | 4.7 (544) | $2.99 | Games | ## More apps by Joel Brecker - [Bullet-Journal v2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-journal-v2/id1513040157) - [Health HQ+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/health-hq-plus/id6444343202) - [Stone Defender: Infinite TD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-defender-infinite-td/id6748558876) - [Forest-Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-run/id6757683875) - [Easli](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easli/id6759333208) All apps by Joel Brecker: https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019 ## Related topics [genetics games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/genetics-games) · [wacky](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wacky) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-05.*