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How much DNA do you share with a banana, a chimp or a fly?
Scroll or tap through the list of organisms.
Each card shows the percentage of DNA shared with humans and a bar to scale.
Sort by similarity to see the closest relatives first, and read the short note explaining each surprising match.
Genes You Share is a surprising look at how much genetic material we have in common with other living things. From chimpanzees to bananas, each organism is shown with the percentage of DNA it shares with humans and an animated comparison bar. The results are often stranger than you expect. It is aimed at players aged 9+ and up, and a typical round takes around 4 minutes. If you already enjoy visualisation, science and biology games, you will feel at home here within seconds.
The goal is straightforward. The on-screen instructions walk you through it, and you can start playing with a single click. Controls are intuitive: use your mouse or keyboard on a computer, or tap and swipe on a phone or tablet. Because everything runs locally in your browser, Genes You Share reacts instantly and never needs a page reload.
It is a painless way to learn and revise facts while you play. It builds perspective and data literacy by making huge numbers feel real.
Hard to say? It is rated Easy, aimed at ages 9++ and above, and takes about 4 minutes per session — a good fit for a coffee break, a commute, or a relaxed evening. It works equally well on desktop, laptop, tablet and phone, with no account and nothing to install. Keep an eye on your best score: it is saved on your device so you can measure your progress over time.
No — like most browser games it needs an internet connection the first time. Once the page is loaded it stays smooth even on slower connections.
Yes. Genes You Share is completely free, with no paywalls, no subscriptions and no hidden costs.
No. Genes You Share runs entirely in your web browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
Yes. The game is responsive and touch-friendly, so it works on phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.
It is recommended for ages 9+ and is family-friendly, with no chat and no in-game purchases.
A typical round lasts around 4 minutes, so it fits easily into a short break.
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