Action · May 3, 2023

Silica (2023)

local_offer-20% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend4.2k recommendations
Silica is a crossover of FPS and RTS, where you take part in epic photorealistic battles either as humans or aliens. Lead as the commander, or join the assault from the ground - the choice is yours! Take Part in Epic Combined Arms Warfare Immerse yourself in epic battles where humans and aliens fight for ultimate domination. Dominate Land and Sky Take control of both land and air vehicles to assert power over the sandy dunes of planet Baltarus Lead as RTS Commander! Take charge as RTS commander over battles of epic scale. Use your tactical prowess to dominate the battlefield, coordinating complex operations from a top-down perspective. Experience Realistic Unit Scale Witness the impressive scale of units, from small infantry squads to colossal harvesters and massive buildings. Each unit type is meticulously designed to reflect its size, providing an immersive and realistic experience on the battlefield. SIEGE MODE This exciting game mode is all about intense, close-quarters combat, whether you are playing solo or teaming up with friends. Protect your base against relentless hordes of enemies or attack your opponent as a Soldier or Commander! Load your weapons, suit up and prepare for battle to stay in control of the battlefield.

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • RTS · 329
  • Multiplayer · 326
  • FPS · 321
  • Strategy · 319
  • Shooter · 301
  • PvP · 290
  • Vehicular Combat · 286
  • Sci-fi · 281
  • 3D · 280
  • Action · 272
  • Aliens · 268
  • Early Access · 258
  • Physics · 252
  • Singleplayer · 251
  • First-Person · 213

Peer Action titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume4.5k Steam reviewsTop 63% in Action
Positive rating77% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 76%
Engagement hours16 h averageTop 32% for session depth among Action

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Release & Availability

Release dateMay 3, 2023
DeveloperMartin 'Dram' Melichárek
PublisherBohemia Interactive
Base price$15.99 -20%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · [email protected]

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

16h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

5h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

1h

Current engagement

Reception Metrics

Steam community

77%Mostly Positive · 4.5k reviews

3.4k positive · 1.0k negative

Curator recommendations

4.2k

Content Notes

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Violence, General Mature Content.

Editions & Packages

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