Rank 01Why this
Shares first person shooter and real time strategy with Silica.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2023
Games like Silica
- 24 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Silica also play
The closest matches to Silica: Executive Assault 2, Natural Selection 2, Eximius: Seize the Frontline, Battlezone: Combat Commander, and From the Depths. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Aliens and RTS, like Silica.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Playable
- 2012
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Silica.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2021
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Battlezone: Combat Commander
Why this: Shares base building with Silica.
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From the Depths
Why this: Also Vehicular Combat and RTS, like Silica.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Silica
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- 1Executive Assault 2
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- 83% of 1,204 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 77% of 3,488 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Potential for large scale multiplayer battles
- Stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design
- Unique blend of rts and fps gameplay
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Base building
More games like Silica, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Silica
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
STAR WARS™ Battlefront
Why this: Same immersive mood as Silica.
Moduwar
Why this: Also Aliens and RTS, like Silica.
Anno 1800
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Silica.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Silica at current Steam store prices.
The Red Solstice
Why this: Also Aliens and RTS, like Silica.
Call to Arms
Why this: Same immersive mood as Silica.
Nuclear Dawn
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Silica.
Dark Prospect
Why this: Shares base building with Silica.
About Silica
The closest matches to Silica: Executive Assault 2, Natural Selection 2, Eximius: Seize the Frontline, Battlezone: Combat Commander, and From the Depths. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Silica is your kind of game, the closest matches are Executive Assault 2, Natural Selection 2 and Eximius: Seize the Frontline — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its base building and first person shooter. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Silica is a 2023 indie early access title from developer Martin 'Dram' Melichárek and publisher Bohemia Interactive that merges real-time strategy with first-person shooter mechanics. Players engage in base-building and unit-commanding while fighting as soldiers or issuing orders from above in sci-fi battles. The game supports online cooperative multiplayer and is playable on Steam Deck, priced at $19.99 USD. Players describe the atmosphere as atmospheric and immersive, and reviewers highlight the unique blend of RTS and FPS gameplay alongside the potential for large-scale multiplayer battles. The title holds a 77% positive rating from 3,488 Steam reviews, with players noting the challenging difficulty and medium-length sessions.
About Silica: Silica blends FPS and RTS in epic, photorealistic battles. Choose to fight on the ground or command from above as humans or aliens. Dive into thrilling multiplayer combat or master strategic command. Are you ready to survive and conquer?
Is Silica worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 77% of 3,488 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 58% positive across 134 new reviews, 18 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Potential for large scale multiplayer battles
- Stunning graphics and atmospheric sound design
- Unique blend of rts and fps gameplay
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game has great potential, but the dev seems to have quite misguided priorities. The game is gorgeous to look at and the models are sick and get more and more beautiful and cool the longer the development progresses. The one issue that…”
“Highly misleading game when looking at the pretty screenshots from the Store Page. The game might look good, but simple stuff like a proper reloading mechanic for SMG's are lacking, and the soldier isn't even animated to hold the weapons…”
People who play it also play: Executive Assault 2, Natural Selection 2, Eximius: Seize the Frontline
Frequently asked about Silica
Can I run it?
Does Silica run on Steam Deck?
Silica is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Silica cost?
Silica is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Silica have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Silica supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Silica?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Silica are Executive Assault 2, Natural Selection 2, Eximius: Seize the Frontline.
Who developed Silica?
Silica was developed by Martin 'Dram' Melichárek and published by Bohemia Interactive.