# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Executive Assault 2](https://imho.run/games/510500/executive-assault-2) — Shares first person shooter and real time strategy with Silica. 1,204 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/510500/)
2. [Natural Selection 2](https://imho.run/games/4920/natural-selection-2) — Also Aliens and RTS, like Silica. 5,398 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4920/)
3. [Eximius: Seize the Frontline](https://imho.run/games/505740/eximius-seize-the-frontline) — Also RTS, like Silica. 367 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/505740/)
4. [Battlezone: Combat Commander](https://imho.run/games/624970/battlezone-combat-commander) — Shares base building with Silica. 666 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/624970/)
5. [From the Depths](https://imho.run/games/268650/from-the-depths) — Also Vehicular Combat and RTS, like Silica. 9,569 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268650/)
6. [Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation](https://imho.run/games/507490/ashes-of-the-singularity-escalation) — A frequent pick in Silica players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,871 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/507490/)
7. [Starship Troopers: Extermination](https://imho.run/games/1268750/starship-troopers-extermination) — Also Aliens, like Silica. 20,678 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1268750/)
8. [Iron Harvest](https://imho.run/games/826630/iron-harvest) — Also RTS, like Silica. 6,065 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/826630/)
9. [The Red Solstice](https://imho.run/games/265590/the-red-solstice) — Also Aliens and RTS, like Silica. 581 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265590/)
10. [Tempest Rising](https://imho.run/games/1486920/tempest-rising) — Shares real time strategy and base building with Silica. 12,332 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920/)
11. [Call to Arms](https://imho.run/games/302670/call-to-arms) — A frequent pick in Silica players' libraries, and another Action. 8,514 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/302670/)
12. [Nuclear Dawn](https://imho.run/games/17710/nuclear-dawn) — Also RTS, like Silica. 977 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17710/)
13. [Dark Prospect](https://imho.run/games/604770/dark-prospect) — Shares base building with Silica. 62 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/604770/)
14. [Carrier Command 2](https://imho.run/games/1489630/carrier-command-2) — Also RTS, like Silica. 2,572 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1489630/)
15. [Half-Life 2](https://imho.run/games/220/half-life-2) — Also Aliens, like Silica. 88,441 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220/)
16. [Sins of a Solar Empire II](https://imho.run/games/1575940/sins-of-a-solar-empire-ii) — Also RTS, like Silica. 4,857 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575940/)
17. [Rising Storm 2: Vietnam](https://imho.run/games/418460/rising-storm-2-vietnam) — Also Vehicular Combat, like Silica. 26,582 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418460/)
18. [Microsoft Allegiance](https://imho.run/games/700480/microsoft-allegiance) — Also RTS, like Silica. 153 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/700480/)
19. [Black Mesa](https://imho.run/games/362890/black-mesa) — Also Aliens, like Silica. 69,272 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/)
20. [Vox Machinae](https://imho.run/games/334540/vox-machinae) — Also Vehicular Combat, like Silica. 911 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/334540/)
21. [The Riftbreaker](https://imho.run/games/780310/the-riftbreaker) — Shares base building with Silica. 9,079 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780310/)
22. [Company of Heroes 3](https://imho.run/games/1677280/company-of-heroes-3) — Also RTS, like Silica. 12,763 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677280/)
23. [The Scouring](https://imho.run/games/3338950/the-scouring) — A frequent pick in Silica players' libraries, and another RPG. 501 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3338950/)
24. [Sanctum 2](https://imho.run/games/210770/sanctum-2) — Also Aliens, like Silica. 4,330 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/210770/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1494420&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1494420&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1494420
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1494420
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Silica

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1494420
- **Developer:** Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
- **Publisher:** Bohemia Interactive
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Single-player, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 3, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1494420/silica)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1494420&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1494420/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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