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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?
Silica is a rts, multiplayer and fps game
developed by Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
and published by Bohemia Interactive.
Released on May 03rd 2023 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 4,450 reviews of which 3,409 were positive and 1,041 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam with a 20% discount.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 3GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 48 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Hardware requirements are subject to change during Early Access.
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-Pros Good sound design and lighting effects Unit and building size have really good scale Units have nice animations (besides the infantry) Late game units have unique designs and mechanics When a building gets an upgrade it has a visual change -Bad Human factions feel the same in the early to mid game with playstyle and design choices ( just commit to the sol going full hover plz) Even after the pathfinding update air units are horrible at aiming and pathing Units have abilities that are inaccessible to the commander from the rts view (have to manually control to activate) Ai commander will cheat via spawning in units Servers run by players are all mostly private Some maps are incredibly small given how big the buildings are Upgrade system is a little jank and feels more of like a placeholder than anything Sand -What id like to see Less sand maps infantry being able to mount vehicles with one command (Its now a thing as of 7/28/26) Human factions more varied in design Infantry coming out in squads rather than individually Optimization (obviously) Paradropping Variety in base defense Some automation of the ai as the commander Silica has so much potienal to be a very fun rts, and im here for it even if it takes awhile.
This game is one of those hidden gems, I truly believe that the RTS/FPS genre has so much potential and I don't think a lot of people are aware that this is even a possibility. There are so few games that allow for this type of gameplay--especially those that are kept up to date and still is growing--let alone this type of online PVP dynamic that some other games in the genre just simply don't allow. I've always been a strong RTS enjoyer, and unfortunately I've always been fond of the smaller indie RTS titles which is honestly stunted by lack of recognition. But enough about me and what does this game have going for it +The game is visually appealing +You can play as a commander or soldier, and even as a commander you can play first person which is awesome for a guy like me who really does want to play both interchangeably. +The Devs are continuing to work on the game +There is plenty of Variety of arsenal of weaponry +The vehicles are so very satisfying +The game has a future ahead of it Now for the things that are not going for it: -There is a severe lack of player base which makes finding games difficult every day (people do play a lot on Sundays though according to the discord) -With the beauty of the game comes the downfall of performance. -Some controls are not the most obvious for both commander and First person which is mitigated after a couple of seconds of playing around however. -There should be more factions so each faction has a different play style right now there are only 3. -the AI is not the best and the pathing--although significantly better--still can work against you rather than for you. Overall I really do love the game and there are more features coming such as a campaign. I do wish they added Steam workshop and modding capabilities and either the ability to work with multiple commanders (maybe not the easiest to implement) or at least let you queue up as the specific role that you want. So If you really want to play commander you have to join a game first and see if that role is taken before you get to play. With that being said, truly the biggest issue with the game in my opinion is the player base or lack thereof. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE
Nice game overall, but I’d really like to see adjustable AI difficulty settings. At the moment, PvE feels like it’s missing a proper difficult or hardcore challenge, especially for players who enjoy a more immersive co-op roleplaying experience. Ideally, this could be solved through smarter AI behavior, but I’m aware that developing a truly smarter AI might cause some serious headaches for the poor developer assigned to it. Personally, I wouldn’t mind if the difficulty was handled temporarily, or even long-term, by simply giving the AI additional resources instead. A tougher AI option would make PvE feel more rewarding, give co-op groups a real challenge to overcome, and significantly improve the game’s long-term replayability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silica is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Silica is currently available at a 20% discount. You can purchase it for 15.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Silica received 3,409 positive votes out of a total of 4,450 achieving a rating of 7.45.
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Silica was developed by Martin 'Dram' Melichárek and published by Bohemia Interactive.
Yes, Silica is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Silica is not playable on MacOS.
No, Silica is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Silica is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Silica is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Silica does not support VR.
Silica offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Silica offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Silica does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Silica does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Silica does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Silica is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Silica.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 19 September 2026 13:22 UTC |
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| Steam price | 27 October 2026 19:46 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 19 October 2026 21:53 UTC |
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Developer
Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
Publisher
Bohemia Interactive
Release
03 May 2023
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