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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERSVSSilica

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

Quality
66Popularity
23Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-90% $3.98
Buy Now
VS
Silica

Silica

ActionStrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
64Popularity
30Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-1% $19.74
Buy Now

Winner

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
9 of 14 metrics
Silica
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.98 Wins
$19.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.24 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-1% -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
81.5% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
682 -
4.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
556 -
3.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
126 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
46 Wins
Steam Recommendations
678 -
4.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
55 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
May 2021 -
May 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSilica

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
Silica

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $3.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +905% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +905% $39.99View
Silica

Silica

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -1% $19.74Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (682 reviews) — mostly positive
682 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.98 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.51)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-25% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Silica

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (4,354 reviews) — mostly positive
4,354 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.74 — reasonable price
1% off — minor discount
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-18% minor player decrease
46 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERSSilica
Release Date
May 27, 2021
May 3, 2023
Developers
YUKE'S
Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
Publishers
D3PUBLISHER
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
  • Additional Notes: XInput Controller

Silica

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Hardware requirements are subject to change during Early Access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS or Silica?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS won the comparison against Silica based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS worth buying over Silica?

Based on the metrics, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC

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