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Guardians FrontlineVSSilica

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Guardians Frontline

Guardians Frontline

Quality
65Popularity
20Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−96% $0.93
Buy Now
VS
Silica

Silica

ActionStrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
64Popularity
30Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−4% $19.18
Buy Now

Winner

Guardians Frontline wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

7
Guardians Frontline
7 of 13 metrics
Silica
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.93 Wins
$19.18 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.44 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-4% -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
44 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.2% positive Wins
77% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
285 -
4.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
237 -
3.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
48 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
27 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
4.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2023 -
May 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGuardians Frontline

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Guardians Frontline
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

Guardians Frontline

Guardians Frontline

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.93Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2587% $24.99View
Silica

Silica

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −4% $19.18Buy Now
Steam
Steam +4% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Guardians Frontline

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

83% positive (285 reviews) — mostly positive
285 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.93 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Silica

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (4,392 reviews) — mostly positive
4,392 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.18 — reasonable price
4% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($15.99)

Popularity

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

-5% minor player decrease
35 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuardians FrontlineSilica
Release Date
March 9, 2023
May 3, 2023
Developers
VirtualAge
Martin 'Dram' Melichárek
Publishers
Fast Travel Games
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Guardians Frontline

No PC requirements data available

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: Guardians Frontline or Silica?

Guardians Frontline 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 Guardians Frontline worth buying over Silica?

Based on the metrics, Guardians Frontline 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. Guardians Frontline currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:24 AM UTC

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