SENTRY vs Silica
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Silica wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Silica is $0.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SENTRY | Silica |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 50 | 50 |
| Quality | 67 | 64 |
| Value | 50 | 49 |
| Popularity | 24 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $19.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.3% positive | 77.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | SENTRY | Silica |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 25, 2024 | May 3, 2023 |
| Developers | Fireblade Software | Martin 'Dram' Melichárek |
| Publishers | Fireblade Software | Bohemia Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3GHz, 6 Cores | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent | GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 48 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SENTRY or Silica?
Silica won the comparison against SENTRY 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 SENTRY worth buying over Silica?
Based on the metrics, Silica 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. SENTRY currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC