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A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) is a horror, psychological horror and atmospheric game
developed and published by Bloober Team SA.
Released on February 15th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 26,616 reviews of which 23,576 were positive and 3,040 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.52€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8400
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB / Radeon R7 250X 1GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Supported Gamepads: Microsoft Xbox 360 Games for Windows (Wired), Microsoft Xbox One Controller (Wired), Sony PS4 DualShock 4 controller (wired), Steam Controller
MacOS
- OS: 10.12 (Sierra)
- Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB VRAM / Nvidia GeForce 750M / Intel HD 6100
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Supported Gamepads: Xbox 360 for Windows controller (wired) and the Xbox One controller (wired)
Linux
- OS: Steam OS, Ubuntu 14.04 and 15.10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3470
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Supported Gamepads: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows (Wired), Steam Controller
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---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Grandma ☑ Adults ☑ Teens ☐ Kids ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Top tier ☐ Fast ☐ Decent ☑ Potato ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☑ Old Fashioned ☐ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War (175 GB) ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☑ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ It'll replace your life ☐ Lovely ☑ Good ☐ Average ☐ Some lore ☐ No Story ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☑ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ Too long ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☑ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☑ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ Cyberpunk 2077 ---{ Game Launcher }--- ☐ Yes ☑ No ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 10 ☑ 9 ☐ 8 ☐ 7 ☐ 6 ☐ 5 ☐ 4 ☐ 3 ☐ 2 ☐ 1
You play as a Victorian era painter attempting to finish his masterpiece inside a shifting mansion that actively tries to break your grip on reality. It is less of a traditional survival horror game and more of an interactive descent into madness. Layers of Fear doesn't rely on combat or resource management to keep your heart racing, it simply warps the world around you until you stop trusting your own eyes. If you appreciate atmospheric storytelling and surreal horror over action, it’s an absolute trip worth taking.
always been one of my favorite horror experiences from when i was younger.. i feel like it scratches the silent hill pt itch that ppl had around that time. for a ~mostly walking sim game it has really good writing and scary moments and the dlc is gut wrenching anyways i would play it
This is a pure walking simulator where your primary job is, of course, to walk. There is no real threat in this game. You cannot die (well, technically you can, but the game makes it look like you just fainted, and you can continue anyway). The game, unfortunately, relies heavily on numerous jump scares, so be prepared to experience a lot of them. Overall, the game is just: (1) walk, (2) get jump-scared multiple times, and (3) discover what happens (which is pretty easy to guess around the middle of the game). Normally, I would leave a negative review for a game like this because it has almost no gameplay elements (I usually use Amnesia as the standard for this kind of game). However, I somehow liked the simplicity of this game, so I'll give it a positive review. The endings are tied to collectibles, which makes searching for items feel more meaningful (try SOMA and you'll see how useless the interact button can feel). Well, just buy the game, it's pretty cheap anyway.
First playthrough review time. Layers of Fear starts slowly, but the creepy atmosphere builds up little by little as the game goes on. The story is told in a good way through the house itself, as the rooms and surroundings keep shifting and changing, along with the strange events happening around you. The sound design is also very good, with quiet music, strange noises, and distant voices making the game tense most of the time. The graphics look really nice and match the dark horror style of the game. The game is mostly linear, so there is not much exploration, but each area still adds more to the story. There are only a few puzzles, so the main focus is walking through the house and seeing what changes next. There are also a few performance problems in some parts where the game slows down a little. Overall, Layers of Fear is a strong horror game with a creepy atmosphere, good story pacing, and impressive visuals. The slow beginning and simple gameplay may not appeal to everyone, and the small technical problems are noticeable at times. Still, the game keeps a dark and uneasy mood from start to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Layers of Fear (2016) is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, Layers of Fear (2016) is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) received 23,576 positive votes out of a total of 26,616 achieving a rating of 8.68.
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Layers of Fear (2016) was developed and published by Bloober Team SA.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) 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, Layers of Fear (2016) 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, Layers of Fear (2016) does not support VR.
Layers of Fear (2016) is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Layers of Fear (2016). Explore additional content available for Layers of Fear (2016) on Steam.
No, Layers of Fear (2016) does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) supports Remote Play on Tablet. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Layers of Fear (2016) 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.
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Publisher
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Release
15 Feb 2016
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