Game overview
Layers of Fear (2016)
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.
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- 89.5% positive 13,269 reviews · via SteamSpy
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The legendary game where it all started. Kickstarting an award-winning series in style, Layers of Fear plunges you into a tale of madness and artistic compulsion as you take on the role of The Painter determined to complete his magnum opus at all costs.
As you roam the painter’s decaying home, the world warps to reflect his crumbling sanity. Memories blur into sinister visions, rooms twist into nightmares, and each discovery draws you closer to the truth behind his masterpiece – and the obsession that destroyed him.
Created by the modern-day masters of horror – Bloober Team – the original Layers of Fear is renowned for this immersive and tense atmosphere. Prepare for a haunting journey into the depths of the human psyche.
Game Features:
Psychedelic Horror – The unstable environment reacts to your fragile state of mind, reshaping itself when you look away.
Victorian Setting – Explore a game world inspired by iconic paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
Original and Classic Art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the game’s storyline and its richly-detailed locations.
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Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- 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
Minimum
Minimum:- 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)
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Minimum
Minimum:- 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
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Bloober Team SA
- USK rating
- 16
- Brazilian rating
- 18
- Steam Germany rating
- 18
- Achievements
- 27
- Controller support
- partial
- Metacritic
- 73
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on Tablet, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, Italian, Polish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Korean
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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Input
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Structured language support (12)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | No | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Portuguese - Brazil | Yes | No | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Turkish | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
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Value Score
Great Value — 89th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Layers of Fear (2016) worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Layers of Fear (2016) go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Layers of Fear (2016) free to play?
Layers of Fear (2016) costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Layers of Fear (2016)?
Layers of Fear (2016) is a Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Layers of Fear (2016)?
Layers of Fear (2016) was developed by Bloober Team SA and published by Bloober Team SA.
What platforms does Layers of Fear (2016) support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.
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