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Layers of Fear (2016)

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.

Very Positive
$19.99
Feb 15, 2016
Steam ↗
Reviews
13,180
Very Positive
Positive
89.6%
11,812 positive
Followers
72.6K
Est. WishlistsestiProxy: followers × 12 (industry heuristic)
870.9K
Est. OwnersestiBoxleiter method: reviews × 32
421.8K
Est. RevenueestiEst. owners × ~62% of list price
$5.2M
Price (US)
$19.99
Release
Feb 15, 2016
About

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.

★ Reviews
90%
Very Positive
13,180 total reviews
11,812 positive (89.6%)1,368 negative
Features
Family SharingPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on TabletSingle-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam Trading Cards
Tags
AdventureAtmosphericDarkExplorationFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackHorrorIndieLovecraftianMultiplayerMysteryPsychedelicPsychological HorrorPuzzleShort
Platforms
Estimates — owners use the Boxleiter method (reviews × 32), wishlists proxy followers × 12, revenue uses ~62% of list price × est. owners. These are rough industry heuristics, not official data.
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