Layers of Fear (2016) (2016)
- Developer
- Bloober Team SA
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 27,570 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, slow-paced walk through a surreal, decaying mansion where every creak and flicker deepens the sense of dread.
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What players say
Players call this a short walking simulator with heavy reliance on jump scares and a predictable story. Some appreciate the atmosphere and psychological horror, noting creative room transitions and painterly art style, while others find the scares cheap and the gameplay tedious, especially when replaying for multiple endings.
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