Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019)

Developer: Bloober Team SA
Publisher: Bloober Team SA, NA Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 2,492 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, slow-burn psychological horror that feels like stepping into a surreal, empty film set where the silence and your own past become the antagonist.

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What players say

Players are split: some appreciate the atmosphere and sound design, but most find it more confusing, less scary, and duller than the first game. The story is obscure and the scares rely heavily on mannequins, while texture bugs on some platforms break immersion.

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