Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019) if you want a Casual experience. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) launched in 2019.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Dead Take
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Dead Take both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 6 years older than Dead Take (2025). Dead Take scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (71.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dead Take
Choose Dead Take if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.8% positive across 556 reviews.
Both Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Dead Take sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Layers of Fear 2 (2019) |  Dead Take | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (771 reviews) | 88.8% positive (556 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Surgent Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 6 years older than Dead Take (2025).
- Dead Take scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (71.2% positive).
- Dead Take is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable, Dead Take is Deck Verified.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Dead Take — FAQ
- Which is better, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Dead Take?
- On Steam reviews Dead Take scores higher (88.8% positive) than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (71.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dead Take is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Dead Take first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) came out before Dead Take (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Dead Take similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.