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 Cryphora
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Cryphora 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 Cryphora (2025). Cryphora is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Cryphora
Choose Cryphora if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cryphora launched in 2025.
Both Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Cryphora 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) |  Cryphora | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (771 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | LuN |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 6 years older than Cryphora (2025).
- Cryphora is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cryphora has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Cryphora — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Cryphora first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) came out before Cryphora (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 Cryphora 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.
- Does Layers of Fear 2 (2019) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cryphora doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.