Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) launched in 2019.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Root Of Evil
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Root Of Evil both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 7 years older than Root Of Evil (2026). Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Root Of Evil has no Deck rating yet. 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 Root Of Evil
Choose Root Of Evil if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Root Of Evil launched in 2026.
Both Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Root Of Evil sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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) |  Root Of Evil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (771 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | HenSoupStudios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 7 years older than Root Of Evil (2026).
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Root Of Evil has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Root Of Evil — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Root Of Evil first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) came out before Root Of Evil (2026). 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 Root Of Evil similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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. Root Of Evil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.