Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Choose Layers of Fear 2 (2019) if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) launched in 2019.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 7 years older than Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology (2026). Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% 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 Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology
Choose Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology if it's currently about 81% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology launched in 2026.
Both Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology sit in Indie 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) |  Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.75 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (771 reviews) | 94.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | indikator.space, Zhukovsky Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 7 years older than Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology (2026).
- Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (71.2% positive).
- Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (3.75 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) came out before Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology (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 Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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. Broadcast Paranoia: a horror anthology doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.