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 Hotel Infinity
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Hotel Infinity 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 7 years older than Hotel Infinity (2026). Layers of Fear 2 (2019) scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than Hotel Infinity (70% 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 Hotel Infinity
Choose Hotel Infinity if you want a Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hotel Infinity launched in 2026.
Both Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Hotel Infinity sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (71.2% vs 70% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Layers of Fear 2 (2019) |  Hotel Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.2% positive (771 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Gvn Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) is 7 years older than Hotel Infinity (2026).
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) scores higher on Steam reviews (71.2% positive) than Hotel Infinity (70% positive).
- Hotel Infinity is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (1.49 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- Layers of Fear 2 (2019) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hotel Infinity has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear 2 (2019) vs Hotel Infinity — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Hotel Infinity first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) (2019) came out before Hotel Infinity (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 Hotel Infinity 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. Hotel Infinity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.