Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Layers of Fear.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Games like Layers of Fear
- 26 games
- Updated Oct 4, 2026
Players who liked Layers of Fear also play
The closest matches to Layers of Fear: Layers of Fear (2016), Layers of Fear 2 (2019), Static Dread: The Lighthouse, REVEIL, and Silver Chains. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
- $5.23 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
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The Cat Lady
Why this: Also Mature and Emotional, like Layers of Fear.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Layers of Fear
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Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
- 89% of 356 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Anshar Studios, Bloober Team
- Price: $10.49−65%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 76% of 590 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Beautiful set design and ambience
- Different paths and collectables to discover
- Light puzzle elements enhance atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Melancholic
- Mysterious
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SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
>observer_
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Layers of Fear.
The Medium
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Layers of Fear at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
Decarnation
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
Husk
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Layers of Fear.
More from Anshar Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Anshar Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Observer: System Redux
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Layers of Fear.
Detached
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Layers of Fear.
About Layers of Fear
The closest matches to Layers of Fear: Layers of Fear (2016), Layers of Fear 2 (2019), Static Dread: The Lighthouse, REVEIL, and Silver Chains. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Layers of Fear is your kind of game, the closest matches are Layers of Fear (2016), Layers of Fear 2 (2019) and Static Dread: The Lighthouse — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, melancholic and mysterious, and single out its chapter select and collectibles gathering. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Layers of Fear: The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.
Is Layers of Fear worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 590 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 65% off, now $10.49 (checked Oct 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful set design and ambience
- Different paths and collectables to discover
- Light puzzle elements enhance atmosphere
- Psychological horror focused on dread over action
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I've played the original Layers of Fear, as well as its sequel. This is something else. This is an amalgamation of the most boring parts of both games, along with some extra content from other games. I wanted to show my partner some of the…”
“Game crashed almost immediately on first playthrough, then worked for the first couple hours after that, then kept crashing every 5 mins or less. Refunded. It's a shame because I was actually enjoying the improvements over the original…”
People who play it also play: Layers of Fear (2016), Layers of Fear 2 (2019), Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Frequently asked about Layers of Fear
Can I run it?
Is Layers of Fear verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Layers of Fear is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Layers of Fear cost?
Layers of Fear is listed on Steam at 10.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Layers of Fear?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Layers of Fear are Layers of Fear (2016), Layers of Fear 2 (2019), Static Dread: The Lighthouse.
Who developed Layers of Fear?
Layers of Fear was developed by Anshar Studios, Bloober Team and published by Bloober Team SA.