Choose Layers of Fear (2016)
Choose Layers of Fear (2016) if you want an Adventure experience. 5,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Memory
Layers of Fear (2016) and Memory 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 (2016) (2016) is 4 years older than Memory (2020). Memory is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear (2016) (14.99 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 Memory
Choose Memory if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Memory launched in 2020.
Both Layers of Fear (2016) and Memory 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 (2016) |  Memory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (5,082 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Soft Paw Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) is 4 years older than Memory (2020).
- Memory is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear (2016) (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Layers of Fear (2016) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Memory has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Memory — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear (2016) or Memory first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) came out before Memory (2020). 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 (2016) and Memory 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 (2016) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Layers of Fear (2016) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Memory doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.