Choose Layers of Fear (2016)
Choose Layers of Fear (2016) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Hallway 41
Layers of Fear (2016) and Hallway 41 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 (2016) (2016) is 8 years older than Hallway 41 (2024). Hallway 41 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear (2016) (3.99 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 Hallway 41
Choose Hallway 41 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hallway 41 launched in 2024.
Both Layers of Fear (2016) and Hallway 41 sit in Indie and Adventure 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) |  Hallway 41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (5,082 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Drunk Bunny Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) is 8 years older than Hallway 41 (2024).
- Hallway 41 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear (2016) (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Layers of Fear (2016) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hallway 41 has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Hallway 41 — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear (2016) or Hallway 41 first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) came out before Hallway 41 (2024). 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 Hallway 41 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 (2016) run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Layers of Fear (2016) is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hallway 41 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.