Choose Layers of Fear (2016)
Choose Layers of Fear (2016) if you want an Indie experience. 5,082 Steam reviews back the pick.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Edge Of Evil
Layers of Fear (2016) and Edge Of Evil both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) is 10 years older than Edge Of Evil (2026). Layers of Fear (2016) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Edge Of Evil has no Deck rating yet. 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 Edge Of Evil
Choose Edge Of Evil if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Edge Of Evil launched in 2026.
Both Layers of Fear (2016) and Edge Of Evil sit in 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) |  Edge Of Evil | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (5,082 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | WRF Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) is 10 years older than Edge Of Evil (2026).
- Layers of Fear (2016) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Edge Of Evil has no Deck rating yet.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Edge Of Evil — FAQ
- Should I play Layers of Fear (2016) or Edge Of Evil first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) came out before Edge Of Evil (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 (2016) and Edge Of Evil similar?
- They overlap on 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. Edge Of Evil doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.