Choose Layers of Fear (2016)
Choose Layers of Fear (2016) if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 5,082 reviews.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Rise of Insanity
Layers of Fear (2016) and Rise of Insanity 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 2 years older than Rise of Insanity (2018). Layers of Fear (2016) scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Rise of Insanity (76.1% 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 Rise of Insanity
Choose Rise of Insanity if you want a Simulation game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rise of Insanity launched in 2018.
Both Layers of Fear (2016) and Rise of Insanity 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) |  Rise of Insanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (5,082 reviews) | 76.1% positive (330 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Red Limb Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) is 2 years older than Rise of Insanity (2018).
- Layers of Fear (2016) scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Rise of Insanity (76.1% positive).
- Rise of Insanity is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Layers of Fear (2016) (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Layers of Fear (2016) is Deck Playable, Rise of Insanity is Deck Verified.
Layers of Fear (2016) vs Rise of Insanity — FAQ
- Which is better, Layers of Fear (2016) or Rise of Insanity?
- On Steam reviews Layers of Fear (2016) scores higher (87.2% positive) than Rise of Insanity (76.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Layers of Fear (2016) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Layers of Fear (2016) or Rise of Insanity first?
- If you want chronology, Layers of Fear (2016) (2016) came out before Rise of Insanity (2018). 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 Rise of Insanity 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.