Layers of Fear

First-person psychological horror linking two games through new chapters

Anshar Studios, Bloober Team · Published by Bloober Team SA · Released Jun 15, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 1,736
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 26 in 30 days
Playing now: 6; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Dec 5, 2023

What is Layers of Fear?

This single-player horror adventure combines two games, their DLC, and new chapters connecting stories about a painter, an actor, and a writer consumed by their work. In first person, you explore a shifting Victorian mansion, an ocean liner, and an abandoned lighthouse, searching for story clues and solving environmental puzzles.

For you if...

+you enjoy psychological horror in spaces that change around you
+you prefer story-led exploration and light environmental puzzles

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced action instead of slow exploration
−you want complex puzzles to be the main challenge

What players say

79% of 1,736 reviews are positive · 80% of 26 in the last 30 days

Players praise the updated visuals, shifting environments, and eerie atmosphere. Common complaints include slow gameplay and changes to the original stories; some players also report crashes and lost progress.

Screenshots and trailer

Layers of Fear system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD RX 580 4GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 52
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Polish. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Portuguese - Brazil.