A dark bedroom with old paintings and a lamp. Atmosphere from the game Layers of Fear (2016).

A room from Layers of Fear (2016), featuring a carousel and a baby bed, surrounded by light effects.

Scene from Layers of Fear (2016). A table with food in a dark room, with a painting on the wall.

Brace yourself for horror in the halls in Layers of Fear. Layers of Fear is an experience that brings a potent mix of horror and art, in a first-person walking simulator inspired by the likes of PT and games of a similar nature. You will assume the role of a tortured artist, surrounding by dimly flickering lights and ever-changing surroundings as the environment alters constantly to keep you intrigued. Startled, confused and inebriated, you stagger around the mysterious house trying to uncover the truth and finish your Magnus Opus. Taking on Layers of Fear in order to complete your masterpiece will be no easy task, as the psychedelic horror game plunges you into a Victorian-era mansion in your descent into madness. You will learn the secrets of said madness, uncovering visions, horrors and deepest fears that will all come apparent to the tormented painter. Prepare yourself to explore a story-driven environment, with a 19th-century feel and a large dose of scares and psychological horror in Layers of Fear. Do you dare to face overcome your greatest fears and finish off the masterpiece once and for all?

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Patch Notes

8/12/16 (August 12th patch)
3/24/16 (March Patch!)
2/16/16 (The Masterpiece patch - full game release)
11/30/15 (Goya Patch – November 30th 2015)
10/28/15 (Halloween patch – October 28th 2015)
9/30/15 (van Eyck Patch - 30-09-2015)
9/18/15 (Apprentice Patch 18-09-2015)
9/11/15 (Leonardo Patch - 11-09-2015)
9/9/15 (04-09-2015 Patch)

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Comments on Layers of Fear (2016)

Lielith

Jun 12, 2026, 7:26 AM on dlcompare.fr

I loved this game. The dark, crazy atmosphere, with all the scenes that come with it, makes it feel eerie and almost claustrophobic. The "no turning back" concept only reinforces that feeling. Anyway, I had a "great" time playing this game.

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