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Layers of Fear

Horror

Mystery

Puzzle

Adventure

Indie

Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror that will keep you on-edge for the reminder of the game. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a constantly shifting house. Heavily inspired by the masterpiece paintings from the past centuries, and the architecture and décor from the XIX century. Layers of Fear is a truly unique experience, where each move of the camera can change your surroundings. Layer by layer uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the protagonist and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.

3.7

External Ratings

283 ratings
Release Date:

15 Feb, 2016

Last Updated:

21 Jun, 2026

About this game

Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror that will keep you on-edge for the reminder of the game. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a constantly shifting house. Heavily inspired by the masterpiece paintings from the past centuries, and the architecture and décor from the XIX century. Layers of Fear is a truly unique experience, where each move of the camera can change your surroundings. Layer by layer uncover the visions, fe...

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platform

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4

release date

Release Date:

15 Feb, 2016

mode

Modes:

Single player

theme

Themes:

Horror, Mystery

genre

Genres:

Puzzle, Adventure, Indie

perspective

Player Perspectives:

First person

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IGDB Website:

Layers of Fear

IGDB Rating

3.6 ;
IGDB User Rating

3.6

User Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

266

User Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

72%

Rating %

Critics Rating

3.7 ;
IGDB User Rating

3.7

Critics Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

283

Critics Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

74%

Critics Rating %

Main Developers

Bloober Team

EXNOA LLC

Supporting Developers

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Publishers

Bloober Team

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