Layers of Fear
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Full release
Feb 15, 2016
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About This Game
The legendary game where it all started. Kickstarting an award-winning series in style, Layers of Fear plunges you into a tale of madness and artistic compulsion as you take on the role of The Painter determined to complete his magnum opus at all costs.
As you roam the painter’s decaying home, the world warps to reflect his crumbling sanity. Memories blur into sinister visions, rooms twist into nightmares, and each discovery draws you closer to the truth behind his masterpiece – and the obsession that destroyed him.
Created by the modern-day masters of horror – Bloober Team – the original Layers of Fear is renowned for this immersive and tense atmosphere. Prepare for a haunting journey into the depths of the human psyche.
Game Features:
- Psychedelic Horror – The unstable environment reacts to your fragile state of mind, reshaping itself when you look away.
- Victorian Setting – Explore a game world inspired by iconic paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
- Original and Classic Art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the game’s storyline and its richly-detailed locations.
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Bloober Team SA
- Publisher:
- Bloober Team SA
Quick facts
- Release
- Feb 15, 2016: Windows, Mac, LinuxFeb 16, 2016: PS4, Xbox One
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam
- Genres
- Adventure and Indie
- Tags
- Exploration, First-Person, Psychological Horror, and Story Rich
- Moods
- Psychological
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Not announced
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
ESRB m
Support
Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS:
- Windows 7
- Processor:
- Intel Core2 Quad Q8400
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB / Radeon R7 250X 1GB
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes:
- Supported Gamepads: Microsoft Xbox 360 Games for Windows (Wired), Microsoft Xbox One Controller (Wired), Sony PS4 DualShock 4 controller (wired), Steam Controller
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GameHubber interest
Not enough ratings yet
Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Bloober Team SA
- Publisher:
- Bloober Team SA
Quick facts
- Release
- Feb 15, 2016: Windows, Mac, LinuxFeb 16, 2016: PS4, Xbox One
- Last updated
- May 19, 2026
- Storefronts
- PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam
- Genres
- Adventure and Indie
- Tags
- Exploration, First-Person, Psychological Horror, and Story Rich
- Moods
- Psychological
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Not announced
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German | |||
| Italian |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
ESRB m
Support
Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing
Reviews
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"Players are rating this around 74 on IGDB."
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283 ratings
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74
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283
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