Layers of Fear (2016)

Bloober Team SA

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.

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Overview

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.

The feel

AtmosphericScaryTenseHorrorHistorical

Genres

AdventureIndie

Tags

AdventureAtmosphericDarkExplorationFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackHorrorIndieLovecraftianMultiplayerMysteryPsychedelic

Ways to play

  • Single-player

Weak PC? It still plays

Play Layers of Fear (2016) on a weak PC

Layers of Fear (2016) needs at least 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of VRAM. Cloud PC is a Windows computer with a strong GPU in the cloud. You control it from your laptop, phone or desktop.

1

Turn on Cloud PC

Log in to Thinkmay and start your machine. You get a Windows desktop of your own.

2

Install the game

Install Layers of Fear (2016) from Steam as you would at home.

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Play on any device

Play on a laptop, phone or desktop. Controllers and microphones work.

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