Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Released Feb 2016

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.

88% positive · 28K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Layers of Fear (2016) launched on February 15, 2016 as a complete single-player psychological horror experience. It received two pieces of downloadable content: the Inheritance story expansion on August 2, 2016, and the official Soundtrack on October 28, 2016. Both are fully released with no additional DLC listed or announced for this title. In June 2023, Bloober Team released Layers of Fear (2023) — a separate product on Steam that serves as a comprehensive reimagining of the series, incorporating the 2016 game, its Inheritance DLC, Layers of Fear 2, and new content. This effectively makes the 2023 release the "definitive" way to experience the series, but it does not represent new content being added to this 2016 title. The most recent news post for this game (February 14, 2026) is a 10th anniversary celebration post that promotes discounts across Bloober Team's Layers of Fear catalogue and teases a forthcoming "Layers of Fear 3" via a linked website. This announcement relates to a new, separate game in the series — not additional content for the 2016 title. All DLC for this game shipped by October 2016, and no further content has been announced or hinted at for this specific release. The 2016 game is complete as a standalone product.
Evidence
Official Layers of Fear Soundtrack released — the final DLC for the 2016 title, with no further DLC listed or announced
dlc listing · Oct 28, 2016 source content shipped
high
Layers of Fear: Inheritance story DLC released — the only narrative expansion for the 2016 game
dlc listing · Aug 2, 2016 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Bloober Team SA
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

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.

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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