Layers of Fear VR

Released Dec 2019

Enter a tangibly horrifying Virtual Reality and explore a mansion of horror as an artist falling into the depths of insanity. Will you find the muse for your masterpiece... or madness?

71% positive · 275 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

Layers of Fear VR launched on December 10, 2019 as a VR adaptation of the original 2016 Layers of Fear. In the months following launch, the developer shipped several patches — most notably Patch 1.7 (January 13, 2020), which added new headset support and achievements, and Patch 2.0 (March 30, 2020), which introduced gameplay improvements and enhanced scenes. There are no DLC listings, no season pass, and no unreleased content on the store page. The most recent developer communication directly related to this title was a 10th anniversary showcase post on February 14, 2026, which offered a discount on the game as part of a broader franchise celebration and teased a Layers of Fear 3 — but made no mention of new content coming to Layers of Fear VR itself. The post-launch activity for the VR title was limited to maintenance and polish patches in the first few months after release, with no sustained cadence of major content updates. The game was released as a self-contained VR adaptation with no announced expansions or future content at any point. Developer attention shifted to other projects (The Medium, Blair Witch VR) by mid-2020. The game is a complete, finished product.

Evidence

Layers of Fear VR launched for Oculus Rift/Rift S and HTC Vive as a VR adaptation of the original 2016 game.

news post · Dec 10, 2019 source content shipped

high

Patch 2.0 shipped, described as the final significant update — fixing bugs and adding new interactions and mechanics. No future content mentioned.

news post · Mar 30, 2020 source content shipped

medium

Media

Details

Developer

Incuvo S.A.

Publisher

Bloober Team SA

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Indie Adventure Horror VR Psychological Horror Atmospheric First-Person

About this game

Layers of Fear VR is a psychedelic horror game that pulls you into the depths of insanity. Now the critically acclaimed terror brings its constantly changing Victorian mansion to a tangibly horrifying Virtual Reality.

Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness. Uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the painter and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.

Layers of Fear VR is a first-person horror game built on a rich, dark story. Explore an environment overflowing with macabre artwork and unravel secrets through twisted puzzles. Take control of a painter seeking to create his magnum opus… before losing his mind in the process.

The psychological horror of Layers of Fear will leave you questioning your own eyes and mind. Dare you help paint a true Masterpiece of fear? Put on your VR headset and discover what awaits…

PSYCHEDELIC VR HORROR

Terrifying twists and turns will leave you uncertain of what is real
Explore the depths of madness within the painter’s mind
A sense of insanity means each turn of the camera may completely change the look of your surroundings

STORY-FOCUSED EXPLORATION

Explore the environment to uncover the details of the painter’s dark and tragic past
Uncover new secrets and details thanks to the VR technology
Search through the Victorian mansion, follow the dark visions and see the story and secrets unfold

VICTORIAN VIRTUAL REALITY

Explore a game world inspired by masterpiece paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century
Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the story and environment
The ever-changing Victorian-era mansion keeps you in suspense