Layers of Fear: Masterpiece Edition

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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.

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Release date:
15 February 2016
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (5031)
User tags*:AdventureStory RichSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackAtmospheric

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Description

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.

Recommended system requirements

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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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User reviews

ishhy ☽
Recommended | 19 Feb 2026
14.3h played

Comparing this game and the 2023 version of the game, I would say this one is better in my opinion, considering it feels more horror, despite being a walking simulator. It is another P.T type of clone for anyone that enjoys these types of genre. I do think the price fits well for this game considering there is replayability for multiple endings, and is definitely one of Bloober's earliest works and a decent one at

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Revealer
Recommended | 14 Feb 2026
2.2h played

Hmm... I didn't imagine this game would be so short. It's not that scary. But it's a pretty good game to finish in 2 hours. Still, it's a 10-year-old game and taking that into consideration... I liked it. It's worth playing.

Helpful: 6
Miss Zi Bunney
Recommended | 19 Feb 2026
5.2h played

This game is a hoot. I really enjoyed exploring and staring at random weird stuff... All the while wishing I could go outside and just frolic in the heavy rain. The game may not have let me go out, but...! It made me laugh really hard. I *especially* love the dolls. They are hilarious. That corridor/room with them running into items? That was the best. Loved it. I also love the rats. Super destructive. Ah and the

Helpful: 4