...INDIE
Layers of Fear (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.
Developer
Publisher
Release
February 15, 2016
10 years and 216 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive27,702 reviews88.4%
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | Bloober Team SA is publicly traded and has outside equity ownership. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Bloober Team SA is publicly traded and has outside equity ownership. | |
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Bloober Team SA has public-company or outside-equity ownership. | |
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | The developer or publisher had outside equity investment before this game released. |
Media
7 itemsAbout the 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.
YouTube Videos
Most viewedNo videos are available for this game yet.
User Comments
Join the conversation in this game’s community chat.
