Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath NolderVSLayers of Fear (2016)
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Layers of Fear (2016)
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Layers of Fear (2016) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Layers of Fear (2016)
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® 7 / 8™
- Processor: 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card with Shader 2.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1100 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card
Layers of Fear (2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder or Layers of Fear (2016)?
Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder worth buying over Layers of Fear (2016)?
Based on the metrics, Layers of Fear (2016) won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:21 PM UTC