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EclipsiumVSLayers of Fear (2016)

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Eclipsium

Eclipsium

Quality
74Popularity
28Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−49% $6.68
Buy Now
VS
Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality
83Popularity
33Value
98
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 52 days
−90% $1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear (2016) wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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5
Eclipsium
5 of 15 metrics
Layers of Fear (2016)
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.68 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.40 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-49% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
93 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.6% positive Wins
89.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K -
13.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.0K -
11.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
272 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
34 -
46 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K -
12.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Feb 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEclipsium

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItLayers of Fear (2016)

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Eclipsium
Layers of Fear (2016)

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Eclipsium

Eclipsium

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −49% $6.68Buy Now
Steam
Steam +94% $12.99View
Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −90% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +34% $2.67View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View

Eclipsium

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (3,235 reviews) — very positive reception
3,235 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$6.68 — very accessible price
49% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($5.82)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-15% minor player decrease
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (13,141 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,141 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +239%
95 concurrent players — niche audience
13,141 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsEclipsiumLayers of Fear (2016)
Release Date
September 19, 2025
February 15, 2016
Developers
Housefire
Bloober Team SA
Publishers
CRITICAL REFLEX
Bloober Team SA
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
11
27
Which is better: Eclipsium or Layers of Fear (2016)?

Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against Eclipsium 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 Eclipsium 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. Layers of Fear (2016) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC

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