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

Gray Dawn

Gray Dawn

Quality
76Popularity
47Value
66
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 10 hours
−66% $6.76
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Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality
83Popularity
33Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−87% $2.67
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear (2016) wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Gray Dawn
4 of 14 metrics
Layers of Fear (2016)
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.76 -
$2.68 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99
$1.99
Best Current Discount
-66% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
43 price changes Wins
25 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.9% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
837 -
13.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
694 -
11.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
143 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
28 Wins
Steam Recommendations
836 -
12.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2018 Wins
Feb 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGray Dawn

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleLayers of Fear (2016)

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gray Dawn
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

Gray Dawn

Gray Dawn

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −66% $6.76Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +196% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +196% $19.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +261% $24.38View
Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $2.67Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Gray Dawn

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

83% positive (837 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
837 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.76 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality

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

90% positive (13,086 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,086 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.67 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +47% player growth
25 concurrent players — niche audience
13,086 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsGray DawnLayers of Fear (2016)
Release Date
June 7, 2018
February 15, 2016
Developers
Interactive Stone
Bloober Team SA
Publishers
Interactive Stone
Bloober Team SA
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
27

Gray Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3930K /AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Layers of Fear (2016)

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Gray Dawn or Layers of Fear (2016)?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

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