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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)VSMIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Quality
68Popularity
27Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-42% $11.67
Buy Now
VS
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

Quality
63Popularity
47Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-88% $1.80
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear 2 (2019) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 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.

8
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
8 of 15 metrics
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.34 -
$1.80 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.67 -
$3.62 Wins
Best Current Discount
-38% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
22 price changes Wins
18 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
71.5% positive Wins
62.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
850 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
528 -
Negative Steam Reviews
583 -
322 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.0K Wins
845 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Aug 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLayers of Fear 2 (2019)

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeMIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

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

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -42% $11.67Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +71% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +71% $19.99View
MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $1.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +108% $3.74View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (2,047 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,047 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$11.67 — reasonable price
42% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-26% player decline
17 concurrent players — niche audience

MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

62% positive (850 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
850 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.80 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.75)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLayers of Fear 2 (2019)MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
Release Date
May 28, 2019
August 5, 2014
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Pantumaca Barcelona, @CarlosGameDev, Dani Navarro, Luka Nieto
Publishers
Bloober Team SA, NA Publishing
Talking About Media
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 (3.2 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 11.0 compatible
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64 bits)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition?

Layers of Fear 2 (2019) won the comparison against MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition 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 Layers of Fear 2 (2019) worth buying over MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition?

Based on the metrics, Layers of Fear 2 (2019) 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. MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

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