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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)VSRise of Insanity

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

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Quality
69Popularity
27Value
36
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−42% $11.67
Buy
VS
Rise of Insanity

Rise of Insanity

IndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat Soundtrack +14
Quality
70Popularity
48Value
61
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−62% $3.78
Buy

Winner

Layers of Fear 2 (2019) wins 8 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.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
8 of 14 metrics
Rise of Insanity
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.67 -
$3.78 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$3.75 -
Best Current Discount
-42% -
-62% Wins
Sales Frequency
20 price changes -
106 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
70/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
71.5% positive -
79.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
960 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
765 -
Negative Steam Reviews
613 -
195 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
957 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
32 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Mar 2018 -
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.

MaybeRise of Insanity

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Rise of Insanity

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
GamersGate
GamersGate +71% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +71% $19.99View
Rise of Insanity

Rise of Insanity

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −62% $3.78Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +85% $6.99View
Steam
Steam +164% $9.99View

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

71% positive (2,149 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
2,149 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.

Players down 60% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Rise of Insanity

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (960 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 62/100: mixed reception from critics
960 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.78: very accessible price
62% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($3.75)
Game detailsLayers of Fear 2 (2019)Rise of Insanity
Release date
May 28, 2019
March 1, 2018
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Red Limb Studio
Publishers
Bloober Team SA, NA Publishing
Red Limb Studio
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
32
14

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

Rise of Insanity

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or Rise of Insanity?

Layers of Fear 2 (2019) won the comparison against Rise of Insanity 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 Rise of Insanity?

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. Rise of Insanity currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC

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