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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
83
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
in 25 days
−90% $2.00
Buy Now
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Rise of Insanity

Rise of Insanity

Quality
70Popularity
48Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−61% $3.93
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear 2 (2019) wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
9 of 13 metrics
Rise of Insanity
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.00 Wins
$3.93 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.67 -
$3.76 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-61% -
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
58 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
71.8% positive -
79.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
963 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
764 -
Negative Steam Reviews
590 -
199 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 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
MaybeLayers of Fear 2 (2019)

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

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GamersGate
GamersGate −90% $2.00Buy Now
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Steam
Steam$19.99View
Rise of Insanity

Rise of Insanity

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GAMIVO
GAMIVO −61% $3.93Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +40% $5.52View
Steam
Steam +154% $9.99View

Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (2,095 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,095 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.00 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Rise of Insanity

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (963 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
963 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.93 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.75)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-100% player drop
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. Layers of Fear 2 (2019) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC

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