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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)VSThe Norwood Suite

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
VS
The Norwood Suite

The Norwood Suite

Quality
88Popularity
45Value
90
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−97% $0.30
Buy Now

Winner

The Norwood Suite wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Grab It Now
7
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
7 of 15 metrics
The Norwood Suite
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.00 -
$0.30 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.67 -
$0.54 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
71.8% positive -
95.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
612 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
583 -
Negative Steam Reviews
590 -
29 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
604 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
17 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Oct 2017 -
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.

Worth ItThe Norwood Suite

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
The Norwood Suite

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
GamersGate
GamersGate −90% $2.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin$11.67View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
The Norwood Suite

The Norwood Suite

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +140% $0.72View
Steam
Steam$2.49View

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

The Norwood Suite

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (612 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
612 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.30 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop
Game DetailsLayers of Fear 2 (2019)The Norwood Suite
Release Date
May 28, 2019
October 2, 2017
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Cosmo D
Publishers
Bloober Team SA, NA Publishing
Alliance
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32
17

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

The Norwood Suite

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Win 10
  • Processor: Intel i7, 3.6Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 900 series and up, 8GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: Layers of Fear 2 (2019) or The Norwood Suite?

The Norwood Suite won the comparison against Layers of Fear 2 (2019) 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 The Norwood Suite?

Based on the metrics, The Norwood Suite 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. The Norwood Suite currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

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