Layers of Fear (2016)VSLeaving Lyndow
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Layers of Fear (2016)
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Layers of Fear (2016) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Layers of Fear (2016)
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Leaving Lyndow
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or Leaving Lyndow?
Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against Leaving Lyndow 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 (2016) worth buying over Leaving Lyndow?
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. Leaving Lyndow currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC