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Layers of Fear (2016)VSNo one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

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

Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality
83Popularity
33Value
98
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 53 days
−90% $1.99
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VS
No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

Quality
70Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 10 days
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear (2016) wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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Layers of Fear (2016)
13 of 15 metrics
No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$6.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive Wins
87.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K Wins
2.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.8K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
301 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
12.8K Wins
2.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Apr 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLayers of Fear (2016)

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleNo one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Layers of Fear (2016)
No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

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 (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

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No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

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Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (13,141 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,141 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +239%
95 concurrent players — niche audience
13,141 total reviews — proven game with large community

No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

87% positive (2,332 reviews) — very positive reception
2,332 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +33% player growth
4 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsLayers of Fear (2016)No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut
Release Date
February 15, 2016
April 21, 2020
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Marevo Collective
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
Marevo Collective
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
27
23

Layers of Fear (2016)

No PC requirements data available

No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
  • Sound Card: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut?

Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut 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 No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut?

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. Layers of Fear (2016) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:52 PM UTC

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