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Layers of Fear (2016)VSRise of Insanity

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

Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality
83Popularity
33Value
36
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−87% $2.67
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 (2016) wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
11
Layers of Fear (2016)
11 of 15 metrics
Rise of Insanity
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.67 Wins
$3.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$3.75 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-62% -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
106 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive Wins
79.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
960 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.8K Wins
765 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
195 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.8K Wins
957 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
27 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Mar 2018 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleLayers of Fear (2016)

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there 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 (2016)
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 (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $2.67Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$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 (2016)

Quality

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

90% positive (13,210 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
13,210 reviews: large sample

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$2.67: very accessible price
87% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.99: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 8% in recent days
23 concurrent players: niche audience
13,210 total reviews: proven game with large community

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 (2016)Rise of Insanity
Release date
February 15, 2016
March 1, 2018
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Red Limb Studio
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
Red Limb Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
27
14
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or Rise of Insanity?

Layers of Fear (2016) 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 (2016) worth buying over Rise of Insanity?

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. 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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