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Layers of Fear (2016)VSSeventh Mansion: The First Escape

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 52 days
−90% $1.99
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Winner

Layers of Fear (2016) wins 12 of 14 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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12
Layers of Fear (2016)
12 of 14 metrics
Seventh Mansion: The First Escape
2 of 14 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
$1.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K Wins
1 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.8K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
1 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
8 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Jul 2026 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.

Skip ThisSeventh Mansion: The First Escape

Not the right time for this one — better alternatives or a better price are likely out there.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Layers of Fear (2016)
Seventh Mansion: The First Escape

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
Steam
Steam −90% $1.99Buy Now
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Seventh Mansion: The First Escape

Seventh Mansion: The First Escape

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

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

Seventh Mansion: The First Escape

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

0% positive (1 reviews) — mostly negative
1 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.99 — very accessible price
Game DetailsLayers of Fear (2016)Seventh Mansion: The First Escape
Release Date
February 15, 2016
July 29, 2026
Developers
Bloober Team SA
DNAxClaud Games
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
DNAxClaud Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
27
8

Layers of Fear (2016)

No PC requirements data available

Seventh Mansion: The First Escape

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, High settings, Lumen + VSM enabled
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or Seventh Mansion: The First Escape?

Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against Seventh Mansion: The First Escape 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 Seventh Mansion: The First Escape?

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, 05:48 PM UTC

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