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Layers of Fear (2016)VSSOMA

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
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−87% $2.67
Buy Now
VS
SOMA

SOMA

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
92Popularity
38Value
65
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 7 hours
−53% $14.14
Buy Now

Winner

SOMA wins 8 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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7
Layers of Fear (2016)
7 of 15 metrics
SOMA
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)
$2.68 Wins
$14.14 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-53% -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes -
149 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.7% positive -
95.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K -
46.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.7K -
44.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
28 -
105 Wins
Steam Recommendations
12.8K -
45.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
Sep 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLayers of Fear (2016)

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

Worth ItSOMA

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Layers of Fear (2016)
SOMA

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 Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
SOMA

SOMA

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −53% $14.14Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +7% $15.10View
Steam
Steam +112% $29.99View

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality

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

90% positive (13,086 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,086 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

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

Popularity

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

Strong +47% player growth
25 concurrent players — niche audience
13,086 total reviews — proven game with large community

SOMA

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

96% positive (46,142 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
46,142 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$14.14 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-20% minor player decrease
91 concurrent players — niche audience
46,142 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsLayers of Fear (2016)SOMA
Release Date
February 15, 2016
September 21, 2015
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Frictional Games
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
Frictional Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
27
10

Layers of Fear (2016)

No PC requirements data available

SOMA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or SOMA?

SOMA won the comparison against Layers of Fear (2016) 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 SOMA?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

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