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Layers of Fear (2016)VSThe Moon Sliver

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

Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality
83Popularity
33Value
58
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 40 days
−90% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
The Moon Sliver

The Moon Sliver

Quality
63Popularity
48Value
44
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−32% $1.36
Buy Now

Winner

Layers of Fear (2016) wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

11
Layers of Fear (2016)
11 of 15 metrics
The Moon Sliver
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)
$1.99 -
$1.36 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 -
$1.40 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-32% -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes -
34 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.7% positive Wins
77.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K Wins
988 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.7K Wins
766 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
222 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.8K Wins
972 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
Oct 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLayers of Fear (2016)

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleThe Moon Sliver

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Layers of Fear (2016)
The Moon Sliver

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
Kinguin
Kinguin +34% $2.67View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +905% $19.99View
The Moon Sliver

The Moon Sliver

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −32% $1.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +46% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Layers of Fear (2016)

Quality

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

90% positive (13,055 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,055 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$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.

-19% minor player decrease
35 concurrent players — niche audience
13,055 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Moon Sliver

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (988 reviews) — mostly positive
988 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.36 — very accessible price
32% off — modest discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLayers of Fear (2016)The Moon Sliver
Release Date
February 15, 2016
October 28, 2014
Developers
Bloober Team SA
David Szymanski
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
David Szymanski
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
27

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or The Moon Sliver?

Layers of Fear (2016) won the comparison against The Moon Sliver 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 The Moon Sliver?

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: Jul 21, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC

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