Skip to content
Back to browse

Layers of Fear (2016)VSThe Room Two

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
The Room Two

The Room Two

Quality
78Popularity
35Value
38
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy

Winner

The Room Two wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Steam
6
Layers of Fear (2016)
6 of 14 metrics
The Room Two
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.67 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 -
$0.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.6% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.2K -
21.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.8K -
20.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
525 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 -
40 Wins
Steam Recommendations
12.8K -
20.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
27 Wins
7 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Jul 2016 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.

Wait for SaleThe Room Two

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Layers of Fear (2016)
The Room Two

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
The Room Two

The Room Two

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy

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

The Room Two

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

98% positive (21,107 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
21,107 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$4.99: very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 36% in recent days
30 concurrent players: niche audience
21,107 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsLayers of Fear (2016)The Room Two
Release date
February 15, 2016
July 5, 2016
Developers
Bloober Team SA
Fireproof Games
Publishers
Bloober Team SA
Fireproof Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
27
7
Which is better: Layers of Fear (2016) or The Room Two?

The Room Two 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 The Room Two?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:24 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Stores can’t pay for a better score or recommendation. How we make money