Layers of Fear vs The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Layers of Fear is $1.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Layers of Fear | The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 60 |
| Quality | 65 | 85 |
| Value | 91 | 59 |
| Popularity | 26 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.59 | $2.78 |
| Steam Review Score | 79% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 39 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Layers of Fear
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.59−95%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$3.20−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$8.79−71%Buy The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.78−89%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$3.99−84%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$10.00−60%Buy Side by side over time
Layers of FearThe Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Details and requirements
| Item | Layers of Fear | The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 15, 2023 | May 9, 2024 |
| Developers | Anshar Studios, Bloober Team | SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT |
| Publishers | Bloober Team SA | Gamirror Games, PQube |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK | Windows 10 64 bit or Windows 11 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 8700K/ AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i7 7700 or equivalent (or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB | AMD RX 5600XT or NVIDIA RTX2060 or equivalent (or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Layers of Fear or The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication?
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication won the comparison against Layers of Fear 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 worth buying over The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication?
Based on the metrics, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC