
Layers of Fear: Masterpiece Edition
- Region: Worldwide

The legendary game where it all started. Kickstarting an award-winning series in style, Layers of Fear plunges you into a tale of madness and artistic compulsion as you take on the role of The Painter determined to complete his magnum opus at all costs.
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The legendary game where it all started. Kickstarting an award-winning series in style, Layers of Fear plunges you into a tale of madness and artistic compulsion as you take on the role of The Painter determined to complete his magnum opus at all costs.
As you roam the painter’s decaying home, the world warps to reflect his crumbling sanity. Memories blur into sinister visions, rooms twist into nightmares, and each discovery draws you closer to the truth behind his masterpiece – and the obsession that destroyed him.
Created by the modern-day masters of horror – Bloober Team – the original Layers of Fear is renowned for this immersive and tense atmosphere. Prepare for a haunting journey into the depths of the human psyche.
Psychedelic Horror – The unstable environment reacts to your fragile state of mind, reshaping itself when you look away.
Victorian Setting – Explore a game world inspired by iconic paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
Original and Classic Art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the game’s storyline and its richly-detailed locations.
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First playthrough review time. Layers of Fear starts slowly, but the creepy atmosphere builds up little by little as the game goes on. The story is told in a good way through the house itself, as the rooms and
It’s a walking simulator with a few jump scares. For what it is the game is very well made. I really enjoyed the atmosphere the environments and the way the story was presented. The jump scares were not the scariest
I think playing too many horror games has ruined my ability to enjoy this one. It's basically a walking collector simulator with heavy use of the engine quirks. The story was interesting but not that well developed.
got it for free through Humble Bundle almost 10 years ago, saw the very positive reviews and was cautiously optimistic to try it however it ended up being a huge disappointment. the story itself actually has pretty good
Layers of Fear is the definition of the walking simulator horror game. I don't think there's anything that can hurt you in the whole game. But it's interesting; the plot is good, the vibes are spooky, and it keeps you
A really strong psychological horror game with an incredibly strong atmosphere, an amazing sound design and a good story. It’s basically a walking simulator but despite that it still manages to be extremely scary. I