How Long Does It Take to Beat Layers of Fear (2023)? – Answered

How many hours to go through every layer of fear?

The horror community is going wild for Layers of Fear. Many claim that the game offers a comprehensive experience that combines the two original Layers of Fear games. If you are a fan of atmospheric and psychological horror games, it’s worth giving it a try for sure. But, before you dive deep into the chaotic mind of the unknown artist and share in his suffering, you should know how long it will take to beat.

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How Long Is Layers of Fear (2023)?

In Layers of Fear, there are multiple stories that you’ll need to experience (I don’t want to give away too much, and hope you’ll understand). Each story has several endings, adding up to a total of about a dozen. There exist various types of players. Some are not interested in exploring and prefer to complete the game as quickly as possible. On the other hand, there are those who desire to accomplish every achievement, search for every piece of paper and invest their time in reading the in-game lore. And of course, there are those who fall somewhere in between.

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Depending on what your preference is, your first playthrough of Layers of Fear should take between four and 12 hours.

How Much Time Is Needed to Finish Layers of Fear (2023)?

If you’re aiming to achieve all the endings in Layers of Fear, be prepared for a significant time investment. It’s estimated that you’ll need to dedicate around 24-48 hours of playtime to accomplish this feat.

Now that you know how long the game is, I suggest you check out Layers of Fear Trophies and Achievements Listed and Layers of Fear Review | Sweet Dreams Aren’t Made of This if you are considering buying and playing it.


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Nikola L

Nikola has been a Staff Writer at Prima Games since May 2022. He has been gaming since being able to hold an Amiga 500 joystick on his own, back in the early 90s (when gaming was really good!). Nikola has helped organize dozens of gaming events and tournaments and has been professionally attached to gaming since 2009.