Layers of Fear (2016) vs The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
75%Similarity
Better Rated
🏆 The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Similarity Breakdown
Genres100%
Themes83%
Keywords27%
Game Modes100%
Player Perspective100%
Shared Features
✓ Adventure✓ Indie✓ Puzzle✓ Horror✓ Mystery✓ bloody✓ darkness✓ descendants of other characters✓ disorientation zone✓ exploration✓ jump scare moment✓ male protagonist
Key Differences
Layers of Fear (2016)
- +been here before
- +blocks
- +collectibles
- +color separation
- +disorientation
- +domino
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
- +Thriller
- +4k ultra hd
- +ambient music
- +astronaut
- +atmospheric
- +auto-saving
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Layers of Fear (2016) | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2016 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Rating | 74/100 | 79/100 |
| Genres | Adventure, Indie, Puzzle | Adventure, Indie, Puzzle |
| Themes | Horror, Mystery | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Similarity is calculated from matching genres, themes, keywords, game modes, and player perspectives in the existing game database.