SOMA vs Layers of Fear (2016)
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
SOMA
+8
rating points
More player ratings
SOMA
670 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
HorrorMystery
Features
survival horrorfamous quotescolor separationjump scare momentdarkness
Key Differences
Themes
SOMA
ActionScience fictionStealth
Layers of Fear (2016)
-Features
SOMA
crane puzzleflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screen
Layers of Fear (2016)
ouija boarddisorientationdisorientation zonedominobeen here before
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SOMA | Layers of Fear (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2015 | Feb 15, 2016 |
| Rating | 82/100 (670 ratings) | 74/100 (283 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | ActionHorrorMysteryScience fictionStealth | HorrorMystery |
| Features | crane puzzlesurvival horrorflash driveaudio logscar accidentevolving title screenfake glitchfamous quotesforeshadowingghostly manifestationguided by radioin-game e-mailinconvenient malfunctionoutside of the mapwhite noise | survival horrorouija boarddisorientationdisorientation zonedominofamous quotesbeen here beforecolor separationdescendants of other charactersfalling sequencegames with goldjump scare momentratscaryblocks |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
SOMA and Layers of Fear (2016) have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Horror.
SOMA stands out for Action, Science fiction, Stealth, crane puzzle, while Layers of Fear (2016) stands out for ouija board, disorientation, disorientation zone.
SOMA has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.