Can I run Layers of Fear?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJun 15, 2023
- Playing now11
- Steam user reviews79 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Layers of Fear system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK | Win 10 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 4690/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7 8700K/ AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD RX 580 4GB | Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Layers of Fear
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 55 | 41 | 25 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 78 | 58 | 35 |
| RTX 2060 | 91 | 67 | 41 |
| RTX 3060 | 121 | 90 | 55 |
| RTX 4060 | 131 | 97 | 59 |
| RTX 5060 | 159 | 117 | 71 |
| RX 9060 XT | 170 | 126 | 77 |
| RTX 3070 | 170 | 126 | 77 |
| RTX 4070 | 209 | 155 | 94 |
| RTX 5070 | 249 | 184 | 112 |
| RX 7800 XT | 219 | 162 | 99 |
| RX 9070 XT | 320 | 237 | 144 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 317 | 234 | 143 |
| RTX 4080 | 335 | 248 | 151 |
| RTX 5080 | 365 | 270 | 164 |
| RTX 4090 | 398 | 320 | 194 |
| RTX 5090 | 398 | 398 | 247 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Layers of Fear?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~131 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~97 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~215 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~71 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Layers of Fear?
- Layers of Fear needs at least Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD RX 580 4GB, and Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Layers of Fear?
- Minimum: graphics Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD RX 580 4GB, processor Intel Core i5 4690/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia GTX 1070 8GB.
