Gameplay Layers of Fear focused on exploring the area and progressing through the story. Having taken control of the artist, the player will need to complete the main work of the ward. Completing the Magnum Opus mission is difficult because you will need to travel through a Victorian-era mansion. The terrain is constantly changing and offers new locations to explore.

The protagonist will encounter eerie visions and nightmarish figures. This will help him complete his work and get rid of the terrifying persecution and strange thoughts. As soon as new colors appear on the canvas, the character instantly sees a changing environment and various hallucinations. Studying the world helps you gather your thoughts and gradually improve your drawing, but this will require you to pay with your psyche and your own efforts.

In psychedelic horror, the user has 2 tasks. You need to travel through a vast mansion with several floors and dozens of rooms. The terrain changes depending on where the gamer goes, what object he begins to interact with, or how he solves the puzzle correctly. The gameplay features a lot of original art, as well as music that enhances the atmosphere of what is happening. The further the user goes, the more absurd the visions and paranormal events around the character become.