The game is not launching on PC

Firstly, please make sure that your PC meets the Layers of Fear system requirements.

If the requirements are met, please try the solutions below:

1. Download and install the latest Windows updates. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212
2. Reinstall your GPU drivers. To do so completely, follow these steps:
   1. Download Display Driver Uninstaller at https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html and run it to remove previous versions of drivers.
   2. Download the newest drivers for your GPU.
   3. Install downloaded drivers and reboot your computer.
3. Uninstall all the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable that you have installed. Once it's done, install the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages from the link below starting from the oldest ones (skip the "arm" files). Launch all the executables as Administrator. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads 
4. Disable all unnecessary apps before launching the game (especially apps with overlay) such as:
   1. GeForce Experience
   2. Riva Tuner
   3. MSI Afterburner
   4. MSI Gaming app
   5. Fraps
   6. etc.
5.  Please try launching Layers of Fear in a clean boot mode. Here is how to perform clean boot: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135/ 
6.   Please make sure compatibility mode is off for Steam.exe 
   1. Go to Steam installation folder example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
   2. Right click Steam.exe > Properties.
   3. Go to the Compatibility tab and make sure ‘Run this program in compatibility’ mode for is not checked.
   4. Click Change setting for all users near the bottom of the window.
   5. Click Apply.
   6. Restart your computer.

If none of the above will help, please report the issue to us, if there is any information, or error code displayed please make sure to include it in the description.