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Hello Neighbor

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2017

Should you play it?

Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.

What works
  • Unique stealth and puzzle gameplay
  • Engaging mysterious story
  • Creative ai that adapts to player
  • Stylized graphics and atmosphere
  • Active modding community
Things to keep in mind
  • Frequent bugs and glitches
  • Sometimes frustrating puzzles
  • Overpriced at full price
  • Limited guidance or hints
  • Performance issues on some systems

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Okami HD

  • The Legend of Bum-Bo

  • Dungeons of Aether

  • The Witch's House MV

  • Aooni

  • Minit

  • Lost Ruins

  • Subliminal

  • We Happy Few
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Caput Mortum

  • Nauticrawl

  • Ittle Dew 2+
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
  • Escapism

    Hello Neighbor Alpha 3
  • Experimenting

    Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Hello Neighbor: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore the large house, solve puzzles creatively, and experiment with different approaches to evade the neighbor."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 4 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4

    "Players have freedom to explore the neighbor's house and choose their own approach to puzzles and stealth."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game involves skillful stealth mechanics, timing, and puzzle-solving with some challenging elements, especially on higher difficulties."

    Capsule for Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit

    "The game involves challenging puzzles and stealth mechanics requiring skill and problem solving."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -4

    "Focus is on personal stealth and puzzle solving without direct player-vs-player competition."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha

    "Focus is on individual stealth and puzzle solving without direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    2

    "Players express nostalgia and replay value despite the short length; some bugs may limit longer sessions."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 Hello Neighbor Alpha 1

    "Players tend to replay to solve puzzles and explore secrets, though some frustration with bugs may limit long sessions."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "The game is designed for solo play with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    Capsule for Retro/Grade Retro/Grade

    "The game is designed primarily for solo play with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players experiment with different paths, item uses, and strategies; modding community adds creative content."

    Capsule for Spelunky 2 Spelunky 2

    "Players experiment with different strategies to bypass AI and solve puzzles; modding community adds creative content."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is cooperative with the environment, not adversarial."

    Capsule for Milo and the Magpies Milo and the Magpies

    "Interactions with the neighbor are adversarial but not about exerting control over other players."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Dark, surreal atmosphere and psychological suspense provide a strong escape from reality."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 3 Hello Neighbor Alpha 3

    "The suspenseful and mysterious atmosphere offers strong escape from reality."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

    Capsule for Skulls of the Shogun Skulls of the Shogun

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    4

    "The game encourages trying new tactics, exploring different puzzle solutions, and interacting with dynamic AI."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1

    "Game encourages trying new tactics to outsmart the AI and solve puzzles."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    4

    "Exploring the large, interconnected house and uncovering secrets and new areas is a core motivation."

    Capsule for Stay Out of the House Stay Out of the House

    "Exploring the neighbor's house and uncovering secrets is a core motivation."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    1

    "Limited character customization, but modding and map editing provide some self-expression."

    Capsule for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™

    "Limited character customization but modding allows some self-expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "The game features a stylized, abstract world with a meta-narrative and surreal elements, providing an imaginative experience."

    Capsule for SUPERHOT SUPERHOT

    "The game features a surreal, stylized world with a mysterious story and imaginative elements."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "Primarily a single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

    Capsule for Retro City Rampage™ DX Retro City Rampage™ DX

    "Mostly a single-player experience with minimal social interaction."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn AI patterns, improve skills, and discover new strategies over time."

    Capsule for Saiko no sutoka Saiko no sutoka

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn AI patterns over time."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    Capsule for Planet Zoo Planet Zoo

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and avoid the neighbor; not suited for passive or background play."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 4 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and avoid the neighbor."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed within gameplay."

    Capsule for Rain World Rain World

    "No close social or emotional relationships formed within gameplay."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

    Capsule for Half-Life: Alyx Half-Life: Alyx

    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players collect items and unlock new areas to progress through the story and puzzles."

    Capsule for The Night of the Scissors The Night of the Scissors

    "Players collect items and unlock new areas to progress through the story."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -2

    "Tense atmosphere and suspenseful gameplay create sustained emotional strain rather than relaxation."

    Capsule for Skinwalker Hunt Skinwalker Hunt

    "Tense and suspenseful gameplay creates stress rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Stylized visuals and sound design provide engaging sensory experience, though not overwhelming."

    Capsule for Operation: Tango Operation: Tango

    "Stylized graphics and sound design create an engaging sensory experience."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems within the game."

    Capsule for KARAKARA KARAKARA

    "No social status or recognition systems in the game."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    3

    "The game features a mysterious, albeit light, narrative that complements the puzzles and atmosphere."

    Capsule for The Room 4: Old Sins The Room 4: Old Sins

    "The game has a mysterious narrative revealed through exploration and cutscenes."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Requires planning, problem solving, and adapting tactics to AI behavior and puzzles."

    Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 3 Hello Neighbor Alpha 3

    "Requires planning and problem solving to overcome puzzles and AI behavior."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    4

    "High tension moments from stealth and chase sequences create suspense and excitement."

    Capsule for Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine

    "Stealth and chase sequences generate suspense and excitement."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    -2

    "Players feel the game is overpriced for current content and buggy state, though some see potential value."

    Capsule for LANESPLIT LANESPLIT

    "Many players feel the game is overpriced for its content and buggy state."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    1

    "Some combat elements against monsters, but mostly puzzle-focused with limited violence."

    Capsule for Magrunner: Dark Pulse Magrunner: Dark Pulse

    "Some minor combat and mischief but mostly focused on stealth and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    3

    "Players must avoid capture and manage resources to survive and escape, adding survival challenge."

    Capsule for Prison Life Prison Life

    "Avoiding capture by the neighbor is a core survival challenge."

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