Underplayed Gems

Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha (2019)

Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha cover
Developer
Dynamic Pixels
Publisher
tinyBuild
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 2,542 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense game of cat and mouse where a quirky yet menacing AI neighbor adapts to your every move, blending cartoony visuals with psychological dread.

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What players say

Players call this the scariest and best-looking entry in the series, saying it is better than the full game. The neighbor is aggressive and the house changes as you are caught, though bugs like a misaligned crosshair and items disappearing on death are common complaints.

Screenshots

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