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Hello Neighbor

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Hello Neighbor

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Android · PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · iOS · Nintendo Switch

tinyBuild · 2017

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

Automated review

Hello Neighbor is a stealth-horror puzzle game that builds problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking, but has suspenseful themes.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 50 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.45

Hello Neighbor offers a unique stealth-horror puzzle experience that challenges players with an adaptive AI. It promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as players learn to outsmart their opponent and navigate a complex environment. The game's sandbox elements encourage creativity in finding solutions.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.17
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's horror elements and suspenseful atmosphere may be intense for some players, despite its E10+ rating. While microtransactions are present, their impact on gameplay is unclear, but they could potentially lead to unexpected spending. The single-player nature limits opportunities for social-emotional development.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Hello Neighbor safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Hello Neighbor a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Hello Neighbor appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Hello Neighbor, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Hello Neighbor?

Our session recommendation for Hello Neighbor is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Hello Neighbor?

The game's horror elements and suspenseful atmosphere may be intense for some players, despite its E10+ rating. While microtransactions are present, their impact on gameplay is unclear, but they could potentially lead to unexpected spending. The single-player nature limits opportunities for social-emotional development.