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Metacritic 4010+

Hello Neighbor

tinyBuild|2017ActionAdventureStrategy

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

59/ 100
GOOD
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

45/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss their strategies and how the AI adapts. This game is excellent for developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Be mindful of the suspenseful atmosphere and ensure it's appropriate for your child's emotional maturity. While microtransactions exist, they are not essential for progression.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not enough information to apply the Bechdel test, as the game focuses on a male protagonist and antagonist.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can significantly enhance your child's problem-solving, strategic planning, and adaptive thinking abilities. It encourages creative approaches to challenges and fosters persistence in overcoming obstacles.

What your child develops

Hello Neighbor offers significant cognitive benefits through its core gameplay loop of problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical adaptation to a learning AI. Players must constantly devise new strategies and apply learned knowledge to outsmart their opponent, fostering strong executive function skills.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moPlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move.