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Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game

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Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · GameCube · iOS · Android

THQ Nordic · 2003

LumiScore

54/100

Good

Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game is a strategy game that builds problem solving and critical thinking, with a core theme of pranking.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game offers engaging strategic and problem-solving challenges as players plan elaborate pranks. It encourages critical thinking and spatial awareness in navigating the neighbor's house and executing tricks. The episodic structure provides clear goals and a sense of accomplishment upon completion.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's core mechanic involves pranking a neighbor, which could normalize or encourage anti-social behavior. While the violence is cartoonish, it depicts mischievous acts that could be seen as negative role-modeling. There are minimal social-emotional or motor benefits, and no significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks.

Heads up

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

Is Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game a LumiScore of 54/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Neighbours from Hell: Revenge Is a Sweet Game?

The game's core mechanic involves pranking a neighbor, which could normalize or encourage anti-social behavior. While the violence is cartoonish, it depicts mischievous acts that could be seen as negative role-modeling. There are minimal social-emotional or motor benefits, and no significant dopamine manipulation or monetization risks.