Hello Neighbor in IOS

Stealth Horror w Adaptive AI

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

85/100

Hello Neighbor on mobile is a surprisingly faithful port of the stealth-horror hit that kept gamers on edge for years. The core hook—sneaking into a creepy neighbor's house to see what he’s hiding in the basement—is just as tense on a small screen. What makes the game truly stand out is the adaptive AI. This isn't a scripted guard; the Neighbor learns from you. If you keep using the same window, he'll board it up or place a bear trap. This forces a constant state of improvisation and genuine dread.

The puzzles are often surreal and physics-based, requiring you to think outside the box (sometimes literally). While the controls can occasionally feel finicky during high-tension chases, the sense of accomplishment when you finally unlock a new wing of the house is immense. The bizarre, toy-like art style contrasts sharply with the underlying horror, creating a unique atmosphere that is both unsettling and fascinating. It's a game of cat-and-mouse that rewards patience, observation, and a bit of courage.

Reviewed on: Thu Oct 02 2025
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Dinsun Review

Look, I’ve seen my share of 'innovative' titles, but Hello Neighbor is a case where the idea is significantly better than the execution. The core premise—a suburban horror game where the antagonist learns your patterns—is genuinely intriguing. In Act 1, it actually works quite well, providing a tense atmosphere as you try to outsmart a persistent foe. However, as the game progresses into the later acts, the level design becomes increasingly nonsensical and the puzzles rely on a leap of logic that feels more like trial-and-error than clever deduction.

The AI, while marketed as advanced, often oscillates between being omniscient and completely oblivious. There’s a distinct lack of polish here; I found myself fighting the controls and the physics engine more often than the Neighbor himself. It’s an interesting diversion for a few hours if you get it for the initial free act, but paying for the full experience feels like a reach given the mechanical jank. It's a game that wants to be a masterpiece of psychological horror but ends up being a frustrating exercise in patience.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Atmospheric art style
  • Unique stealth concept
  • Strong Act 1 execution
  • Frustratingly obscure puzzles
  • Technical glitches and physics issues
  • Inconsistent AI behavior

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional frame drops on older iOS devices; physics objects can clip through environments.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Visual Cues for Audio

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy experimental horror and don't mind a high degree of trial-and-error.

Skip if: You value tight controls and logical, fair puzzle design.

Similar Games:
  • Alien: Isolation
  • Granny
  • Bendy and the Ink Machine

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Finished Story

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.3.12Wed Apr 16 2025

Updated support and bug fixing in the Neighborhood.


*Supported Devices: iPhone 6s, iPad 5 (2017), iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 and everything newer. iPod Touches are not supported*

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. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find a shortcut and catch you.


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

*Supported Devices: iPhone 6s, iPad 5 (2017), iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 and everything newer. iPod Touches are not supported*

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. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find a shortcut and catch you.


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Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 132760 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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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. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Use environmental clues and stealth to outwit a neighbor who adapts to your every tactic.

Features

1

Advanced, learning AI

2

Sandbox-style environmental puzzles

3

Tense stealth-horror atmosphere

4

Surreal, evolving house layout

Tips

Promotion Videos

Hello Neighbor Announcement Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Official tinyBuild Website

Developer page with news and series information.

Official

News on this game

Hello Neighbor 3: New Entry in the Popular Survival Horror Series Revealed by tinyBuild and Franchise Creator Nikita Kolesnikov

tinyBuild announced Hello Neighbor 3, the new installment in the survival horror stealth Hello Neighbor franchise played by more than 40 million people.

The FPS Review - Tue Jan 28 2025

Atari acquires 7.5% stake in tinyBuild for $2 million, sending company’s stock up 70%

In the wake of financial challenges, tinyBuild has announced a strategic partnership with Atari. As a result, the French holding company...

Game World Observer - Thu Mar 28 2024

TinyBuild lowers revenue forecasts, settles legal dispute with Versus Evil

Original story, December 5, 2023: Hello Neighbor publisher TinyBuild has lowered its revenue forecasts for the fiscal year following...

GamesIndustry.biz - Wed Feb 28 2024

tinyBuild Teams With Ben 10 Series Creators For HELLO NEIGHBOR's Animated Series

The creators of the popular Ben 10 tv series are helping create Welcome To Raven Brooks - the official title of the Hello Neighbor animated...

GameTyrant - Tue Feb 28 2023

Animated HELLO NEIGHBOR Series Makes YouTube Debut

tinyBuild has revealed the first episode of its Hello Neighbor Animated Series. The episode is free for anyone to view, accessible through tinyBuild's YouTube...

GameTyrant - Tue Feb 28 2023

HELLO NEIGHBOR 2 First Impressions: A Diamond In The Rough?

One of my favorite games of 2017 was tinyBuild and Eerie Guest Studios' stealth horror title, Hello Neighbor. It offered unique gameplay...

GameTyrant - Tue Jun 28 2022

The Mystery Continues In HELLO NEIGHBOR 2!

Hello Neighbor 2 is being developed by Eerie Guest in partnership with tinyBuild and isn't set to release until 2021 on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X.

GameTyrant - Wed Oct 28 2020

Seattle indie game developer tinyBuild raises $15M, plans to grow using 'dynamic structure' strategy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXq6_0wUxi0 tinyBuild, the Seattle-area indie game developer and publisher of titles such as Hello Neighbor...

GeekWire - Sun Apr 28 2019

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GeekTyrant - Fri Jul 27 2018

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GameTyrant - Fri Jul 27 2018

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Q&A

Yes, the AI tracks your frequent paths and will place traps, cameras, or barricades in those specific locations to stop you in future attempts.

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