Hello Neighbor Alpha 1

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Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a single player survival platformer game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Dynamic Pixels and was released on October 12, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

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 …

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,332 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

stability54 negative mentions

Best version of Hello Neighbor with a creepy atmosphere and advanced AI that adapts to player behavior, making it genuinely scary and challenging.
Engaging stealth and puzzle gameplay with a well-designed house layout that's compact and claustrophobic, encouraging exploration and strategic thinking.
Free to play with nostalgic value, smooth gameplay compared to other alphas and final release, good sound design including intense chase music, and multiple ways to approach puzzles.

The game is buggy and crashes frequently, including glitches that sometimes make the neighbor get stuck or allow easy escapes.
Short game length with limited content as expected from an alpha, sometimes lacks clarity in objectives and has an anti-climactic or confusing ending.
Certain gameplay mechanics like picking up items can be frustrating, and the neighbor's AI can occasionally behave inconsistently or glitch, reducing challenge and immersion.

graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
57%
5%
The graphics receive widespread praise for their unique, stylized art style that blends a bright yet unsettling atmosphere, effectively supporting the game's horror theme. Many fans consider the older alpha versions' visuals superior to the final release, appreciating the nostalgic, detailed environments and the surreal, eerie tone they create. While some technical issues and bugs are noted, the graphics are consistently seen as a key strength that enhances immersion and the overall experience.
- “The art style is absolutely amazing, the game is actually quite scary, and as always with Hello Neighbor, the optimization sucks, but overall, this is great.”
- “The art style — bright yet unsettling — created a surreal tone that felt like a children's cartoon gone eerily off-script.”
- “The house, the graphics, the art style, and even the paintings on the wall are all peak.”
- “While the graphics are still rough and lack detail, they contribute to the game’s identity and help establish its distinctive atmosphere.”
- “I set graphics on 3840 x 2160 and I can't reset it, so if you know how to reset please tell.”
- “The graphics are very pretty but there are a lot of bugs that I found including getting the neighbor stuck in your house where you can roam around his house without having to worry about being caught.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game is widely acknowledged as buggy and glitch-prone, with frequent crashes and AI or puzzle-related issues typical of its alpha state. However, many players find these bugs add to the fun and replayability, enjoying the glitches as part of the experience despite stability shortcomings. Overall, while unstable, it remains an enjoyable and memorable game for its audience.
- “It also had very confusing puzzles that can't be solved without a YouTube video, also it's very buggy.”
- “The game is very good, (slightly unfinished) and buggy, it crashes a lot but when it doesn't crash, it's an enjoyable experience.”
- “Bad about this game is many glitches and often crashes without reason.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
77%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its tense, eerie, and scary chase and ambient tracks, which significantly enhance the suspense and horror atmosphere. However, some users find the chase music repetitive and overly loud, occasionally detracting from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack effectively amplifies the game's creepy vibe and intensity, making chases feel more threatening and immersive.
- “The quirky, stylized visuals and eerie soundtrack add to the unsettling yet intriguing vibe, creating an experience that is equal parts creepy and captivating.”
- “The chase music really builds up the tension.”
- “He actually does stuff in this version instead of just watching TV like the pre-alpha, and when he chases you it actually feels very intense thanks to the music and the threat of losing all your items.”
- “The neighbor can be outran and the puzzles are actually creative despite this... if the neighbor's chase music stays on an hour-long loop again, I'll crash. 7/10 low difficulty.”
- “I can't customize controls, the tutorial text is in my face (glitch), and the music when the neighbor sees you is too obnoxious.”
- “This game is my least favorite game because it keeps constantly crashing and because of the loud music the neighbor plays.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The gameplay in Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is widely praised for its engaging blend of stealth, puzzle-solving, and emergent AI-driven suspense, offering intuitive mechanics and a strong atmosphere despite some technical issues and occasional clunkiness. Many consider it the best iteration among the alphas, highlighting its unique mechanics, smooth progression from earlier versions, and overall fun experience. While bugs and inconsistent physics sometimes disrupt play, the gameplay's innovative design and strategic tension make it a compelling stealth game.
- “While far from polished, this version stands out for how strongly it establishes the tone and mechanics that would define the game’s identity.”
- “The gameplay is centered on stealth and exploration, but unlike more structured stealth titles, Alpha 1 leans heavily into open-ended problem-solving.”
- “Puzzle-solving and stealth mechanics are intuitive, but the evolving behavior of the neighbor ensures that no solution is ever entirely safe, which heightens the suspense.”
- “Movement can feel clunky, physics interactions are not always reliable, and bugs can occasionally disrupt gameplay.”
- “The lack of direction, combined with inconsistent mechanics, can make it difficult to determine whether a problem is intentional or the result of unfinished design.”
- “So many bugs, neighbor is too slow and boring gameplay overall.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The game’s story is often described as intriguing yet minimal, focusing on atmospheric and innovative storytelling with a mysterious, sometimes open-ended plot. Players appreciate its immersive setting, including the notable replica of Andy’s room from Toy Story, though some find the narrative short or lacking depth. Overall, it offers a compelling backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience without overwhelming it.
- “The game has amazing graphics, three amazing chase themes, and an absolutely intriguing and mysterious story.”
- “The story is compelling and the gameplay is challenging without being frustrating.”
- “For players who value innovation and atmospheric storytelling over technical perfection, it remains a fascinating and memorable first chapter in the neighbor saga.”
- “The game provides only minimal context for its events, leaving much of the story open to interpretation.”
- “☐ no story”
- “▢ this game has no story”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, combining funny characters, glitches, and unexpected moments that add to the fun and amusement. Players enjoy the comedic bugs and playful AI interactions, making the experience both entertaining and memorable.
- “The game has many fun puzzles, funny glitches, and Easter eggs around the map. It's very fun to glitch the neighbor inside your house. Overall, it is a very fun game.”
- “I trapped the neighbor in my house and it was funny.”
- “The magazine Dazed said that Skibidi Toilet is 'frenetic, unpredictable, funny and at times genuinely unsettling.'”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its tense, mysterious, and immersive qualities, enhanced by a minimalist design, eerie sound, and competent AI that heightens suspense. Despite rough graphics, the distinctive art style and claustrophobic environments effectively create a gripping and memorable experience, particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric, experimental stealth gameplay.
- “From the first moment you step into the neighbor’s house, the game creates a tense, mysterious atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The minimal UI and eerie atmosphere add to the mystery and make exploration feel unnerving and exciting.”
- “It’s this minimalist setup that fuels the game’s atmosphere — there's no hand-holding, no obvious objectives, and no safety net.”
- “While the graphics are still rough and lack detail, they contribute to the game’s identity but somewhat limit the immersion in the atmosphere.”
- “It captures the essence of what makes the concept interesting—adaptive AI, open-ended exploration, and a strong sense of atmosphere—while also exposing the challenges of bringing those ideas together into a cohesive experience.”
- “A gritty atmosphere and claustrophobic environments, such as the neighbor's house, create tension but can feel overwhelming and stifling.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and repetitive, often requiring multiple attempts or "lives" to progress, particularly in online mode. This repetitive nature can feel tedious, especially compared to other aspects like exploration and puzzles.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding (for online mode).”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game offers high replayability through its sandbox-style freedom, encouraging memorable moments and community discoveries. Its multiplayer features and occasional glitches further enhance the fun, making it infinitely replayable for many users.
- “This sandbox-style freedom gave rise to countless memorable moments and community-driven discoveries, laying the groundwork for the puzzle-solving and replayability the series would later embrace.”
- “Infinitely replayable with multiplayer support.”
- “Very fun with a lot of glitches, which adds to its replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive art and atmosphere but is consistently criticized for poor PC optimization, which negatively impacts the overall experience.
- “As always with Hello Neighbor, the optimization sucks.”
- “Terrible PC optimization.”
- “10/10, with the only complaint being poor optimization.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the game has shifted from a genuine experience to a cash grab over time, indicating dissatisfaction with its monetization practices.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that this installment of the Hello Neighbor series effectively evokes genuine fear and suspense, successfully delivering a true horror experience through unexpected scares and tense atmosphere.

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Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a survival platformer game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 28 hours playing Hello Neighbor Alpha 1.

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 was released on October 12, 2019.

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 was developed by Dynamic Pixels.

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1 is a single player game.

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