Secret Neighbor

Secret Neighbor is a multiplayer stealth horror game set between the events of the two parts of Hello Neighbor.. A group of schoolchildren infiltrate the house of a suspicious neighbor to figure out his secrets, but one of the children is not who he says he is. The main intrigue is that the role of the traitor goes to one of the players. The rest are looking for keys and objects, trying not to get caught, and the Neighbor interferes with them, pretending to be one of his own and organizing ambushes. Communication here becomes a weapon: agreeing on a plan is already half the battle, because you can’t trust anyone completely. The mechanics are simple: run, hide, pick up objects and use traps. The tension is created not by the graphics, but by the behavior of other people, who at any moment may not be what they seem. The rounds are short, so the game goes by quickly. It is also worth noting that the rounds are short, and the roles are distributed randomly, so the tension remains until the end of the game. Children have their own tricks: some are faster, others are able to distract, others are better at looking for objects. Communication works as the main tool: it is impossible to agree on checking each other, because the traitor is participating in the same conversation. It’s more difficult to play as a Neighbor: you need to look like you belong, not give yourself away, and manage to cause harm before the group collects all the keys. The game is made with a cheerful company in mind: fear here often turns into laughter, especially when the traitor is revealed at the wrong time. For those who like asymmetrical modes with psychology, this is a suitable option.