Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Neighbours from Hell: Season 1
v3.6.1Casual gamers who enjoy puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and humorous, slapstick-style entertainment.
What Is Neighbours from Hell: Season 1?
Launched May 25, 2017
Updated Oct 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Players must creep around a house to set traps without being detected by the neighbor or guard dogs.
The game is framed as a TV show where the player aims to increase ratings and win awards through chaos.
A series of distinct levels featuring different environments and prank opportunities.
Visuals designed with a stylized, humorous aesthetic to match the prank-themed gameplay.
Easy-to-use interface optimized for mobile touch interaction.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate nostalgic value and core gameplay enjoyment, but report paywall/monetization issues and technical bugs and loading failures.”
What Users Love
من اجمل العاب الطفوله
یاد خاطرات بچگیم افتادم. یادش بخیررررر
very fun lol
this game is really fun
Pain Points
only 6levels are unlock
Why does it need money to unlock new episodes? This is actually unacceptable.
Stuck in loading data
The game doesn’t load, i can’t play it.
every level there's ads?
too many ads make it almost unplayable
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong nostalgic appeal from a classic PC IP
- Unique TV show narrative framing
- Distinctive cartoon-style graphics
- Proven stealth-puzzle mechanics
Cons
- Critical loading bugs on modern devices (e.g., Xiaomi)
- Aggressive and poorly communicated paywall
- High ad frequency in the free-to-play portion
- Infrequent content updates
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Fix compatibility issues to reclaim lost ratings
- Clarify monetization model in store metadata to manage expectations
- Introduce new episodic content or seasonal challenges
- Leverage social media to build a community around the IP
Market Threats
- Direct competition from modern 3D rivals like Scary Teacher 3D
- Negative review momentum impacting store ranking
- Emergence of high-fidelity stealth games on subscription services (Apple Arcade)
Who competes with Neighbours from Hell: Season 1?
The Nemesis
Scary Teacher 3D
GenITeam LLC
The most direct modern rival, featuring a loop of entering a neighbor's house to set elaborate traps while avoiding detection.
The most direct modern rival, featuring a loop of entering a neighbor's house to set elaborate traps while avoiding detection.
Contenders
Dark Riddle: Scary Neighbor
★4.4 (12K)PAGA GAMES
A first-person stealth exploration game set in a neighborhood with a focus on uncovering a neighbor's secrets through puzzles.
A first-person stealth exploration game set in a neighborhood with a focus on uncovering a neighbor's secrets through puzzles.
Sneaky Sasquatch
★4.9 (246K)RAC7 Games
An Apple Arcade standout that masters the stealth-mischief genre with high-quality cartoon graphics and varied episodic tasks.
An Apple Arcade standout that masters the stealth-mischief genre with high-quality cartoon graphics and varied episodic tasks.
Secret Neighbor
★4.0 (21K)tinyBuild LLC
A multiplayer spin-off of the neighbor-stealth genre that emphasizes social deduction and strategic sneaking.
A multiplayer spin-off of the neighbor-stealth genre that emphasizes social deduction and strategic sneaking.
Peers
Hitman GO
Deca Live Operations GmbH
Offers a highly stylized, turn-based take on stealth puzzles that appeals to the strategic planning aspect of NFH.
Offers a highly stylized, turn-based take on stealth puzzles that appeals to the strategic planning aspect of NFH.
Agent A: A puzzle in disguise
★4.8 (11K)Yak & co
A premium puzzle experience with a spy/stealth theme and a strong narrative structure.
A premium puzzle experience with a spy/stealth theme and a strong narrative structure.
What are the key takeaways?
Neighbours from Hell: Season 1 is a frustrating games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.7/5 rating from 215.1K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate nostalgic value, though paywall/monetization issues remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual gamers who enjoy puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and humorous, slapstick-style entertainment.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Uses a 'Try & Buy' model common in HandyGames' portfolio, allowing users to experience the gameplay loop before committing to a full purchase.
iOS Version
3.6.1
Android Version
1.5.13
Release Date
May 25, 2017
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
HandyGames