- Neighbors Suburban Warfare Hello Neighbor is the multiplayer spin-off from the Hello Neighbor franchise by tinyBuild and Eerie Guest Studios
- Two teams of neighbors clash in 5v5 matches: sneak into rival homes, steal valuables, and defend your own basement
- Characters like The Neighbour (Mr. Peterson), Dennis, and Officer Keith each bring unique gadgets and playstyles
- Master traps, decoys, and map shortcuts rather than chasing kills to win consistently
- Cross-platform play spans Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch
What Is Neighbors Suburban Warfare in the Hello Neighbor Universe?
Neighbors Suburban Warfare takes the paranoia and stealth of the Hello Neighbor franchise and turns it into an asymmetric, cross-platform multiplayer showdown. Instead of a single player sneaking into Mr. Peterson's house, two teams of neighbors face off across mirrored suburban homes — raiding the enemy house for valuables while fortifying their own.
The game launched in April 2025 from tinyBuild and Eerie Guest Studios, and it keeps the franchise's signature cartoon style while adding team-based tactics, gadgets, and seasonal content. Familiar faces from the series, including the original Neighbour himself, now fight on both sides of the suburban war.
If you've played Hello Neighbor or Hello Neighbor 2, your knowledge of sneaking, hiding, and reading a defender's patterns transfers directly. The core difference: you're now both the intruder and the homeowner in the same match.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | tinyBuild and Eerie Guest Studios |
| Franchise | Hello Neighbor |
| Release | April 2025 |
| Mode | 5v5 team-based social stealth and chaos |
| Platforms | Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch |
| Cross-play | Supported across all platforms |
| Monetization | Standard/Deluxe editions plus seasonal cosmetics |
Core Gameplay: How a Match Works
Every match splits your priorities between offense and defense. Attackers scout windows, find keys, haul valuables back to a stash point, and race the timer. Defenders lay traps, watch chokepoints, and hunt anyone who crosses their lawn. Winning comes down to score efficiency, not eliminations.
The Sneak and Decorate mechanic is the heart of the loop. Attackers can blend into the environment and move quietly; defenders can rearrange furniture and memorize their own layout so anything out of place stands out immediately.
Sprinting is loud. Alert defenders can track your footsteps through walls, so crouch-walk whenever you're inside enemy territory — especially on second floors where creaky boards betray your route.
| Objective | Attackers | Defenders |
|---|---|---|
| Primary goal | Steal high-value items | Protect loot and run the clock |
| Key tools | Crowbars, lockpicks, smoke bombs | Bear traps, glue traps, cameras |
| Movement | Windows, vents, fence gaps | Rotation paths, chokepoint control |
| Win condition | Outscore before timer ends | Deny steals and catch intruders |
Characters and Roles
The roster blends Hello Neighbor veterans with new suburban personalities. Each character carries a distinct active ability and passive perk that defines their role — from pure infiltration to area denial.
| Character | Role | Signature Ability | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neighbour (Mr. Peterson) | Infiltrator/Trapper | Trap-laying mastery, punishes intruders | Available from start |
| Dennis | Scout | Peek through windows, mark guards and loot | Available from start |
| Officer Keith | Guard | Zone control, checkpoints that slow intruders | Available from start |
| Angry Neighbor | Bruiser | Charge that knocks intruders down | Complete tutorial |
| Granny | Trapper | Household hazards — slippery floors, swinging objects | Reach player level 5 |
| Gadget Kid | Support | Builds door blockers, decoys, repair kits | Reach player level 10 |
Infiltrator Playstyle
- Prioritize Silent Step movement
- Slip past defenses during distractions
- Best for objective runners who avoid fights
Defender Playstyle
- Lock down chokepoints with upgraded traps
- Memorize your own house layout
- Anchor the rooms with top-value loot
Support Playstyle
- Revive and speed up teammates at range
- Open locked doors faster with quick hands
- Keep aggressive players in the fight
A balanced squad — one distraction runner, one dedicated loot carrier, and one home defender — consistently beats five players all chasing the same job.
Items and Traps: Your Toolkit
Items and traps decide matches more often than raw chases. Knowing when to throw, when to place, and how to combo tools separates good players from great ones.
| Item/Trap | Type | Effect | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Trap | Defensive | Immobilizes first enemy for several seconds | Window landings, behind doors |
| Glue Trap | Defensive | Slows enemies to a crawl | Escape routes during chases |
| Camera | Defensive | Pings and reveals intruder positions | Objective room blind corners |
| Firecracker | Offensive | Loud noise pulls enemy attention | Throw far from your real route |
| Smoke Bomb | Offensive | Blocks vision in an area | Pop directly on the objective |
| Crowbar | Offensive tool | Forces barricades, doubles as melee | Open paths while defenders are distracted |
Scout Before You Steal
Spend the first 30 seconds watching the enemy house through windows. Mark guard positions and high-value rooms before committing to any route.
Layer Your Defenses
Place cheap deterrents at entry points, but keep your strongest gadgets deep inside guarding the most valuable rooms — attackers expect a wall at the door.
Plan Heavy Loot Runs
Bulky items like TVs slow the carrier dramatically. Clear an exit path first, have teammates hold doors, and never grab heavy loot while enemies respawn nearby.
Bait the Chasers
When defending, let one intruder take a low-value item and tail them — they often reveal their team's stash point and escape route for the rest of the match.
Attackers visually scan obvious hallway centers. Hide traps at window landings and behind doors where intruders commit before they can react.
Map Knowledge and Routes
Maps range from mirrored two-story suburbs to the Raven Brooks neighborhood featuring the iconic Peterson house. Route knowledge frequently matters more than gear.
| Map | Layout | Key Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Suburb | Mirrored two-story houses, central street | Two backyard bait runners, one garage-window sneak to the bedroom |
| Raven Brooks | Dense alleys, multiple rooflines, Peterson house centerpiece | Roof entries bypass early traps; push simultaneously |
| Corner House | Asymmetric L-shaped lot, wraparound porch | Fake the main door, swing through the garden side |
| Construction Zone | Half-finished house, scaffolding, no doors | Pure pace: grab and dash, never fight in open framing |
Most players funnel through front and back doors. Learn the fence gaps, open windows, and garage side entrances on each map to appear where defenders aren't watching.
Pre-Match Checklist:
- Communicate your role with teammates before the match starts
- Grab nearby items and tools immediately at match start
- Learn window, vent, and back-door shortcuts for the map
- Scout or set trap positions in the first 30 seconds
- Mark high-value loot and call out point values
System Requirements and FAQ
Before jumping in, confirm your hardware can handle the suburban chaos. The game is lightweight by modern standards.
| Category | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-7700 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 960 / R9 280 (2GB) | GTX 1660 / RX 580 |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB SSD |
Neighbors Suburban Warfare is available on Steam and consoles with cross-platform play. Season 1 content and ongoing updates are tracked on the official tinyBuild page.
Q: Is Neighbors Suburban Warfare connected to Hello Neighbor?
Yes. It is a multiplayer spin-off of the Hello Neighbor franchise from tinyBuild and Eerie Guest Studios, featuring returning characters like Mr. Peterson (The Neighbour) and Dennis, and set in neighborhoods inspired by the series, including Raven Brooks.
Q: Do I need to play Hello Neighbor first?
No. The multiplayer format is self-contained, and tutorials cover the basics. However, familiarity with the franchise's stealth-and-hide loop gives you a head start on sneaking and reading defender behavior.
Q: What is the best way to win matches?
Focus on score efficiency over eliminations. Scout before stealing, split team roles, prioritize high-value loot as the timer winds down, and layer defenses deep inside your home instead of stacking traps at the front door.
Q: Is cross-platform play supported?
Yes. Players on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch can play together in the 5v5 cross-platform matches.