That’s Not My Neighbor – The Art of Paranoia and Perception

That's Not My Neighbor isn’t just an indie horror game; it’s a psychological experiment disguised in retro pixel graphics. The game puts you in the shoes of an apartment building doorman in 1955, where a seemingly simple task—checking residents’ IDs—quickly turns into a tense journey of skepticism and human intuition.

What makes That’s Not My Neighbor special is its ability to stir the emotions and the mind. Every character who walks through the door makes you ask, “Are they real, or are they an imposter?”—and every wrong decision has irreversible consequences. There’s no thumping soundtrack or cheap jumpscares; the game makes your heart race with just… silence and the motionless stares of NPCs.

Artistically, the game showcases a subtle flair for character design, lighting, and dialogue that is reminiscent of the “Papers, Please” style, but with a much darker and more abstract tone. It’s a perfect example of how a simple 2D game can still evoke fear deep within the human survival instinct.

The question is: What really makes us trust someone — and when does suspicion become a survival instinct?
Would you dare let your “neighbor” through the door… when you’re not sure who they are?