Hello Neighbor vs Hello Neighbor 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hello Neighbor wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Hello Neighbor 2 is $0.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hello Neighbor | Hello Neighbor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 63 |
| Quality | 72 | 67 |
| Value | 78 | 82 |
| Popularity | 36 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.30 | $3.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 285 | 27 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hello Neighbor | Hello Neighbor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 8, 2017 | December 6, 2022 |
| Developers | Dynamic Pixels | tinyBuild, Eerie Guest |
| Publishers | tinyBuild | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | i7 | Intel i5-4760 / AMD FX 9370 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hello Neighbor or Hello Neighbor 2?
Hello Neighbor won the comparison against Hello Neighbor 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Hello Neighbor worth buying over Hello Neighbor 2?
Based on the metrics, Hello Neighbor won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hello Neighbor 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC