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That's not my Neighbor

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2025

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Quick resume

It's 1955, and for unknown reasons, doppelgangers are more common than usual. Therefore, the Department of Doppelganger Detection (D.D.D.) has taken action. You are the doorman of an apartment complex, and you must decide whether to let in those who claim to be your neighbors.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Engaging detective and deduction gameplay
    • Multiple game modes including nightmare and custom
    • Low price with good replay value
    • Atmospheric art and sound design
    • Achievements and progression system

    Cons

    • Short campaign length
    • Some features removed from original itch.io version
    • Repetitive gameplay over time
    • Minor bugs and ui quirks
    • Grind for certain achievements can be tedious

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can explore locations, collect clues, and interrogate suspects with some freedom, but the game is quite linear and guided."

      Capsule for Detective Grimoire Detective Grimoire

      "Players make decisions on who to allow entry or deny, interrogate neighbors, and manage documents with some freedom, though within a structured gameplay loop."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game requires skill in deduction, memory, pattern recognition, and map knowledge; players report a steep learning curve and challenge."

      Capsule for West Hunt West Hunt

      "Game requires attention to detail, memory, and deduction skills to identify doppelgangers and avoid mistakes, with increasing challenge in nightmare mode."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal exploration, puzzle solving, and story; no mention of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for My Friendly Neighborhood My Friendly Neighborhood

      "Focus is on personal performance and puzzle-solving without ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report replayability through multiple endings, hard modes, and unlockables, encouraging repeated play sessions."

      Capsule for Obscure Obscure

      "Players report replayability through multiple modes and achievements, though some find it repetitive after extended play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and individual; no evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

      Capsule for shapez 2 shapez 2

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent, with no evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Includes a level editor allowing players to create and share custom levels, though base game levels are fixed."

      Capsule for LOVE LOVE

      "Includes custom mode allowing players to create their own neighbors, though customization options are somewhat limited."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No indications of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

      Capsule for Hacker Simulator Hacker Simulator

      "No indications of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as an immersive detective experience to escape real life, engaging deeply with fictional crime scenes."

      Capsule for Scene Investigators Scene Investigators

      "Players use the game for distraction and immersive detective work in a horror-themed setting, providing psychological escape."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players explore multiple paths, find hidden upgrades, and try different weapons and strategies."

      Capsule for The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

      "Players explore different game modes, try custom neighbors, and test various strategies to identify doppelgangers."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Game environments and scenarios are fixed; discovery is more about system interactions than new areas."

      Capsule for Half-Earth Socialism Half-Earth Socialism

      "Game environments are limited and familiar; discovery is more about spotting differences than exploring new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Some character customization exists, but limited; mostly standard avatars with minor personalization."

      Capsule for Chained Together Chained Together

      "Some character customization in custom mode, but limited options and no extensive avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Imaginative horror setting with exaggerated characters and surreal elements."

      Capsule for Lunch Lady Lunch Lady

      "Strong horror and fictional elements with doppelgangers and alternate 1955 setting create an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience without multiplayer or community features."

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      "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience without community or multiplayer interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players improve memory, observation, and reaction skills as difficulty increases."

      Capsule for Peace, Death! Peace, Death!

      "Players develop skills in observation, deduction, and memory through gameplay and increasing difficulty."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active decision-making; not suitable for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Artisan TD Artisan TD

      "Requires focused attention and active decision-making; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

      Capsule for Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

      Capsule for Forager Forager

      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, achievements, and unlock modes, showing a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered

      "Players collect achievements, unlock modes, and gather wanted posters, showing accumulation and advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Gameplay is intense and action-packed with moments of tension, not primarily relaxing."

      Capsule for F.E.A.R. 3 F.E.A.R. 3

      "Tension and suspense are core to the experience, though some find it relaxing due to lack of time pressure."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "The unique art style and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for GNOSIA GNOSIA

      "Atmospheric sound design and art style provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Infection Free Zone Infection Free Zone

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanisms; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Includes narrative elements, character interactions, and lore that engage players."

      Capsule for Slime Rancher 2 Slime Rancher 2

      "Contains narrative elements, lore, and multiple endings that engage players in a story-driven experience."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning, problem solving, and logical thinking to manage resources and base systems."

      Capsule for Occupy Mars: The Game Occupy Mars: The Game

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem-solving to identify impostors and manage resources."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "Psychological horror and suspense create tension and thrill throughout gameplay."

      Capsule for Cooking Companions Cooking Companions

      "Suspense, paranoia, and psychological horror create thrilling and tense gameplay moments."

    • Value

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      4

      "Highly praised for low price and replay value; players feel they get good return on investment."

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      "Highly praised for low price and replayability; players feel they receive good return on investment."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Game involves indirect violence through reporting, arrests, and consequences for tenants."

      Capsule for Beholder Beholder

      "Game involves consequences of letting doppelgangers in, including neighbor deaths, but no direct player violence."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid failure by reacting correctly to threats and hazards."

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      "Players must avoid failure by correctly identifying threats to keep neighbors alive and progress."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026