Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game first released in 2017, built around sneaking into a suspicious neighbor's house to uncover what he is hiding in the basement. The Neighbor became a recognizable gaming villain thanks to his mustache, sweater, and constant patrols. Short voice clips playing on his polite suburban image spread across YouTube edits, Roblox roleplays, and meme soundboards, where a friendly hello contrasts with his creepy behavior. This vocal take leans into that contrast, which is why it remains popular for horror comedy and gaming memes.