Who says you can’t go home again? In Hello Neighbor: Nicky’s Diaries, guide a grown-up Nicky Roth – the star of the original Hello Neighbor – back to that infamous house of heebie-jeebies. Carefully explore the sinister neighbour’s sprawling abode to find clues about the fate of your childhood chum. Bit by bit, a shocking story unfolds; can you sneak, snoop and sleuth your way to the end?

What we love: Evading your sweater-wearing nemesis. Staying hidden by disabling security cameras with EMP bombs and jumping to second-story windows using spring-loaded boots isn’t easy. But when you actually give the neighbour the slip – outrunning him, bonking him with boxes or binding him to the floor with glue – it’s a serious rush. Stick around!

Quick tip: Not sure where to go next? Try the x-ray glasses! They don’t just reveal the location of keys and other crucial items; they also let you see the neighbour through walls and floors. Sneaky!

Meet the creator: Netherlands-based Eerie Guest Studios is the maker of the Hello Neighbor franchise, which includes a prequel (Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek) and a multiplayer spin-off (Secret Neighbor). There’s even a book series that delves into the neighbour’s tragic origin story.