Gather your crew of residents and take the fight to your suburban rivals in Neighbors: Suburban Warfare! Read on to learn everything we know, our review of the early access, and more.

Everything We Know About Neighbors: Suburban Warfare

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Story Plot

Defend your turf in Neighbors: Suburban Warfare, where chaos hits cul-de-sacs and garden gnomes aren’t the only things flying! Rally an unlikely squad of quirky locals—sassy homemakers, bratty kids, cranky retirees, and that one guy who’s way too into lawn care—and take on your not-so-friendly neighborhood foes in a full-blown backyard brawl.

Every fighter brings their own flair and baggage. Take Chad, for example—a muscle-bound neat freak with a mop in one hand and a frying pan in the other. Behind his spotless windows and spotless abs is a guy who survived a messy childhood and now channels all that trauma into aggressive cleaning... and maybe a little neighbor-smashing on the side.

It’s Homeowner vs. Homewrecker in this delightfully deranged take on suburban warfare.

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Gameplay

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is a chaotic 4v4 team-based first-person shooter where the quiet streets of suburbia become all-out warzones—and your HOA won’t save you now. Your mission? Defend your precious home from getting wrecked while turning your neighbors’ domestic dreams into drywall dust.

Each match is a tug-of-war of suburban sabotage. You'll scavenge construction materials, set up janky fences, rig traps, build barricades, and outwit the enemy with a mix of strategy and sheer pettiness. To win, you’ll need to locate and obliterate four key household items—like their flat-screen TV, that annoyingly perfect bed, or even their beloved kitchen sink. Yes, literally.

Choose from 8 wildly unique characters, each with their own personalities, backstories, and skillsets—whether it’s the stealthy brat with a slingshot or the retired vet who knows a thing or two about turf defense.

Grab your toolbox and your grudges—it’s time to raise hell in the heart of suburbia.

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Release Date

Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is avaialble in Early Access on PC via Steam for $9.99.

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Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Review [Early Access] | A Homewreck Run

Hello Neighbors Meets Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare

At first glance, Neighbors: Suburban Warfare looks like a chaotic blend of Hello Neighbor and Plants vs. Zombies—and honestly, that’s not a bad way to describe it. But don’t be fooled by the quirky visuals and wacky charm—there’s far more going on beneath the white-picket surface.

This 4v4 team-based first-person shooter tosses you into a delightfully absurd game of domestic warfare where players must both defend their own homes and strategically dismantle their neighbors’ by targeting four key household items. It’s a tug-of-war of sabotage and defense that demands both teamwork and tactical play.

For newcomers, diving into the tutorial is strongly recommended. The core gameplay, while entertaining, can be overwhelming at first due to its many moving parts: scavenging materials, setting traps, reinforcing your base, and launching offensives. It's not your typical defend the base title—you’re expected to play both sides of the fence, quite literally.

Even in its Early Access state, matchmaking is surprisingly fast. Currently, players can choose between three modes: quick match, private lobbies, or hosting their own game. Once you’re in, you’ll select from a colorful roster of eight characters—each with their own unique playstyles, skills, and personalities.

There’s Chad, the overcompensating neat freak who swings a vacuum like a warhammer and can control objects (and even neighbors) with it. Then there’s Granny Doreen, a no-nonsense hand-to-hand expert who excels in one-on-one skirmishes. Kevin, the smallest and fastest of the bunch, uses a slingshot for long-range chaos and can grapple onto rooftops and chimneys. On the support side, Gramps dashes around with a first aid kit, healing teammates mid-fight.

While the characters play differently and bring interesting dynamics to team composition, their designs could benefit from a bit more visual flair to make them truly memorable. Balance-wise, there’s still some fine-tuning needed—but the foundation is solid.

Chaotic but also Rewarding

One of the first things you'll discover in Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is just how wildly chaotic each match can become. Games can last anywhere from 25 minutes to over an hour, depending on how well your team manages resources—and that’s really the name of the game here. Victory isn’t just about firepower; it’s about smart planning, clear communication, and strategic base-building.

Every round kicks off with a trip to the local shop, where you and your team can order supplies. Early-game shopping is fast and simple, but as matches progress, delivery orders become essential—costing more but offering stronger tools and gear. The item variety is surprisingly robust: you’ll find everything from traps and barricades to upgrade hammers for reinforcing windows, as well as offensive tools like bats or breaching equipment to sneak into enemy territory.

Resource management is where the gameplay truly shines. The best teams divide and conquer—one group gathering materials, another reinforcing defenses, while others prep for the offensive. Early on, it’s critical to protect your base, especially during the first in-game day when your house is particularly vulnerable. Nightfall, meanwhile, brings added danger; enemy dogs roam the lawns and can take you out instantly, forcing players to focus more on defense and farming until daylight returns.

It takes a few matches to fully grasp the game’s rhythm. While the tutorial introduces the basics, it doesn’t fully prepare you for the frantic pace and complexity of a live match. But once it all clicks, Suburban Warfare turns into a chaotic, strategic playground full of hilarious skirmishes and clutch plays.

The economy system is also well-tuned—players earn money passively over time, with additional income tied to resource gathering, which keeps things flowing without making the grind feel tedious. Prices for items and upgrades feel fair, though balancing is still a work in progress. Some characters, like Chad and Kevin, currently dominate most matches due to their overpowered skillsets, and could use a few nerfs to level the playing field.

Bugs, Matchmaking, and Leveling Up Issues

While Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is still in Early Access—and understandably rough around the edges—there are a few issues that prospective players (and especially cosmetic shoppers) should be aware of before diving in wallet-first.

For starters, stability remains a noticeable problem. I encountered several game crashes, particularly during load screens, matchmaking, and even mid-match. It's the kind of inconsistency that can be frustrating, especially when you're in the middle of a well-coordinated push. Thankfully, these are the sorts of technical hiccups that can be ironed out as the game matures—but they’re worth noting if you’re considering investing time or money into cosmetics just yet.

Matchmaking is another sore spot. While games are easy to find—likely due to the smaller player base—you’re rarely matched with players of similar skill levels. That wouldn’t be such a big issue if the game’s progression system didn’t play such a large role in performance.

Each character has their own leveling system, unlocking new skills as they gain experience. These abilities can dramatically shift how effective a character is in combat, and unfortunately, the grind to unlock them is painfully slow. You're limited to playing as one character per match, meaning you’ll need to sink a significant number of hours just to make each of them viable. It creates a mismatch where newer players are often pitted against veterans with far more tools at their disposal, and it’s not exactly a fun learning curve.

Frankly, the current leveling system feels more like a hindrance than a reward. It would be far more intuitive (and enjoyable) if characters progressed organically over the course of a match—or better yet, if all core abilities were available from the get-go. As it stands, the system creates an artificial gap in competitiveness that dampens what could otherwise be a much more dynamic and balanced experience.

There’s plenty of potential here, but smoothing out the matchmaking, addressing crashes, and rethinking the progression system would go a long way in making Neighbors: Suburban Warfare more accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

A Chaotic Time With Friends

All in all, Neighbors: Suburban Warfare serves up a wildly entertaining twist on the team-based shooter formula—combining strategy, slapstick humor, and a generous dose of suburban spite. With a little extra polish and some visual upgrades, it has all the makings of a future cult classic in the indie multiplayer space.

That said, there’s still room to grow. The game would benefit greatly from additional modes—especially a ranked option once character balance is fine-tuned—and a more robust in-game voice chat system to support coordination. But for just $10, it’s an absolute steal. It shines brightest when played with friends, where communication and chaotic teamwork are essential to coming out on top.

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Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Product Information

Title	Neighbors: Suburban Warfare
Release Date	April 18, 2025, 2025 (Early Access)
Developer	TVGS
Publisher	TVGS
Supported Platforms	PC(Steam)
Genre	PvP, Hero Shooter
Number of Players	1-8
ESRB Rating	RP
Official Website	Neighbors: Suburban Warfare Official Website