After spending way too many hours debugging hardware quirks, kernel logs, and random driver behavior on ARM laptops, I realized something: half of our daily workflow is basically trying to figure out whether a system is behaving normally or pretending to be normal.
That oddly reminded me of a game I've been playing recently: That's Not My Neighbor.
The concept is simple but feels very 2026. You act as a building doorman checking identities while trying to spot doppelgangers hiding among normal residents. It combines observation, pattern recognition, attention to detail, and a constant sense of "something feels wrong here" — which honestly sounds familiar to anyone who has ever debugged Linux hardware issues.
What makes it interesting is that it follows a growing trend in gaming toward social deduction, psychological tension, and micro-session gameplay rather than massive 100-hour experiences. The game became popular because every small decision matters, and players end up second-guessing everything they see.
If you're interested in indie horror, puzzle mechanics, or want a break after staring at terminal windows all day, it's worth checking out:
https://thatsnot-myneighbor.io/
Curious whether anyone here has found other Linux-friendly indie games built around deduction, investigation, or observation mechanics.
