What is the “Skinwalker or Not” game everyone talks about?

If you've been scrolling through TikTok or YouTube Shorts recently, you've likely heard the phrase "Skinwalker or Not?" shouted by streamers as they stare intensely at a virtual character.

Naturally, you went to Google to find the game. And naturally, you were confused. Why isn't there a game called "Skinwalker or Not"?

The Meme Explained

The term is a community-generated label for a specific sub-genre of "spot the difference" horror games. The premise is always the same: a humanoid character approaches, and the player must look for flaws in their disguise.

If the eyes are too wide, the voice is distorted, or they have too many fingers, they are a "Skinwalker" (or a Doppelganger, Alternate, etc.), and the player must deny them entry or attack.

The Main Games

Most footage comes from That's Not My Neighbor, which features a distinct art style and an apartment setting. Another contender is Shift At Midnight (or similar gas station observation games), which offers a more realistic 3D aesthetic.