The NextBot Chase meme originates from Garry's Mod (GMod), specifically revolving around custom AI entities known as 'NextBots' that utilize pathfinding to relentlessly pursue players. Unlike traditional 3D enemies, these are often simple, 2D PNG images—most famously the 'Obunga' face—accompanied by loud, distorted audio. The meme gained massive popularity on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, where players record themselves being hunted in dark, labyrinthine maps like the Backrooms. It perfectly captures a unique blend of genuine horror and absurd comedy, symbolizing the feeling of being pursued by an unstoppable, often ridiculous, force.