Among Us
- Release Date: June 15, 2018
- Developer: InnerSloth
- Setting: Spaceship & Space
- Maximum number of players on the server/level: 15
- Steam Tags/Genres: Multiplayer, Social deduction, Co-op, Space, Survival, Funny, Psychology, LAN, Cartoon, Casual, PvP, Teamplay, Action, Science fiction, Colorful, Minigames, Aliens, Top Down, Indie
- Game on Steam, Google Play, iOS
Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game developed by InnerSloth, designed for cooperative and competitive play with friends (“friendslop”). In each match, players take on the roles of Crewmates or Impostors aboard a spaceship, space station, or other settings. Crewmates work together to complete tasks, while Impostors try to eliminate them without being detected. The game’s core mechanics revolve around discussion, observation, and voting during emergency meetings to identify and remove Impostors.
Players can create private matches, allowing friends to join with a unique room code, or join public matches to play with others online. The game supports cross-platform play across PC, mobile devices, and consoles, making it possible to coordinate and play with friends regardless of their device. Its simple controls, minimalistic graphics, and variety of maps make it easy for groups to set up matches quickly, and customizable game settings allow players to adjust the number of Impostors, tasks, and discussion times to suit their group’s preferences.
Among Us Core Features
- Private Matches: Create rooms with a unique code to play exclusively with friends.
- Cross-Platform Play: Join friends across PC, mobile, and console platforms.
- Roles and Teamwork: Crewmates collaborate to complete tasks while Impostors work secretly to eliminate players.
- Customizable Game Settings: Adjust the number of Impostors, task count, discussion time, and emergency meetings to fit your group’s play style.
- Multiple Maps: Play on maps like The Skeld, Mira HQ, Polus, and Airship, each offering different layouts for strategic play with friends.
- Task System: Variety of tasks encourage collaboration and coordination among Crewmates.
- Emergency Meetings and Reporting: Friends can discuss suspicions and strategize together during meetings.
- Spectator Mode: Eliminated players can observe the game, allowing friends to stay engaged even after being removed.
- Cosmetic Customization: Skins, hats, and pets allow friends to personalize avatars and easily identify each other.
- Accessible Controls: Simple control schemes make it easy for groups to start playing together across devices.
