Among Us
Main Game
RELEASED
7.3
Jun 15, 2018
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4+6byInnersloth
Overview:|
This 2018 indie strategy title centers on 4-15 players aboard a spaceship where Crewmates complete tasks while hidden Impostors sabotage and eliminate them. The core loop alternates between silent maintenance and intense social deduction meetings where players debate and vote to eject suspects. Its distinctive feature is mandatory cross-platform play across PC, mobile, and consoles, emphasizing player-driven deception and logic over traditional mechanics.
This is a strategy-focused indie title that pits players against each other in a high-stakes game of social deduction set aboard a remote spacecraft or facility. Released in 2018, the core experience revolves around a group of 4 to 15 online players working together to maintain their environment while simultaneously trying to identify hidden saboteurs among them. The game supports extensive cross-platform play, allowing users on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch to compete together.
The Premise: Trust and Treachery in Space
The setting is tense: a small contingent of Crewmates must complete various tasks necessary to prepare their vessel for departure. However, lurking among the loyal crew are one or more Impostors—parasitic shapeshifters whose sole objective is to eliminate the Crewmates before the mission objectives are met.
The gameplay loop is defined by two distinct phases. During the maintenance phase, players move around the map completing simple mini-games (tasks) while remaining silent to preserve anonymity. The Impostor uses this time to covertly sabotage systems and eliminate Crewmates, often utilizing hidden vents to move unseen.
Core Gameplay Mechanics: Deception and Deduction
The critical mechanic that drives the game is the Emergency Meeting. When a dead body is reported or an emergency button is pressed, all active communication is unlocked. This is where the social deduction element takes center stage. Players must use logic, observation, and persuasive argument to determine who among them is lying and who is the Impostor.
The Impostor’s goal is to blend in, feign innocence, and successfully frame other Crewmates. If the group votes incorrectly, the Impostor remains, and the cycle of tasks and murder continues. If the Crewmates successfully vote out an Impostor, they move closer to victory. The Crew wins by completing all tasks or by ejecting all Impostors. The Impostors win by matching the number of remaining Crewmates or through successful critical sabotage.
What makes this game unique in the strategy genre?
The game’s uniqueness stems from its reliance on real-time social interaction and psychological manipulation rather than traditional combat or resource management. While the mechanics are simple—move, perform tasks, report—the depth comes entirely from player interaction, making voice communication highly recommended for the best experience.
Content Availability
This title is offered as a main game experience. Currently, there are no official downloadable content (DLC) packs or major expansions available for purchase that alter the core gameplay structure.
Platform Accessibility
A significant feature is the robust support for cross-platform play, ensuring that players on mobile devices, consoles, and PC can easily join the same lobbies, fostering a large and accessible player base.
Game Details
Primary Name: Among Us
Alternative Names:
어몽 어스 (Korean title)
Among Us.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Developer: Innersloth
Publisher: Innersloth
Engine: Unity 2022
Release Information
Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
Genres & Themes
Genres: Strategy, Indie
Themes: Party, Action, Survival, Stealth
Platforms
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4iOSPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox Series X|SAndroidXbox OneNintendo Switch
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Multiplayer
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Age Ratings
ESRB:E10+ (Everyone 10+)
PEGI:7+
Advice for consumers This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features mild violence. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age. Brief outline of the game Among Us is a strategy game in which the crewmates of a spaceship, or an airship, must find out which of their teammates are imposters, while they prepare their ship for launch. Content specific issues There are scenes of mild violence involving cartoon-like characters inside space suits. The violence is non-realistic, as are the reactions to the violence. Other issues This game offers players the opportunity to purchase additional content, such as new maps, outfits and pets. Some parents or carers may want to be aware of this. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
CERO:B (12+)
USK:6+
GRAC:15+
CLASS_IND:12+
ACB:PG (Parental Guidance)
Mild themes and violence, online interactivity and in-game purchases
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