Among Us

Players are Crewmates on a spaceship or space station, tasked with performing various tasks to maintain the ship. However, among them are Impostors whose goal is to sabotage the ship and eliminate the Crewmates without being discovered. Through emergency meetings and discussions, players vote to eject suspected Impostors, aiming to identify and remove all of them before they complete their mission or kill off the crew.

Among Us gained widespread popularity in 2020, years after its initial release, becoming a cultural phenomenon. While initially receiving modest attention, its surge in popularity led to significant community engagement and discussions about its simple yet effective gameplay mechanics. Critical reception during its initial release was limited due to its indie status, but its later explosion in popularity was met with widespread acknowledgment of its addictive and social nature.

• Praised for its accessible and highly social gameplay.

• Noted for fostering intense discussions and deception among players.

• Recognized as a game that thrives on communication and deduction (or misdirection).

Google audience: As a video game, direct user reviews are typically found on gaming platforms rather than general review sites like Google. Player feedback generally highlights its fun, chaotic, and engaging multiplayer experience, often emphasizing the emergent social dynamics and the humor derived from deception and accusations.

The Game Awards 2020: Best Mobile Game, Best Multiplayer Game

The game was developed by a small indie studio, Innersloth, with only three employees at the time of its initial release and subsequent explosion in popularity.