Among Us
Crew-versus-impostor party game for 4 to 15 players
Our verdict
#1 of 4 in Social deduction games · Best when you can start on a phone
Pros
- The phone copy is free
- A round can start with 4 players
- You can join when your group is not together
Cons
- Google Play marks the app as containing ads
- The chat feature is text
- Steam is $4.99
Who should skip:Anyone who will play the Google Play copy and will not play it while it shows ads. This does not apply to the App Store copy or the Steam copy.
Rankings and alternatives
- #1 of 4 Social deduction games Best when you can start on a phone
- One Night Ultimate Werewolf #2 For a 10-minute round at the table
- Secret Hitler #3 For a free game you print
- Blood on the Clocktower #4 For a storyteller in the room
Social deduction games scores
Evaluated Nov 8, 2026 Evidence ↓Pricing
- Phone Free The US App Store lists it as free with in-app purchases. Google Play says the app contains ads. The App Store lists Remove All Ads at $1.99.
- Steam $4.99 one-time The Steam page prints $4.99 and also marks in-app purchases, with no amounts.
From the vendor’s pricing page, checked Nov 8, 2026. That page is authoritative.
Evidence and sources
Social deduction games scores
Price to start 2 quotes
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“$4.99”
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“Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad”
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People needed 1 quote
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“Play with 4-15 players online or via local WiFi as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and survive, but be careful. One or more random players among the crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone!”
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Without one room 2 quotes
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“Quickly find a game online from the host list.”
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“PLAY WITH ANYONE. Cross-platform play is supported. Play with friends (or enemies?) between PC, mobile, or console!”
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Length of a round 2 quotes
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“Play with 4-15 players online or via local WiFi as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and survive, but be careful. One or more random players among the crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone!”
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“Complete all the tasks on the ship or eject Impostors to win.”
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How much you learn first 2 quotes
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“Crewmates work together to complete tasks before one or more Impostors can kill everyone aboard.”
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“Complete all the tasks on the ship or eject Impostors to win.”
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What else you bring 2 quotes
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“In-game text chat.”
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“Originally created as a party game, we recommend playing with friends at a LAN party or online using voice chat.”
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Facts
Runs on 3 quotes
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“Enjoy cross-platform play between Android, iOS, PC, and console.”
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“OS: Windows 10 x32bit”
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“Requires iOS 13.0 or later.”
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Needs 1 quote
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“Play with 4-15 players online or via local WiFi as you attempt to hold your spaceship together and survive, but be careful. One or more random players among the crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone!”
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Notability
Users 1 quote
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“500M+ Downloads”
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Other quotes
Not cited by a score or fact 10 quotes
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“Among Us is a party game of teamwork and betrayal.”
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“Call emergency meetings if you see any dead bodies or suspicious behavior.”
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“Vote to eject suspected Impostors. Hope you guessed correctly!”
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“In-App Purchases”
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“4 different maps to play in: The Skeld, MIRA HQ, Polus, and the Airship.”
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“Different modes to choose from: Classic or Hide n Seek.”
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“Remove All Ads $1.99”
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“Contains adsIn-app purchases”
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“Play online or over local WiFi with 4-15 players as you attempt to prep your spaceship for departure, but beware as one will be an impostor bent on killing everyone!”
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“Going it alone in Among Us sucks, frankly. The subterfuge game is flooded with poor sports and people leaving games.”
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