Yes, you can now play a version of Among Us VR without a VR headset. The game, originally known as *Among Us VR*, was rebranded to Among Us 3D and launched a flatscreen version for PC on May 6, 2025. This means players can enjoy the first-person perspective of the game without needing any special virtual reality equipment.

When Among Us VR first came out in November 2022, you absolutely needed a VR headset like a Meta Quest 2, SteamVR headset, or PlayStation VR2 to play it. It brought the popular social deduction game into a 3D, first-person world, making tasks and meetings feel much more intense. I remember when I first tried the VR version, being able to physically point and look around during a meeting felt so much more immersive than clicking a button. It really upped the tension of trying to figure out who was acting "sus."

What's New with Among Us 3D?

The big news is that Among Us 3D now offers crossplay between VR and non-VR players on Steam, Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and Pico headsets. This is great because it means more people can play together, no matter how they prefer to experience the game. The flatscreen PC version keeps the same first-person view you get in VR, but you'll use a keyboard and mouse to control your character and interact with the game world. It also includes a helpful display on your screen (a HUD) that shows your tasks, status, and other important game info.

One important thing to remember is that *Among Us 3D* is a completely separate game from the original 2D Among Us. Even with the new flatscreen option, you can't play with people who are on the regular 2D version. It's a whole different experience built from the ground up for 3D gameplay. The first time I tried to join a game with a friend who only had the classic 2D version, I was a bit confused why it wasn't working. It's good to know they're different games, so you pick the right one for your friends!

The game also features cool additions like proximity voice chat, which makes conversations in meetings and during gameplay much more dynamic, similar to how it works in the original game with specific settings. If you're curious about how voice chat adds to the experience, you might want to check out our post on Does Among Us Have Proximity Chat?.

To summarize, if you wanted to play Among Us in a 3D, first-person view but didn't have a VR headset, now you can! Among Us 3D on PC offers that experience and lets you play with friends who are using VR headsets.

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