Among Us is a popular online multiplayer game where players work together on a spaceship or other locations, but with a twist: some players are secret Impostors whose goal is to sabotage and eliminate the others without getting caught. It’s a game of teamwork, trust, and a lot of deception!

This game quickly became a huge hit because it combines simple tasks with exciting mystery. Think of it like a game of hide-and-seek mixed with a detective story, but everyone is trapped in space. You're trying to figure out who the bad guys are before they get you!

How to Play: The Roles

When you start a game of Among Us with 4 to 15 players, you'll be given a secret role: either a Crewmate or an Impostor.

• Crewmates: Most players will be Crewmates. Your main job is to complete small tasks around the map, like fixing wires, downloading data, or emptying garbage. These tasks help keep the ship (or other location) running. You also need to watch out for suspicious behavior from other players. If you see a dead body, you can report it, which calls an emergency meeting where everyone can discuss who they think the Impostor is. You then vote on who to eject from the game. If you vote out all the Impostors, or complete all your tasks, Crewmates win!

I remember one game where I was a Crewmate doing a task in Medbay. Suddenly, another player, Blue, walked past the emergency button right after Black was killed nearby. It just felt off. When the body was reported, I spoke up about Blue's strange path, and everyone agreed to vote them out. Turns out, they were an Impostor! That feeling of putting the clues together is what makes the game so fun.

• Impostors: A smaller number of players (1 to 3, depending on settings) are chosen to be Impostors. Your goal is to secretly kill enough Crewmates until there are equal numbers of Impostors and Crewmates, or to cause a major sabotage that isn't fixed in time. Impostors look exactly like Crewmates, so you have to blend in. You can pretend to do tasks, use vents to move around the map quickly without being seen, and sabotage different parts of the map like the lights or oxygen supply to create chaos. Your biggest tool is lying and tricking other players during discussions.

Once, I was playing as an Impostor and managed to kill someone near the electrical room. I quickly vented away and then walked back to the scene, acting like I had just arrived. When another player reported the body, I joined the discussion, pretending to be shocked and even threw suspicion on an innocent Crewmate. It was a close call, but the other players believed me! It really makes you think on your feet.

Why People Love Among Us

Among Us is loved because it's a social game that makes you use your brain. It’s not just about quick reflexes; it's about being observant, communicating well, and sometimes being a good liar. The simple, cartoon-like graphics make it friendly for most ages, and each game feels different because of the random roles and player interactions. Plus, with custom roles like Engineers who can use vents, Scientists who check vitals, and Shapeshifters who can change their appearance, the game stays fresh and exciting.

If you’re looking to get better at spotting Impostors or being a sneaky one yourself, checking out tips on how to win in Among Us can really help improve your gameplay.

Among Us is all about trying to figure out who to trust and who is secretly working against everyone. It’s a fun, exciting game that's easy to pick up, but hard to master!

If you enjoy the world of Among Us and want to personalize your character with cool skins or pets, you can use Playstorm to earn towards App Store or Google Play gift cards, which can then be used for in-app purchases.