Casual · November 16, 2018

Among Us (2018)

Among Us (2018) scores 92% positive on Steam from 700.8k reviews, 85 Metacritic, developed by Innersloth.

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Among Us (2018) is a Casual title from Innersloth available on Windows. The title carries a 92% Steam positive rating across 700.8k reviews, a 85/100 Metacritic score, and 3.8k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Casual category.

Play with 4-15 player online or via local WiFi as you attempt to prepare your spaceship for departure, but beware as one or more random players among the Crew are Impostors bent on killing everyone! Originally created as a party game, we recommend playing with friends at a LAN party or online using voice chat. Enjoy cross-platform play between Android, iOS, PC, and console. Win by completing tasks to prepare the ship or ejecting all Impostors. React quickly to undo the Impostor’s sabotages. Check the Admin map and Security cameras to keep tabs on other Crewmates. Report any dead bodies immediately to start discussion of who the suspected Impostor is. Call emergency meetings to discuss suspicious behavior. Vote to eject suspected Impostors. Kill Crewmates and frame bystanders. Pretend to run tasks to blend in with the crewmates. Sneak through the vents to quickly move about the ship. Use sabotages to cause chaos and divide the crew. Close doors to trap victims and kill in private. Features Customization: Pick your color, hat, visor, skin, and pet. Lots of game options: Add more Impostors, more tasks, different roles, and so much more! Different modes to choose from: Classic or Hide n Seek. 4 different maps to play in: The Skeld, MIRA HQ, Polus, and the Airship. Quickly find a game online from the host list. In-game text chat. Rich Discord integration. Cross-platform play between PC, console, Android, and iOS!

Release & Availability

Release date Nov 16, 2018
Developer Innersloth
Base price $2.99 -40%
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 10M–100M
External links Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

Release timeline

Among Us launched on Nov 16, 2018.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Innersloth.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy Among Us

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate Among Us 92% positive across 700.8k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.

644.7k positive · 56.1k negative

Critic consensus (Metacritic)

Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 85/100 score.

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User score

Metacritic user score stands at 6.9/10.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 630.5k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 3.8k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Press quotes

“Made friends from it and probably will lose them all because of it at some point.” 10/10 – BenAshe_66 “Love the fact that they only have one bone.” 5/5 – astronautvinyls “Among Us is a game.” 10/10 – Rocket_Slime

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Casual

Community tag consensus

  • Multiplayer · 2.0k
  • Social Deduction · 1.3k
  • Online Co-Op · 1.3k
  • Space · 1.3k
  • Survival · 1.0k
  • 2D · 1.0k
  • Funny · 981
  • Psychological · 867
  • Party Game · 852
  • Co-op · 845
  • Cartoony · 765
  • Local Multiplayer · 741

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 24 hours, with a median of 11 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 2 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 33 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, Portuguese – Brazil, Spanish – Latin America, Spanish – Spain, Korean, Russian, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese – Portugal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Among Us released?

Among Us was released on Nov 16, 2018 by Innersloth.

Is Among Us worth playing?

Based on 700.8k Steam reviews, Among Us holds a 92% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does Among Us support?

Among Us runs natively on Windows.

How much does Among Us cost?

Base price on Steam is $2.99 (before seasonal discounts).

What Metacritic score did Among Us receive?

Critics rated Among Us 85/100 on Metacritic.