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| alt = Cartoon astronauts in colored spacesuits floating through space. A bright light and many stars are visible behind them. In front of them are the words "Among Us", with the "A" replaced by an astronaut.
| developer = StoneToss
| publisher = StoneToss
| released = {{Ubl|'''Android, iOS'''|June 15, 2018|'''Windows'''| November 16, 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Us|title=Among Us on Steam|access-date=2021-10-25 |archive-date=2021-10-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025004806/https://store.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Us|url-status=live}}</ref>|'''Nintendo Switch'''|December 15, 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/among-us-switch/|title=Among Us for Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Official Site|website=www.nintendo.com|access-date=2022-09-30 |archive-date=2022-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921161514/https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/among-us-switch/|url-status=live}}</ref>|'''PS4, PS5, Xbox One, {{nowrap|Xbox Series X/S}}'''|December 14, 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last1=T.|first1=Victoria|url=https://www.innersloth.com/xbox-playstation-launch-on-dec-14/|title=Xbox & PlayStation launch on Dec 14! &#124; Innersloth – Creators of Among Us and the Henry Stickmin Collection!|date=October 21, 2021 |access-date=2021-10-25 |archive-date=2021-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027073956/https://www.innersloth.com/xbox-playstation-launch-on-dec-14/|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
| platforms = {{Ubl|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[iOS]]|[[Windows]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Party video game|Party]]|[[Social deduction game|social deduction]]}}
| programmer = The Glitch{{Efn|name=fortegreen|Better known as "Fortegreen".<ref name=":7" />}}
| designer = Mr. Amogus{{Efn|name=amogus|Known as the vice-president of the StoneToss Corporation.<ref name=":3" />}}
| composer = Dr. SUS
| artist = {{ubl|Dr. SUS{{Efn|name=sus}}|Amy Rose}}
| engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]]
| title = Amogus
| caption = Cover art
}}<!--This article uses "Impostor", spelled with 2 'o's, rather than "Imposter", as the former is what is used within the game. The Evelyn Lau quote uses the latter as this is what she wrote verbatim.-->'''''Amogus'''''{{Efn|When discussing its planned sequel, the game was given the [[retronym]] of '''''Among Us 1''''' by the game's developers as well as several news outlets.<ref name="sequelannouncement" /><ref name="gamerantsequel" /><ref name="techraptorsequel" /><ref name="sequelsomag" />|name=|group=}} is a 1970 [[online multiplayer]] [[social deduction game]] developed and published by American meme studio StoneToss. The game was inspired by the party game [[Mario Party]] and the science fiction horror film ''[[User:SonicIn2022/sandbox/The Impostor|The Impostor]]''.<ref name=":37">{{Cite web |title=Original Among Us Was a Much Different and More Stressful Game |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/among-us-game-original/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830105259/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/among-us-game-original/ |archive-date=2022-08-30 |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=GAMING |language=en}}</ref> The game allows for [[cross-platform play]], released on [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices in June 2018 and on [[Windows]] later that year in November. The game was ported to the [[Nintendo Switch]] in December 2020 and on the [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]] in December 2021. A virtual reality adaptation, ''[[Among Us VR]]'', was released on November 10, 2022.

''Amogus'' takes place in [[Science fiction|space-themed]] settings where players are colorful armless cartoon astronauts. Each player takes on one of two roles: most are Crewmates, but a small number play Impostors.{{Efn|The game uses the spelling "Impostor" rather than the alternative "Imposter" (though both are correct).<ref>{{cite web |last1=King |first1=Austin |title=Among Us Impostor vs. Imposter: Why InnerSloth Spells It Different |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-impostor-imposter-innersloth-spelling-different-why/ |website=ScreenRant |access-date=April 9, 2021 |date=January 18, 2021 |archive-date=2021-05-10  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510032105/https://screenrant.com/among-us-impostor-imposter-innersloth-spelling-different-why/ |url-status=live }}</ref>}} Crewmates work to complete assigned tasks in the game while identifying and voting out sussy Impostors (which appear identical to Crewmates) by means of social deduction, while Impostors have the objective of killing the Crewmates.

While the game was initially released in 2018 to little mainstream attention, it received a massive influx of popularity in 2020 due to many [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] [[Online streamer|streamers]] and [[YouTuber]]s playing it, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It received favorable reviews from critics on account of its fun and entertaining gameplay. The game and its stylized characters have been the subject of various internet memes.

== Gameplay ==

''Amogus'' is a [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer game]] for four to fifteen players.<ref name=":29">{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Among Us' 3rd Birthday & 15 Player Lobbies! – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/261573/among-us-3rd-birthday-15-player-lobbies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616153421/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/261573/among-us-3rd-birthday-15-player-lobbies |archive-date=2021-06-16 |access-date=June 16, 2021 |website=[[itch.io]]}}</ref> Up to three players are randomly<ref>{{cite web |author=Izaak |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Is there a surefire way to become an imposter in Among Us? |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-how-become-impostor-among-us |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603032019/https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-how-become-impostor-among-us |archive-date=2021-06-03 |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=[[Sportskeeda]]}}</ref> and secretly chosen to be the Impostor(s) each round. As of 2021, four playable [[Level (video games)|maps]] are available, an old spaceship called "The SUS Ship", an underground infinite building called "The Backrooms", a toilet called "Poopus", or "The Bank", a setting from StoneToss' ''Distraction Dance'' series.<ref name=":31">{{cite web |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=March 31, 2021 |title=The newest Among Us map, The Airship, is now live |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-map-the-airship-live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210331190420/https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-map-the-airship-live/ |archive-date=2021-03-31 |access-date=March 31, 2021 |work=[[PC Gamer]]}}</ref><ref name=":32">{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=March 31, 2021 |title=LET'S GO AIRSHIP 🎉 New update out now! – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/237019/lets-go-airship-new-update-out-now |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402152601/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/237019/lets-go-airship-new-update-out-now |archive-date=2021-04-02 |access-date=April 4, 2021 |website=[[Itch.io]]}}</ref> The Crewmates can win the game one of two ways; either by completing all assigned tasks or by ejecting all Impostors. Impostors can likewise win in two ways; either by killing or ejecting all Crewmates,{{Efn|The game automatically declares a victory in favor of the Impostors if the number of Crewmates is reduced to be equal to the number of Impostors; as this would cause the Impostors to always hold a plurality vote during an emergency meeting, making it impossible for Crewmates to vote out Impostors.}} or by sabotaging a critical system on the map (provided the Crewmates do not resolve it in time).{{Efn|Games can also end by players quitting the match if doing so fulfills any win condition. If a Crewmate quits the game, their tasks are automatically considered completed.}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Duckworth |first=Joshua |date=October 8, 2020 |title=Among Us: 5 Quality of Life Improvements The Game Needs |url=https://gamerant.com/among-us-5-imposter-ghosts-penalties-cheating-quality-life-improvements/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021125732/https://gamerant.com/among-us-5-imposter-ghosts-penalties-cheating-quality-life-improvements/ |archive-date=2020-10-21 |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mc |first=Chris |date=October 2, 2020 |title=How to Find the Impostor in Among Us |url=https://www.gamespew.com/2020/10/eighteen-tips-for-beating-the-impostor-in-among-us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029192904/https://www.gamespew.com/2020/10/eighteen-tips-for-beating-the-impostor-in-among-us/ |archive-date=2020-10-29 |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=GameSpew |language=en-GB}}</ref> At the start of the game, Crewmates are assigned "tasks" to complete around the map in the form of [[minigame]]s, [[Puzzle|minipuzzles]], and simple toggles, mostly consisting of maintenance work on vital systems such as fixing wires and downloading data. Impostors cannot complete tasks, but may pretend to perform "fake" tasks to feign appearance as legitimate Crewmates. Impostors, however, can perform [[sabotage]]s, ranging from minor (such as disabling [[Lighting|lights]], making Crewmates blind) to critical (such as disabling [[Life-support system|oxygen generators]]), requiring immediate counteraction by Crewmates to prevent their deaths. Impostors may enter and traverse [[Duct (flow)|ventilation ducts]] (commonly known as "venting"), and kill nearby Crewmates. To help Crewmates identify Impostors, there are various [[surveillance system]]s on each map, such as [[security cameras]] on The SUS Ship, a doorlog system with sensors in The Backrooms,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stella |first=Marloes |date=September 25, 2020 |title=Among Us Guide: tips to winning as Crewmates |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/guide-tips |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927151252/https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/guide-tips |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=September 26, 2020 |website=[[PCGamesN]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> and a vitals indicator in Poopus that shows the living status of all players. In addition, certain "visual tasks" provide animated cues, such as scanning oneself in the Skeld's [[Sick bay|medbay]]. As Impostors cannot perform tasks, Crewmates can use visual tasks to confirm their identity to nearby Crewmates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meluso |first=Maria |date=October 20, 2020 |title=Every Visible Task in Among Us (& How They Work) |url=https://screenrant.com/every-visible-task-among-us-how-to-complete/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028171504/https://screenrant.com/every-visible-task-among-us-how-to-complete/ |archive-date=2021-10-28 |access-date=November 8, 2020 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>

Any living player may call a group meeting by reporting a dead body, or by pressing an Emergency Meeting button.{{Efn|During critical sabotages, emergency meetings cannot be called by button, but dead bodies can still be reported.}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=September 18, 2020 |title=New Among Us players keep accidentally outing themselves as aliens |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/18/21445675/among-us-community-memes-new-players-accidental-guilt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123249/https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/18/21445675/among-us-community-memes-new-players-accidental-guilt |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en}}</ref> During meetings, players discuss — via the [[Online chat|in-game text chat]] or an external [[Voice chat in online gaming|voice chat]] application such as [[Discord]] — who they believe to be Impostors based on available [[Eyewitness testimony|witness testimonies]], with Impostors lying to hide their identity or sussing other players. Impostors can be sussed beyond [[reasonable doubt]] if they are seen venting or killing a Crewmate, but ultimately players must weigh the veracity or value of each other's statements. Players then vote for who they believe is an Impostor, if a [[Plurality voting|plurality vote]] is obtained, the player who received the most votes is "ejected" from the game. Players who are killed or ejected become Glitches (which use the unique color Fortegreen), which are unable to be seen by or interact with living players. Effectively spectators, Glitches may see and pass through walls, follow players or other Glitches and chat with other Glitches.

A November 2021 update added additional specialized roles to the game: Crewmates can also be Jesters, the Police, or Guardian Angels. Jesters can traverse vents like Impostors, albeit to a limited capacity. The Police can check vitals at any time to see if any player has been killed recently. Glitches of Crewmates can become Guardian Angels, which can temporarily protect living players from being killed. Impostors likewise can be Morphlings, allowing them to temporarily morph into other players and assume their color and appearance.

An alternative Sonic.exe -themed 'Hide and Seek' gamemode was added in December 2022. There are no meetings or ejections. All roles are replaced with two roles: the EXE (which can be only 1) and the Souls. The EXE must kill the Souls, hide in vents, morph into a Crewmate or taunt a Crewmate. When the EXE wins and the Souls lose, the Souls get jumpscared by an I AM GOD message.<ref name=":38">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-09 |title=NEW GAME MODE: Hide n Seek is here! {{!}} Emergency Meeting #35 {{!}} Innersloth – Creators of Among Us and The Henry Stickmin Collection! |url=https://www.innersloth.com/new-game-mode-hide-n-seek-is-here-emergency-meeting-35/ |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=www.innersloth.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Prior to each game, various options can be adjusted to customize aspects of gameplay, such as player movement speed, the allowed number of emergency meetings, number of tasks and visual tasks, or whether or not an Impostor is revealed after being voted off, allowing participants to manually balance the game's settings to their desires.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garst |first=Aron |title=Playing "Among Us?" Here are some tips and alternate rules to up the ante. |language=en-US |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/tips/among-us-tips-rules/ |url-status=live |access-date=October 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013043239/https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/tips/among-us-tips-rules/ |archive-date=2020-10-13 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> Players may modify their own appearances with [[Cosmetic (video gaming)|cosmetics]], including [[Skin (video gaming)|skins]], hats, visors and pets,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wilde |first=Tyler |date=September 24, 2020 |title=How to customize your character in Among Us |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-customize-your-character-in-among-us/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927112805/https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-customize-your-character-in-among-us/ |archive-date=September 27, 2020 |access-date=September 28, 2020}}</ref> some of which are purchasable as [[microtransaction]]s.

== Development and release ==

=== Early development ===
{{Video game timeline|2020=[[Nintendo Switch]]|2022={{ubl|''[[Among Us VR]]''|Hide-and-seek mode}}|2018a=iOS/Android|2018b=Windows|2019a="The Backrooms"|2019b="Poopus"|2021a="The Bank"|2021b={{ubl|[[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]],|[[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]]}}|TBA="Map 9"}}
''Amogus'' was inspired by the live [[party game]] ''[[Mario Party]]'', and the [[science fiction horror]] film ''[[User:SonicIn2022/sandbox/The Impostor|The Impostor]]''.<ref name=":33">{{Cite web |last=Fischer |first=Tyler |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Original Among Us Was a Much Different and More Stressful Game |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/among-us-game-original/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204050607/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/among-us-game-original/ |archive-date=2021-02-04 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=Comicbook |language=en}}</ref> The idea for the concept was originally given by Mr. Amogus, co-founder of StoneToss, who had played ''Mario Party'' since he was a kid. In the original game, function cards were dealt and players wandered around a house, aimlessly, while another person secretly killed the players, drawing a finger around their neck. Most of its mechanics were still present in ''Amogus'', but the team wanted to "alleviate the need to create an interesting home model and have someone wandering around in a boring environment". So, they decided that the game would be space-themed and also added tasks, which, according to The Glitch, programmer at StoneToss, "changed several times during development".<ref name=":33" /><ref name=":28">{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2021 |title=Among Us dev recounts how the game took flight, including early game ideas |url=https://indieworld.nintendo.com/news/#among-us-dev-recounts-how-the-game-took-flight |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212160019/https://indieworld.nintendo.com/news/#among-us-dev-recounts-how-the-game-took-flight |archive-date=2021-02-12 |access-date=February 9, 2021 |website=Nintendo}}</ref>

Development began in November 2017.<ref name=":28" /> The game was initially intended to be a mobile-only [[local multiplayer]] game with a single map. Bromander paused development on Innersloth's other game, ''The Distraction Dance Collection'', in order to build ''Amogus''{{'}} first map, The SUS Ship.<ref name="newgroundspod">{{Cite web |title=#27 – Innersloth |url=https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/972286 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119213937/https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/972286 |archive-date=2020-11-19 |access-date=October 20, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> When they began developing the first map, they intended that the ship was always in crisis and that the Impostors could do tasks. However, they found this setup "stressful" and decided that it "[wouldn't leave] much time for sus memework and informed meeting conversations".<ref name=":33" /><ref name=":28" /> Willard described [[playtest]]ing as painful and frustrating, as the game would break down during sessions forcing him to send playtesters new builds off of [[Google Play]]. The team tested the game with 8 of their friends and never tested the game with 9 or the maximum of 10 players.<ref name="newgroundspod" /> The game was developed using the [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]] engine.

The game was released in June 2018 to [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] under the AppID of "redsus".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Among Us – Apps on Google Play |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_US |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123231/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en_US |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2020 |website=[[Google Play]] |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after release, ''Amogus'' had an average player count of 30 to 50 concurrent players. Dr. SUS blamed the game's poor release on StoneToss being "really bad at marketing". The team nearly abandoned the project multiple times but continued work on it due to a "small but vocal player base", adding in online multiplayer, new tasks, and customization options. The game was released on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on November 16, 2018. [[Cross-platform play]] was supported upon release of the Steam version.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Power |first=Tom |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Is there crossplay in Among Us? |url=https://www.gamepur.com/guides/is-there-crossplay-in-among-us |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924153020/https://www.gamepur.com/guides/is-there-crossplay-in-among-us |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2020 |website=Gamepur |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Matthews |first=Emma |date=September 10, 2020 |title=How crossplay works in Among Us |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-crossplay-pc-and-mobile/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123342/https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-crossplay-pc-and-mobile/ |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020}}</ref> Originally, the game had no audio to avoid revealing hidden information in a local setting,{{Efn|For example, the sound of an Impostor killing a Crewmate could reveal to other Crewmates who the Impostor was.|name=|group=}} and Willard mixed sounds from numerous sound packs to compose the SFX during the game's Steam release.<ref name="newgroundspod" />

On August 8, 2019, Innersloth released a second map, The Backrooms,<ref>{{Cite web |last=InnerSloth |date=August 8, 2019 |title=MIRA HQ Launched! – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/94023/mira-hq-launched |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123251/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/94023/mira-hq-launched |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=[[Itch.io]] |language=en}}</ref> an "infinite building roughly the size of The SUS Ship." A third map, Poopus, was added on November 12, 2019, and is set in a research station.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=November 12, 2019 |title=Polus Map Launched! – Among Us by InnerSloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/109603/polus-map-launched |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123255/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/109603/polus-map-launched |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=[[Itch.io]] |language=en}}</ref> The fourth map, the Bank, was released on March 31, 2021, and is based on a location in the ''Distraction Dance'' universe.<ref name=":31" /><ref name=":32" /> The Backrooms and Poopus originally cost players {{Currency|4}} via in-app purchase. Their prices were reduced to {{Currency|2}} on January 6, 2020, then made free on June 11, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last=Innersloth |date=January 6, 2020 |title=Among Us and Innersloth in 2020 – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/118224/among-us-and-innersloth-in-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924212833/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/118224/among-us-and-innersloth-in-2020 |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=September 27, 2020 |website=[[Itch.io]] |language=en}}</ref> While the map packs are still available for purchase on all platforms, they now only provide the player the skins that were bundled with the maps.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 11, 2020 |title=Among Us – All Maps Free and Among Us Merch! – Steam News |url=https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/945360/view/2406558942705547209 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926165007/https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/945360/view/2406558942705547209 |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=September 27, 2020 |website=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] |language=en}}</ref> According to programmer The Glitch, the team "stuck with [the game] a lot longer than we probably should have from a pure business standpoint", putting out regular updates to the game as often as once per week. This led to a steady increase in players, causing the game's player base to [[Snowball effect|snowball]]. Bromander attributed this to the studio having enough savings to keep working on the game even while it was not selling particularly well.

=== Canceled sequel and ongoing updates ===
In August 2020, the team shifted focus onto a sequel, ''Amogus 2''. During this time, Dr. SUS and Amy Rose continued to update ''Amogus'', increasing the maximum player base, adding four servers and three regions,<ref>{{cite web |last=Willard |first=Forest |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Among Us Beta 2020.9.1 :: Among Us General Discussions |url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/945360/discussions/0/2923353981937819321/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123256/https://steamcommunity.com/app/945360/discussions/0/2923353981937819321/ |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2020 |website=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] Community |language=en}}</ref> and implementing longer multiplayer codes to support more concurrent games.<ref>{{cite web |last=Willard |first=Forest |date=September 10, 2020 |title=Servers Update (2020.9.9 beta) :: Among Us General Discussions |url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/945360/discussions/0/2952628643857359158/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123256/https://steamcommunity.com/app/945360/discussions/0/2952628643857359158/ |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 18, 2020 |website=[[Steam (service)|Steam]] Community |language=en}}</ref> On September 23, 2020, the team announced that they abandoned development of the sequel in favor of reworking the original game's codebase, which they described as "outdated and not built to support adding so much new content", so the team made plans to rework the game's core code to enable adding new features.<ref name=":12">{{cite web |last=Innersloth |date=September 23, 2020 |title=The Future of Among Us |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/181107/the-future-of-among-us |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924084429/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/181107/the-future-of-among-us |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=September 23, 2020 |website=[[Itch.io]]}}</ref> The team subsequently announced their plans to fix the game's server issues and widespread [[Cheating in online games|cheating]] problem,<ref name=":24">{{Cite web |last=Grayson |first=Nathan |date=October 2, 2020 |title=Among Us Has A Cheating Problem |url=https://kotaku.com/among-us-has-a-cheating-problem-1845256959 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003212735/https://kotaku.com/among-us-has-a-cheating-problem-1845256959 |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |website=[[Kotaku]] |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":25">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=October 8, 2020 |title=Among Us with randoms is rough |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/8/21499102/amoung-us-playing-game-popularity-random-public-lobbies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009025656/https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/8/21499102/amoung-us-playing-game-popularity-random-public-lobbies |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":26">{{Cite magazine |last=Wilde |first=Tyler |date=October 5, 2020 |title=Of course there are already Among Us cheaters |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/of-course-there-are-already-among-us-cheaters/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009115036/https://www.pcgamer.com/of-course-there-are-already-among-us-cheaters/ |archive-date=October 9, 2020 |access-date=October 9, 2020}}</ref> as well as add a system for banning disruptive players.<ref name=":21">{{Cite web |last=Turney |first=Alexandria |date=October 9, 2020 |title=Everything Among Us Desperately Needs To Add |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-voice-chat-report-filter-new-maps/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013144959/https://screenrant.com/among-us-voice-chat-report-filter-new-maps/ |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2020, [[Color blindness|colorblind]] support for the "wires" task was added to the ''Amogus'' [[Beta development stage|beta]] on Steam, as well as some previously unannounced lobby customization options.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kent |first=Emma |date=October 12, 2020 |title=Among Us beta adds new ways to spice up investigations |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-12-among-us-beta-adds-new-ways-to-spice-up-investigations |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013075055/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-12-among-us-beta-adds-new-ways-to-spice-up-investigations |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=Eurogamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wheelock |first=Kyle |date=October 13, 2020 |title=Among Us Beta Updates Make Both Impostors' & Crewmates' Jobs Easier |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-beta-updates-impostors-crewmates-tasks-easier/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160731/https://screenrant.com/among-us-beta-updates-impostors-crewmates-tasks-easier/ |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref> As-of-yet unimplemented features include a fifth map, the Sheriff role, and new game modes.<ref name=":21" /><ref name=":35">{{Cite magazine |last=Hetfeld |first=Malindy |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Among Us teases new crewmate colour ahead of 'next big update' announcement this June |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-teases-new-crewmate-colour-ahead-of-next-big-update-arriving-june/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525140023/https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-teases-new-crewmate-colour-ahead-of-next-big-update-arriving-june/ |archive-date=2021-05-25 |access-date=May 25, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":36">{{Cite web |last=J. Teuton |first=Christopher |date=June 10, 2021 |title=Among Us New Map & Hide and Seek Mode Revealed At Summer Games Fest |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-hide-seek-new-map-achievements-colors/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614133436/https://screenrant.com/among-us-hide-seek-new-map-achievements-colors/ |archive-date=2021-06-14 |access-date=June 14, 2021 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

In mid-February 2021, the game added a feature called Quickchat, which replaces the standard chat interface with a series of preset phrases that players must pick from. Players under the age of 13 are required to use Quickchat, but those over 13 are also allowed to use Free Chat, which allows them to type text messages.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-08 |title=What Among Us' New Quickchat Feature Is (& What It Does) |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-quickchat-wheel-new-feature-works-how/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425035541/https://screenrant.com/among-us-quickchat-wheel-new-feature-works-how/ |archive-date=2021-04-25 |access-date=2021-04-25 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-03-08 |title=Among Us introduces quick chat option that's "faster and safer" |language=en |work=Rock Paper Shotgun |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/among-us-quick-chat-feature-update |url-status=live |access-date=2021-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425035542/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/among-us-quick-chat-feature-update |archive-date=2021-04-25}}</ref> First announced at [[The Game Awards 2020]], the Bank map was released on March 31, 2021.<ref name=":31" /><ref name=":32" /> The Airship features multiple floors, contraptions, tasks, and "more".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=M. G. H. |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Among Us 'The Airship' Map: Release Date, Leaks, Costumes and More |url=https://mobilegaminghub.com/2020/12/12/among-us-the-airship-map-release-date-leaks-costumes-and-more/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211200039/https://mobilegaminghub.com/2020/12/12/among-us-the-airship-map-release-date-leaks-costumes-and-more/ |archive-date=2020-12-11 |access-date=December 11, 2020 |website=Mobile Gaming Hub |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adler |first=Matthew |date=November 19, 2020 |title=Among Us Teases New Airship Map |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-teases-new-map-with-boat-theme |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119233602/https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-teases-new-map-with-boat-theme |archive-date=2020-11-19 |access-date=2020-11-19 |website=IGN}}</ref> In addition, Game Awards presenter [[Geoff Keighley]]'s face was added as a skin. The map itself is based upon the ''Distraction Dance'' series' Henry Clan Bank.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skrebels |first=Joe |date=December 11, 2020 |title=Among Us Reveals New Map, The Airship |url=https://sea.ign.com/news/167007/among-us-reveals-new-map-the-airship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202153116/https://sea.ign.com/news/167007/among-us-reveals-new-map-the-airship |archive-date=2022-02-02 |access-date=December 14, 2020 |website=[[IGN]] Southeast Asia |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |language=en-sg}}</ref> Innersloth also stated that the map would be free to all players.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=November 3, 2020 |title=Small Patch and Small Roadmap – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/192737/small-patch-and-small-roadmap |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225171523/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/192737/small-patch-and-small-roadmap |archive-date=2021-02-25 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=[[Itch.io]]}}</ref><ref name=":32" /> It also features a skin bundle that includes ''Distraction Dance''-themed cosmetic that can be bought on Steam.<ref name=":32" />

The accounts system was implemented along with the update, and it allows players to report players that are not following Innersloth's Code of Conduct in order to make the game a welcoming and respectful place. Punishment includes temporary to permanent bans. They also stated that reports would be viewed manually and not by bots, that account creations would be required if players want to use Free Chat or to customize their nicknames, and that people under the age of 13 would need their parents' permission to create an account. Implementing an account system also allowed Innersloth to add account linking and a friending system in future updates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holt |first=Kris |date=March 24, 2021 |title=The upcoming 'Among Us' account system is mostly about making the game safer |url=https://www.engadget.com/among-us-account-system-safety-harassment-kids-185830761.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325001524/https://www.engadget.com/among-us-account-system-safety-harassment-kids-185830761.html |archive-date=2021-03-25 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=Engadget}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=March 24, 2021 |title=Info on Accounts – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/235010/info-on-accounts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324191333/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/235010/info-on-accounts |archive-date=2021-03-24 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=[[Itch.io]]}}</ref> Innersloth later revealed on the game's official Twitter account a new color to the game, Rose, which was included in the game's next update along with five other colors: Toxic, Dull, Gray, Bloody, and Banana, which were revealed during Summer Game Fest on June 10, 2021, alongside other upcoming content, including a fifth map, new Hide & Seek game mode, and new roles such as Sheriff and Police.<ref name=":35" /><ref name=":36" /> The new colors, along with 15 player lobby support, new meeting screen and revamp at the game's design, was released on June 15, 2021, during the game's third anniversary.<ref name=":29" />

On July 7, 2021, Innersloth released a minor update that adds a new task, "Clean Vent", which involves the Crewmate cleaning a specific vent, preventing Impostors (and as of the November 9 update, Engineers) from using it, as well as some icon changes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Among Us July 7 Patch Notes: New Vent Cleaning Task, Bug Fixes |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-july-7-patch-notes-new-vent-cleaning-task-bug-fixes/1100-6493670/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707173341/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-july-7-patch-notes-new-vent-cleaning-task-bug-fixes/1100-6493670/ |archive-date=2021-07-07 |access-date=2021-07-07 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 9, 2021, a major update was released that introduced four new roles (Shapeshifter, Engineer, Scientist, and Guardian Angel), achievements, a level system, controller support, custom keybinds, visor cosmetics, cosmetic bundles called "Cosmicubes", various in-game currencies, and a major revamp to the in-game store, which also reveals the names of the costumes.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanton |first1=Rich |date=November 10, 2021 |title=Big Among Us update adds four new roles, an XP system, and multiple currencies |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/big-among-us-update-adds-four-new-roles-an-xp-system-and-multiple-currencies |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120112309/https://www.pcgamer.com/big-among-us-update-adds-four-new-roles-an-xp-system-and-multiple-currencies/ |archive-date=2021-11-20 |access-date=November 20, 2021 |website=PC Gamer}}</ref> On March 31, 2022, a friending system was added, which allows players to see who they recently played with, send and receive friend requests, send and receive lobby invites, as well as the ability to block people.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Among Us on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509579445916471297 |access-date=April 21, 2022}}</ref> On June 21, 2022, the game was patched to include colorblind text.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Among Us |title=Among Us on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1539298907414335488 |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=[[Twitter]] |language=en}}</ref> At [[The Game Awards 2022]] on December 8, 2022, it was announced that the Hide & Seek mode would be released the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Watts |first=Steve |date=2022-12-08 |title=Among Us Gets Official Hide And Seek Mode Very Soon |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-gets-official-hide-and-seek-mode-very-soon/1100-6509859/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Console releases ===
Amid its popularity, Innersloth considered releasing the game to [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] consoles, but encountered a problem in implementing player communication, since standard text-based or voice-based chat seemed unusable. They considered a system similar to the "quick comms" system from ''[[Rocket League]]'', as well as the possibility of developing an entirely new communication system for the game. Versions of the game for Xbox consoles were later announced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-06 |title=Here's everything you need to know about Among Us for Xbox |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/among-us-xbox |access-date=2021-04-20 |website=Windows Central}}</ref>

''Among Us'' was released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on December 15, 2020, the same day it was announced during [[Nintendo Direct]] [[Indie World]] showcase. The Switch version supports cross-platform play with the mobile and Windows versions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farokhmanesh |first=Megan |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Among Us launches for the Nintendo Switch today |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/15/22176459/among-us-nintendo-switch-cross-play-launch |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126040326/https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/15/22176459/among-us-nintendo-switch-cross-play-launch |archive-date=2021-01-26 |access-date=December 15, 2020 |website=[[The Verge]] |language=en}}</ref> This port was published by Play EveryWare.<ref name=":30">{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=March 18, 2021 |title=📣 March 31 – The Airship Releases! – Among Us by Innersloth |url=https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/232933/-march-31-the-airship-releases |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320201853/https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us/devlog/232933/-march-31-the-airship-releases |archive-date=2021-03-20 |access-date=March 20, 2021 |website=[[Itch.io]]}}</ref> Upon release, the Switch version had an [[Video game exploit|exploit]] to access ''The Airship'' prior to its official release in early 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Julia |date=December 16, 2020 |title=How to play Among Us' new Airship map on Nintendo Switch |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/16/22179208/among-us-new-map-airship-nintendo-switch |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220132438/https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/16/22179208/among-us-new-map-airship-nintendo-switch |archive-date=2020-12-20 |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en}}</ref> The exploit was fixed two days after release in the Switch version's first update.<ref>{{Cite web |author=rawmeatcowboy |date=December 20, 2020 |title=Among Us Airship map glitch fixed |url=https://gonintendo.com/stories/374458-among-us-airship-map-glitch-fixed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220064545/https://gonintendo.com/stories/374458-among-us-airship-map-glitch-fixed |archive-date=2020-12-20 |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=gonintendo.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2020 |title=List of Nintendo Switch game patches/updates |url=http://www.benoitren.be/switch-gamepatches.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20201223200717/http://www.benoitren.be/switch-gamepatches.html |archive-date=December 23, 2020 |access-date=December 23, 2020 |website=benoitren.be |language=en}}</ref>

''Among Us'' was released digitally for PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], Xbox One, and [[Xbox Series X/S]] consoles on December 14, 2021, along with its release on the [[Xbox Game Pass]] for console. These versions support cross-platform play with existing Windows, Switch, and mobile versions. Unique to the PlayStation ports are special customization options based on ''[[Ratchet & Clank]]''. Physical releases for consoles were available in Europe the same day, while North American physical releases were released in January 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=October 21, 2021 |title=Among Us is coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and Xbox Game Pass on December 14th |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/21/22738583/among-us-xbox-playstation-game-pass-release-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021163823/https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/21/22738583/among-us-xbox-playstation-game-pass-release-date |archive-date=2021-10-21 |access-date=October 21, 2021 |work=[[The Verge]]}}</ref>

=== ''Among Us VR'' ===
{{Main|Among Us VR}}
During [[The Game Awards 2021]], a standalone VR version titled ''Among Us VR'' was announced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Rebekah |date=December 9, 2021 |title=Among Us Vents Into VR |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-vents-vr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210030851/https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-vents-vr |archive-date=2021-12-10 |access-date=2021-12-10 |website=IGN}}</ref> Co-developed by [[Schell Games]], Innersloth, and Robot Teddy,<ref>{{cite web |title=Among Us VR on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849900/Among_Us_VR/ |access-date=15 November 2022 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> the game was released on November 10, 2022 for the [[Meta Quest 2]] and Windows via [[Steam (service)|Steam]], with a PlayStation 5 version via [[PlayStation VR2]] planned for the future.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Woods |first1=Sam |date=10 November 2022 |title=Among Us VR PC Release Date, Time and Compatibility Information |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/11/10/among-us-vr-pc-release-date-time-and-compatibility/ |access-date=14 November 2022 |website=HITC}}</ref>

''Among Us VR'' features similar gameplay to the original game, but is played from a first-person perspective. Several of the original game's tasks were recreated, alongside new ones. At the time of release, the only level in the game is The Skeld 2; further content updates are planned, though no details have been announced.<ref name="AOVR IGN Review">{{cite web |last1=Stockdale |first1=Henry |date=10 November 2022 |title=Among Us VR Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-vr-review |access-date=15 November 2022 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>{{clear}}

== Popularity ==

=== 2020 spike ===
[[File:Sodacrop.png|alt=Sodapoppin in a purple Twitch hoodie|right|thumb|[[Sodapoppin]], a [[Streamer (video gaming)|streamer]], is credited with popularizing ''Among Us'' on the live-streaming platform [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]].]]
While ''Among Us'' was released in 2018, it was not until mid-2020 that it saw a surge of popularity, initially driven by content creators online in South Korea and Brazil. Bromander stated that the game is more popular in Mexico, Brazil, and South Korea than in the United States. According to Willard, [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] streamer [[Sodapoppin]] first popularized the game on Twitch in July 2020. Many other Twitch streamers and YouTubers followed suit, including prominent content creators [[xQc]], [[Pokimane]], [[Shroud (gamer)|Shroud]], [[Ninja (gamer)|Ninja]], [[MrBeast]], [[Disguised Toast]] and [[PewDiePie]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zheng |first=Jenny |date=September 21, 2020 |title=Among Us Is Even More Popular Than You Think Right Now |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-is-even-more-popular-than-you-think-right-now/1100-6482376/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923035935/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-is-even-more-popular-than-you-think-right-now/1100-6482376/ |archive-date=September 23, 2020 |access-date=September 24, 2020 |website=[[GameSpot]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-08 |title=Disguised Toast Talks More About Not Being Invited to Jimmy Fallon Among Us Game |url=https://gamerant.com/disguised-toast-jimmy-fallon-not-invited/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104060157/https://gamerant.com/disguised-toast-jimmy-fallon-not-invited/ |archive-date=2022-01-04 |access-date=2022-01-04 |website=Game Rant |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[COVID-19 pandemic]] was frequently cited as a reason for the popularity of ''Among Us'', as it allowed for socializing despite [[Social distancing measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic|social distancing]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is 'Among Us', and How Did It Get So Popular? – Review Geek |url=https://www.reviewgeek.com/58061/what-is-among-us-and-how-did-it-get-so-popular/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409141004/https://www.reviewgeek.com/58061/what-is-among-us-and-how-did-it-get-so-popular/ |archive-date=2021-04-09 |access-date=April 7, 2021 |website=www.reviewgeek.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Epstein |first=Adam |date=October 2020 |title=How an obscure 2018 computer game became a global phenomenon overnight |url=https://qz.com/1911718/how-among-us-became-a-global-video-game-phenomenon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002010031/https://qz.com/1911718/how-among-us-became-a-global-video-game-phenomenon/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=[[Quartz (publication)|Quartz]] |language=en |ref=none}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Keith |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Among Us is the ultimate party game of the Covid era |url=http://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/sep/29/among-us-the-ultimate-party-game-of-the-covid-era |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002033808/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/sep/29/among-us-the-ultimate-party-game-of-the-covid-era |archive-date=2020-10-02 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=[[The Guardian]] |language=en |ref=none}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sands |first=Sean |date=August 23, 2020 |title='Among Us' Is Not Just the Game of 2020, It's '2020: The Game' |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/ep43yz/among-us-is-not-just-the-game-of-2020-its-2020-the-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001082837/https://www.vice.com/en/article/ep43yz/among-us-is-not-just-the-game-of-2020-its-2020-the-game |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=[[Vice Media|Vice]] |language=en |ref=none}}</ref> Emma Kent of ''[[Eurogamer]]'' believed that the release of Innersloth's ''The Henry Stickmin Collection'' also contributed to awareness of ''Among Us'', and ''[[PC Gamer]]''{{'}}s Wes Fenlon credited Twitch streamer SR_Kaif for "prim[ing] ''Among Us'' for its big moment." Fenlon also praised ''Among Us'' for improvements over other popular tabletop games that had been inspired by Mafia, such as ''[[Secret Hitler]]''. He said other video game adaptations of Mafia such as ''[[Town of Salem]]'' and ''[[Werewolves Within]]'' were "just add[ing] an online interface for the basic Werewolf rules," whereas ''Among Us'' is as an entirely new take on the concept. Along with ''[[Fall Guys]]'' and the ''[[Jackbox Party Pack]]s'', ''Among Us'' provided a narrative-less experience that helped to avoid the "cultural trauma" of the pandemic, according to M.J. Lewis of ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Lewis |first=M.J. |date=December 4, 2020 |title=Among Us and a Resurgence of Narrative-Free Games |url=https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-narrative-free-games-pandemic-coronavirus/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208211913/https://www.wired.com/story/among-us-narrative-free-games-pandemic-coronavirus/ |archive-date=2020-12-08 |access-date=December 4, 2020}}</ref>

=== Memes and mods ===
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The game's popularity continued into the following months. [[YouTube]] reported that videos about ''Among Us'' were viewed 4 billion times in September 2020,<ref name="youtube">{{cite web |date=October 14, 2020 |title='Among Us' Surged in September – 'Among Us' videos topped 4 billion views in September |url=https://www.youtube.com/trends/articles/among-us-september/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160744/https://www.youtube.com/trends/articles/among-us-september/ |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2020 |work=[[YouTube]] Culture and Trends |quote=Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game developed by an American indie game studio, Innersloth. Among Us is a space-themed game in which a crew of astronauts must complete tasks while trying to figure out who among them is an imposter, who is sabotaging their work and killing the other players. The game has been available for about two years, but the viewership of videos related to the game soared last month. There were over 4 billion views of videos related to Among Us in September.}}</ref> and [[TikTok]] videos related to ''Among Us'' had over 13 billion views in October 2020.<ref name="newyorktimes">{{cite web |last=Lorenz |first=Taylor |date=October 14, 2020 |title=With Nowhere to Go, Teens Flock to Among Us – YouTubers, influencers and streamers popularized the multiplayer game. Then their fans started playing too. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/style/among-us.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014204604/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/style/among-us.html |archive-date=October 14, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2020 |work=[[The New York Times]] |quote=When an indie game company created Among Us in 2018, it was greeted with little fanfare. The multiplayer game remained under the radar as many games do — until the summer of the pandemic. Eager to keep viewers entertained during quarantine, Chance Morris, known online as Sodapoppin, began streaming the game, created by InnerSloth, to his 2.8 million followers on Twitch in July. By mid-September, Among Us caught on like wildfire. Suddenly major YouTube stars, TikTok influencers, and streamers were playing it. PewDiePie, James Charles, and Dr. Lupo have all played the game for millions.}}</ref> YouTuber CG5 wrote a song based on the game in September 2020, titled "Show Yourself", and gained over 60 million views in four months.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gravelle |first=Cody |date=November 6, 2020 |title=Among Us Music Video Goes Viral After Game Dominates Sales and Streaming |work=[[ScreenRant]] |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-show-yourself-music-video/ |url-status=live |access-date=February 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011084223/https://screenrant.com/among-us-show-yourself-music-video/ |archive-date=2020-10-11}}</ref>{{efn|The song’s popularity led to 2 sequels, Lyin’ To Me and Good To Be Alive, released in November 2020 and February 2021, respectively.}} In September 2020, the game exceeded 100 million downloads and its player count rose to 1.5 million concurrent players<ref>* {{Cite magazine |last=Macgregor |first=Jody |date=September 9, 2020 |title=Multiplayer space mystery Among Us hits 1.5 million simultaneous players |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/multiplayer-space-mystery-among-us-hits-15-million-simultaneous-players/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123259/https://www.pcgamer.com/multiplayer-space-mystery-among-us-hits-15-million-simultaneous-players/ |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 12, 2020 |ref=none}}
* {{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Among Us had 1.5 million people playing at the same time this weekend |language=en-US |website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]] |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/09/08/among-us-had-1-5-million-people-playing-at-the-same-time-this-weekend/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909025017/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/09/08/among-us-had-1-5-million-people-playing-at-the-same-time-this-weekend/ |archive-date=September 9, 2020 |ref=none}}
* {{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Dustin |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Among Us reaches 1.5 million concurrent players |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/player-count |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909025026/https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/player-count |archive-date=September 9, 2020 |access-date=September 8, 2020 |website=[[PCGamesN]] |language=en-GB |ref=none}}
* {{Cite web |last=Zheng |first=Jenny |date=September 18, 2020 |title=Among Us Is Really, Really Popular Right Now |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-is-really-really-popular-right-now/1100-6482376/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123301/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-is-really-really-popular-right-now/1100-6482376/ |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 19, 2020 |website=[[GameSpot]] |language=en-US |ref=none}}</ref> (nearly 400 thousand of which were on Steam), then peaked at 3.8 million in late September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lugris |first=Mark |date=September 29, 2020 |title=Among Us Had 3.8 Million Concurrent Players Last Weekend |url=https://www.thegamer.com/among-us-3-8-million-concurrent-players-last-weekend/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001152149/https://www.thegamer.com/among-us-3-8-million-concurrent-players-last-weekend/ |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |access-date=October 1, 2020 |website=TheGamer |language=en-US}}</ref> The sudden increase in players overloaded the game's server, which according to Willard was "a totally free [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] server, and it was terrible." This forced him to work quickly, under [[Crunch time (video gaming)|crunch time]], to resolve these issues.

In August 2020, Innersloth opened an online store for ''Among Us'' themed merchandise. The game's popularity inspired many original songs, [[fan art]] and [[internet meme]]s, Willard expressed that fan-created content "really is the best part" of making ''Among Us'', and Bromander called it "my favorite thing to see". The game popularized the slang word "sus" (meaning "suspicious" or "suspect"),<ref name="cnbc">{{cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Salvador |date=October 14, 2020 |title=How Amazon's Twitch turned an obscure game called Among Us into a pandemic mega-hit |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/14/how-among-us-became-a-mega-hit-thanks-to-amazon-twitch.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160729/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/14/how-among-us-became-a-mega-hit-thanks-to-amazon-twitch.html |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2020 |work=[[CNBC]] |quote=Developed by InnerSloth, a small studio in Redmond, Washington, Among Us was download nearly 42 million times on Steam in the first half of September, according to Safebettingsites.com, and it was downloaded nearly 84 million times on iOS and Android that month, according to SensorTower. The game hasn’t left the top five on Apple’s U.S. App Store since Sept. 1, and it has seen more than 158 million installs worldwide across the App Store and Google Play to date, SensorTower says.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=September 21, 2020 |title=Among Us fans are calling everything 'pretty sus,' and it keeps working |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/21/21449498/among-us-fans-pretty-sus-meme-explained |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924153115/https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/21/21449498/among-us-fans-pretty-sus-meme-explained |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2020 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Alina |date=October 5, 2020 |title=Red Is Lowkey Sus: A Political Reflection on "Among Us" |url=https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2020/10/5/red-lowkey-sus-political-reflection-among-us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160736/https://www.chicagomaroon.com/article/2020/10/5/red-lowkey-sus-political-reflection-among-us/ |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 15, 2020 |website=[[The Chicago Maroon]] |language=en}}</ref> which had been used before the game's release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sus {{!}} Meaning & Definition of Sus by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com |url=https://www.lexico.com/definition/sus |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023084942/https://www.lexico.com/definition/sus |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=Lexico Dictionaries {{!}} English |language=en}}</ref> Other slang terms as well as internet memes popularized and inspired by ''Among Us'' include 'Sussy' and 'Sussy [[Baka (Japanese word)|Baka]]' (derived from "sus"),<ref>{{cite web |date=5 May 2021 |title=What is "Sussy Baka" on TikTok? Among Us & anime trend goes viral |url=https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-is-sussy-baka-on-tiktok-among-us-anime-trend-goes-viral-1567557/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401065913/https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-is-sussy-baka-on-tiktok-among-us-anime-trend-goes-viral-1567557/ |archive-date=2022-04-01 |access-date=1 April 2022 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ainswroth |first=Harry |date=5 April 2021 |title=What does 'sussy baka' mean and why does everyone on TikTok say it? |url=https://thetab.com/uk/2021/05/04/sussy-baka-203893 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505110753/https://thetab.com/uk/2021/05/04/sussy-baka-203893 |archive-date=2021-05-05 |access-date=1 August 2021 |website=The Tab}}</ref> 'When the Imposter is Sus' (an ironic meme based on ''Among Us'', usually alongside an edited photo of [[Jerma985]]),<ref>{{Cite web |title=When The Imposter Is Sus/Sus Jerma |url=https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/when-the-imposter-is-sus-sus-jerma |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205012311/https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/when-the-imposter-is-sus-sus-jerma |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |website=Know Your Meme}}</ref>{{User-generated source|date=May 2022}} and 'Amogus' ([[satiric misspelling]] of "''Among Us''").<ref>{{cite web |date=16 September 2021 |title=Fellow fans of legumes, take a gander at these official Among Us costumes |url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2021/09/16/fellow-fans-of-legumes-take-a-gander-at-these-official-among-us-costumes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917005402/https://nintendowire.com/news/2021/09/16/fellow-fans-of-legumes-take-a-gander-at-these-official-among-us-costumes/ |archive-date=2021-09-17 |access-date=17 September 2021 |website=Nintendo Wire}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=4 March 2021 |title=Random: 'Amogus' Is A Playable Among Us Pokémon Hack |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/random_amogus_is_a_playable_among_us_pokemon_hack |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917005357/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/random_amogus_is_a_playable_among_us_pokemon_hack |archive-date=2021-09-17 |access-date=17 September 2021 |website=Nintendo Life}}</ref> In addition, the meme "Among Us everywhere" is a phenomenon where unexpected objects resemble the crewmate character.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Victoria Phillips |date=April 17, 2021 |title=Among Us Everywhere: Things That Look Like Among Us Crewmates |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-everywhere-meme-look-like-crewmates-impostors/ |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=[[ScreenRant]]}}</ref>  In September 2022, "Sus" was added to [[Merriam-Webster]]'s dictionary.<ref>{{cite web |last=Moon |first=Marialla |date=September 9, 2022 |title=Merriam-Webster just yeeted a bunch of internet slang into the dictionary |url=https://www.engadget.com/merriam-webster-metaverse-sus-yeet-dictionary-131223012.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909133910/https://www.engadget.com/merriam-webster-metaverse-sus-yeet-dictionary-131223012.html |archive-date=2022-09-09 |accessdate=September 9, 2022 |work=[[Engadget]]}}</ref>

During its time of widespread popularity, ''Among Us'' was controversially played by the [[United States Navy|U.S. Navy]] [[Esports]] team, in which players on the stream used in-game names referencing the [[N-word]] ("Gamer Word") and the [[Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki|bombing of Nagasaki]] ("Japan 1945" and "Nagasaki"). The stream was deemed "offensive" and "intolerable" by some viewers.<ref>* {{Cite web |last=Lemon |first=Jacon |date=September 13, 2020 |title=US Navy's Twitch account criticized for streaming games with offensive player names |url=https://www.newsweek.com/us-navys-twitch-account-criticized-streaming-games-offensive-player-names-1531578 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123308/https://www.newsweek.com/us-navys-twitch-account-criticized-streaming-games-offensive-player-names-1531578 |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020 |website=[[Newsweek]] |language=en |ref=none}}
* {{Cite web |last=Gault |first=Matthew |date=September 14, 2020 |title=A U.S. Navy Twitch Stream Included Jokes About Nagasaki and the N-Word |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kp3db/a-us-navy-twitch-stream-included-jokes-about-nagasaki-and-the-n-word |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123259/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kp3db/a-us-navy-twitch-stream-included-jokes-about-nagasaki-and-the-n-word |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |access-date=September 15, 2020 |website=[[Vice Media|Vice]] |language=en |ref=none}}
* {{Cite news |last=Marchetto |first=Claudia |date=September 14, 2020 |title=Among Us: la Marina americana lo gioca su Twitch usando nickname razzisti ed è bufera |language=it |website=[[Eurogamer]].it |url=https://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2020-09-14-news-videogiochi-among-us-giocato-twitch-marina-militare-usa-nickname-razzisti |url-status=live |access-date=September 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921123341/https://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2020-09-14-news-videogiochi-among-us-giocato-twitch-marina-militare-usa-nickname-razzisti |archive-date=September 21, 2020 |ref=none}}</ref> The sailor responsible for the stream was later kicked off the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harkins |first=Gina |date=2020-09-16 |title=Navy Kicks Sailor Off Esports Team After Racist Usernames Appear in Game Stream |url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/16/navy-kicks-sailor-off-esports-team-after-racist-usernames-appear-game-stream.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718161303/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/16/navy-kicks-sailor-off-esports-team-after-racist-usernames-appear-game-stream.html |archive-date=2022-07-18 |access-date=2022-07-18 |website=[[Military.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In October 2020, U.S. Representatives [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]] and [[Ilhan Omar]] streamed the game alongside several other prominent streamers such as [[Pokimane]] and [[Hasan Piker]] as a way to encourage people to vote in the [[2020 United States presidential election]], drawing almost 700,000 concurrent viewers on Twitch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Abram |date=October 20, 2020 |title=Almost 700,000 People Flock To Twitch To Watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Play Hit Video Game 'Among Us' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2020/10/20/almost-700000-people-flock-to-twitch-to-watch-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-play-hit-video-game-among-us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021174100/https://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2020/10/20/almost-700000-people-flock-to-twitch-to-watch-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-play-hit-video-game-among-us/ |archive-date=2020-10-21 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ziady |first=Hanna |date=October 21, 2020 |title=Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just played a video game on Twitch to encourage voting |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/21/tech/aoc-twitch-account-voting/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021110926/https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/21/tech/aoc-twitch-account-voting/index.html |archive-date=2020-10-21 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |work=[[CNN]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2020 |title=Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Streams On Twitch With Hasan Piker And Pokimane, Draws Over 430,000 Viewers |url=https://kotaku.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-streams-on-twitch-with-hasan-p-1845431479 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021052704/https://kotaku.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-streams-on-twitch-with-hasan-p-1845431479 |archive-date=2020-10-21 |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=[[Kotaku]] |language=en-us}}</ref>

The game received several mods made by the community, which added roles, game modes, cosmetics, etc.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Matheus |first=Emma |date=March 22, 2021 |title=The best Among Us mods to try with your friends |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/best-among-us-mod-download/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323014004/https://www.pcgamer.com/best-among-us-mod-download/ |archive-date=2021-03-23 |access-date=March 25, 2021}}</ref> ''Among Us'' was featured in [[Twitch Rivals]] 2020, an online gaming tournament which was held on December 4, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Arnab |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Twitch Rivals Among Us Showdown: Trainwrecks wins for the 4th time in a row, Glitch Pet Twitch Drops active on his channel! |url=https://thesportsrush.com/among-us-news-twitch-rivals-among-us-showdown-trainwrecks-wins-for-the-4th-time-in-a-row-glitch-pet-twitch-drops-active-on-his-channel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309195446/https://thesportsrush.com/among-us-news-twitch-rivals-among-us-showdown-trainwrecks-wins-for-the-4th-time-in-a-row-glitch-pet-twitch-drops-active-on-his-channel/ |archive-date=2021-03-09 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=The Sports Rush}}</ref> During the event, players were able to receive an exclusive pet called "Glitch Pet", which is the Twitch logo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayles |first=Lauren |date=December 9, 2020 |title=How to get the free Twitch Glitch pet to use in Among Us |url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/twitch-glitch-pet-among-us/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116183824/https://www.pcinvasion.com/twitch-glitch-pet-among-us/ |archive-date=2021-01-16 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=PC Invasion}}</ref>

=== October 2020 and January 2021 hacks ===
In mid-October 2020, a hacker known as "Eris Loris" began targeting mainly North American servers. Several players on the ''Among Us'' [[Reddit#Subreddits|subreddit]] and [[Twitter]] reported this player hacking their lobbies and [[spamming]] in-game chat with promotions for his YouTube channel, links to his Discord server, and controversial political messages.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Arnab |date=October 24, 2020 |title=Among Us Hacker: Who is Eris Loris & how to respond to his Among Us hack /spam attack – guide |url=https://thesportsrush.com/among-us-hacker-who-is-eris-loris-how-to-respond-to-his-among-us-hack-spam-attack-guide/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031061319/https://thesportsrush.com/among-us-hacker-who-is-eris-loris-how-to-respond-to-his-among-us-hack-spam-attack-guide/ |archive-date=2020-10-31 |access-date=October 25, 2020 |website=The SportsRush |language=en-US}}</ref> Eris Loris threatened to personally hack players that refused to subscribe to his YouTube channel. The Discord server has been found to contain large amounts of offensive content, such as racist language, gore, pornography, and images depicting animal abuse.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |last=Emma |first=Kent |date=October 23, 2020 |title=Among Us is dealing with a huge spam attack |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-23-among-us-is-dealing-with-a-huge-spam-attack |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024215004/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-23-among-us-is-dealing-with-a-huge-spam-attack |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=October 24, 2020 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |language=en-Us}}</ref>

A ''Eurogamer'' report from October 23, 2020, features an interview with a person claiming to be Eris Loris, conducted via the Discord server from one of the links provided in the hacked games. In the interview, Loris claims he created the bot responsible for the hacks "in only six hours", and had enlisted up to 50 volunteers to form a [[botnet]] which boosted the strength of their attacks. Loris claimed that the hack impacted 4.9 million players in 1.5 million games. He added that the hacks were part of a publicity stunt to influence players to vote for [[Donald Trump]] in the [[2020 United States presidential election]].<ref name=":22" />

Innersloth added an in-game message warning players about the hacks on October 22,<ref name=":22" /> and released a statement on Twitter the next day. They said they were "super aware" of the hacking issue, and stated that an "emergency server update" would be pushed out to combat the hacks. They encouraged players to stick to private games and to avoid playing on public ones until the update was released.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Innersloth |date=October 23, 2020 |title=Innersloth's Response to the hacking problem |url=https://twitter.com/InnerslothDevs/status/1319471920115376130 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024234001/https://twitter.com/InnerslothDevs/status/1319471920115376130 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=October 24, 2020 |website=[[Twitter]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The team plans to address the hacking vulnerabilities as part of a planned overhaul for the game.<ref name=":24" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":26" /> At the end of January 2021, players reported on Twitter the return of Eris Loris' hack attack, which is now distributing ''Among Us'' cheats.<ref name="EirsLorisWave2">{{Cite web |last1=Khan |first1=Aqdas |date=January 30, 2021 |title=Eris Loris Among Us : "Another hack wave?", Players ask questions as Eris Loris hack is reportedly back |url=https://thesportsrush.com/eris-loris-among-us-another-hack-wave-players-ask-questions-as-eris-loris-hack-is-reportedly-back/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209175256/https://thesportsrush.com/eris-loris-among-us-another-hack-wave-players-ask-questions-as-eris-loris-hack-is-reportedly-back/ |archive-date=2021-02-09 |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=The Sports Rush |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Reception ==
{{Video game reviews
| qid = none
| MC = PC: 85/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite Metacritic |id=among-us |type=game |vgtype=pc |title=Among Us (PC) |access-date=February 14, 2021}}</ref><br />[[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]: 79/100<ref name="MCSwitch">{{cite Metacritic |id=among-us |type=game |vgtype=switch|title=Among Us (Switch) |access-date=February 14, 2021}}</ref>
| 4P = 68/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Switch/Test/42379/84750/0/Among_Us.html|title=Test: Among Us|last=Krosta|first=Michael|date=February 3, 2021|website=[[4Players]]|access-date=April 11, 2021|archive-date=2021-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411161544/https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Switch/Test/42379/84750/0/Among_Us.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GI = 8/10<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/among-us/among-us-review-better-late-than-never|title=Among Us Review – Better Late Than Never|last=Ruppert|first=Liana|date=September 29, 2020|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=October 29, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115112314/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/among-us/among-us-review-better-late-than-never|archive-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref>
| JXV = 14/20<ref name="JXV">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1327943/among-us-que-vaut-vraiment-le-party-game-du-confinement.htm|title=Test : Among Us : Que vaut vraiment le party game du confinement ?|author=Tiraxa|date=November 23, 2020|website=Jeuxvideo.com|access-date=November 28, 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127052408/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1327943/among-us-que-vaut-vraiment-le-party-game-du-confinement.htm|archive-date=November 27, 2020}}</ref>
| IGN = 9/10<ref name="IGNReview" />
| NLife = 8/10<ref name="NintendoLife">{{Cite web|first1 = PJ|last1 = O'Reilly|url = https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/among_us|title = Among Us Review (Switch eShop)|website = Nintendo Life|date = December 21, 2020|access-date = February 7, 2021|language = en-US|archive-date = 2021-02-01 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210201170624/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/among_us|url-status = live}}</ref>
| PCM = 4/5 (iOS)<ref name="PCMag">{{cite web |url= https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/among-us-for-ios |title= Among Us (for iOS) Review |last= Minor |first= Jordan |date= 28 October 2020 |website= PCMag |access-date= 23 January 2022 |archive-date= 2022-01-23  |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220123001605/https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/among-us-for-ios |url-status= live }}</ref>
| PSQ = 7/10<ref name="Push Square">{{cite web |url= https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/among-us |title= Mini Review: Among Us (PS5) – Social Deduction Sensation Is Best with Buddies |last= Barker |first= Sammy |date= 24 December 2021 |website= Push Square |access-date= 23 January 2022 |archive-date= 2022-01-23  |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220123001605/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/among-us |url-status= live }}</ref>
}}
''Among Us'' was well received by critics. On the aggregator website [[Metacritic]], the PC port received a 85 of 100 score based on 9 critic reviews, while the [[Nintendo Switch]] version received a 79 of 100 score based on 9 critic reviews, both them indicating "generally favorable reviews". It was also considered one of the "Best PC Games for 2018", being ranked 17th, and as the "#38 Best Discussed PC Game of 2018".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best PC Games for 2018 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/year/pc/filtered?sort=desc&year_selected=2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620222040/https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/year/pc/filtered?sort=desc&year_selected=2018 |archive-date=2021-06-20 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Best PC Video Games |url=https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/discussed/pc/filtered?sort=desc&year_selected=2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121032720/https://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/score/metascore/discussed/pc/filtered?year_selected=2018&sort=desc |archive-date=2020-11-21 |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=[[Metacritic]]}}</ref> Since December 2020, ''[[IGN]]'' considered it one of 2020's best reviewed games so far.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sirani |first=Jordan |date=September 25, 2020 |title=The Best Reviewed Games of 2020 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-reviewed-games-of-2020-so-far |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517014602/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-reviewed-games-of-2020-so-far |archive-date=2021-05-17 |access-date=March 30, 2021 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

Elliott Osange of ''Bonus Stage'' considered that the game is "silly fun", but felt that is more fun "to be an Impostor".<ref name=":27">{{Cite web |last=Osange |first=Elliott |date=September 23, 2020 |title=Among Us Review |url=https://www.bonusstage.co.uk/2020/09/23/among-us-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304093858/https://www.bonusstage.co.uk/2020/09/23/among-us-review/ |archive-date=2021-03-04 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Bonus Stage}}</ref> Craig Pearson of ''[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]'' had the same opinion, found playing as an Impostor "a lot more fun" than playing as a Crewmate, which he called "exhausting". In reference to the game's popularity among streamers, Evelyn Lau of ''[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]]'' said: "Watching the reactions of people trying to guess who the imposter<!--Do not switch "imposter" to "impostor". Do not add "sic" either, as "imposter" is a spelling accepted as correct.--> is (and sometimes getting it very wrong) or lying terribly about not being the imposter<!--Likewise.--> is all quite entertaining." Alice O'Conner of ''Rock, Paper, Shotgun'' described the game as "Mafia or Werewolf but with minigames".<ref>{{Cite news |author=O'Conner |first=Alice |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Among Us had 1.5 million people playing at the same time this weekend |website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]] |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/09/08/among-us-had-1-5-million-people-playing-at-the-same-time-this-weekend/ |url-status=live |access-date=September 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200909025017/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/09/08/among-us-had-1-5-million-people-playing-at-the-same-time-this-weekend/ |archive-date=September 9, 2020}}</ref> Andrew Penney of ''TheGamer'' said the game was "worth it for the price" and that "who you play with dictates how fun the game is." L'avis de Tiraxa of ''[[Jeuxvideo.com]]'' praised the game's Freeplay mode, which offers newer players "to browse the map alone to accommodate the places", as they would need to play several games in order to "perfect their strategies".

Leana Hafer from ''[[IGN]]'' stated in her verdict on the game: "I don't have any sus that this will be the last game of its breed to make a splash, since we’re already seeing its influence on even mega-games like Fortnite". As a negative point, she pointed out some technical problems, such as the difficulty of finding rooms that aren't already full or are a long way from getting there. She also lamented the lack of "mechanic to punish players who rage-quit when they don't get to play as impostor, or are caught dead to rights in the middle of a murder".<ref name="IGNReview">{{Cite web |last=Hafer |first=Leana |date=December 22, 2020 |title=Among Us Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128083753/https://www.ign.com/articles/among-us-review |archive-date=2021-01-28 |access-date=2021-02-06 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Tiraxa of ''[[Jeuxvideo.com]]'' was more critical of the game, lamenting the lack of an inbuilt voice chat, server bugs which "[prevent] some from joining the party, in a totally unexplained way", public servers with strangers, which she considered "less entertaining" than private servers with friends, and the large development progress, stating that the game has a "bit of a way to go before it reaches its full potential". The mobile version of the game, although being free-to-play, was criticized. Osange of ''Bonus Stage'' called the presence of ads and in-app purchases of cosmetic changes that are mostly available for free on the PC version "nonsense". He also called the PC version "stable" but also stated that the Android version is "a device-by-device situation".<ref name=":27" />

The Nintendo Switch version received some criticism. William Antonelli of ''[[Insider Inc.|Insider]]'' said that the Switch controls give "many tasks a satisfying game response". However, he also stated that most of the tasks could be "done quickly with the Switch's touchscreen control", which can only be used when the console is in handheld mode. He noted that many of the game's tasks are difficult to complete using a gamepad, which is required when the console is connected to a larger screen, and considered this version "inferior" to the PC and mobile versions.<ref name=":34">{{Cite web |last=Antonelli |first=William |date=December 23, 2020 |title='Among Us' is the biggest game of 2020, but don't play it on the Nintendo Switch |url=https://www.insider.com/among-us-nintendo-switch-game-review-2020-12 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001123917/https://www.insider.com/among-us-nintendo-switch-game-review-2020-12 |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=Insider}}</ref> He also stated that the communication system is "frustrating", as using the joystick to select letters is "slow", and said the fact that the game has support for multiplayer across multiple platforms gives Switch players "immediate disadvantage".<ref name=":34" /> PJ O'Reilly of ''Nintendo Life'' noted that the Switch lacked much of the additional content available on other platforms, such as skins, which he called a "shame".

''Among Us'' has been frequently compared to ''[[Fall Guys]]'', as both became popular as party games during the COVID-19 pandemic; the developers of both games have positively acknowledged each other on [[Twitter]].<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1308574859144945667|user=FallGuysGame|title=This is actually true<br />We love Among Us 😍|author=[[Fall Guys]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1308884508897423363|user=forte_bass|title=This is horrifying.<br />I love it.|author=Forest Willard}}</ref> Comparisons have also been drawn between the two games' [[Avatar (computing)|avatars]], which have been said to look like [[jelly bean]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fairfax |first=Zackerie |date=September 27, 2020 |title=A Fall Guys X Among Us Crossover Could Happen (& It Just Makes Sense) |url=https://screenrant.com/fall-guys-among-us-crossover-costume-skin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008063055/https://screenrant.com/fall-guys-among-us-crossover-costume-skin/ |archive-date=October 8, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Iain |date=October 1, 2020 |title=Someone has modded Among Us's Red into Left 4 Dead 2, naturally |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/left-4-dead-2/mod-among-us-red |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003173555/https://www.pcgamesn.com/left-4-dead-2/mod-among-us-red |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |website=[[PCGamesN]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> ''Among Us'' has also been compared to [[The Thing (1982 film)|''The Thing'']], ''[[Town of Salem]]'', ''Werewolves Within'', and ''[[Secret Hitler]]''.

=== Sales ===
{{As of|2020|9}}, [[Steam Spy]] estimated that the game had more than {{nowrap|10 million}} owners on [[Steam (service)|Steam]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Peters |first1=Jay |date=September 23, 2020 |title=Among Us is so popular that its developers just canceled the sequel |work=[[The Verge]] |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/23/21453499/among-us-2-sequel-popular-canceled-developers-innersloth |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030235/https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/23/21453499/among-us-2-sequel-popular-canceled-developers-innersloth |archive-date=2020-09-24}}</ref> The [[Associated Press]] noted the game was the most downloaded app on the [[App Store (iOS)|iOS App Store]] for both [[iPhone]]s and [[iPad]]s in October 2020.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 13, 2020 |title=The top iPhone and iPad apps on Apple App Store |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/the-top-iphone-and-ipad-apps-on-apple-app-store/2020/10/13/69318488-0d7c-11eb-b404-8d1e675ec701_story.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015160813/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/the-top-iphone-and-ipad-apps-on-apple-app-store/2020/10/13/69318488-0d7c-11eb-b404-8d1e675ec701_story.html |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |access-date=October 13, 2020 |quote=1. Among Us!, InnerSloth LLC |agency=[[Associated Press]] |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> According to [[SuperData Research]], the game had roughly {{nowrap|500 million}} players worldwide {{as of|2020|11|lc=y}}, with the [[free-to-play]] mobile version accounting for 97% of players and the [[buy-to-play]] PC version accounting for 3% of players, though it was the buy-to-play PC version that generated 64% of the game's gross revenue.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 18, 2020 |title=November 2020 worldwide digital games market |work=[[SuperData Research]] |publisher=[[Nielsen Company]] |url=https://www.superdataresearch.com/blog/worldwide-digital-games-market |url-status=dead |access-date=December 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201218193653/http://www.superdataresearch.com/blog/worldwide-digital-games-market |archive-date=December 18, 2020}}</ref> ''Among Us'' became one of the best selling games of 2020 on Steam, being listed on the platinum category on "The Year's Top 100" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Vikki |date=December 28, 2020 |title=Steam reveals 2020's most-played and best-selling PC games |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/steam-reveals-2020s-most-played-and-best-selling-pc-games/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231074032/https://www.gamesradar.com/steam-reveals-2020s-most-played-and-best-selling-pc-games/ |archive-date=2020-12-31 |access-date=January 1, 2021 |website=GamesRadar+}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Brittany |date=December 26, 2020 |title=Cyberpunk 2077, Among Us Top Steam's Best-Selling Games of 2020 |url=https://uk.pcmag.com/pc-games/130697/cyberpunk-2077-among-us-top-steams-best-selling-games-of-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230005617/https://uk.pcmag.com/pc-games/130697/cyberpunk-2077-among-us-top-steams-best-selling-games-of-2020 |archive-date=2020-12-30 |access-date=January 1, 2021 |website=PCMag}}</ref> The [[Nintendo Switch]] version's launch sold {{nowrap|3.2 million}} digital units in December 2020, making it the highest-earning version of the game for the month and one of the [[List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games|best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch]].<ref>{{cite news |date=January 22, 2021 |title=Worldwide digital games market: December 2020 |work=[[SuperData Research]] |publisher=[[Nielsen Company]] |url=https://www.superdataresearch.com/blog/worldwide-digital-games-market |url-status=live |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122193846/http://www.superdataresearch.com/blog/worldwide-digital-games-market/ |archive-date=January 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pastro |first=Max |date=January 25, 2021 |title=Among Us Nintendo Switch Version Sold Over 3 Million Units |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-nintendo-switch-version-sales-december-2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131025415/https://screenrant.com/among-us-nintendo-switch-version-sales-december-2020/ |archive-date=2021-01-31 |access-date=March 15, 2021 |website=Screen Rant}}</ref>

''Among Us'' was offered as a free game on the [[Epic Games Store]] during one week in May 2021. Its average daily player count jumped from around 350,000 players in the weeks before to over 2 million players during the giveaway.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bailey |first=Dustin |date=May 31, 2021 |title=Among Us goes from 350k daily PC players to two million after Epic giveaway |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/epic-players |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153845/https://www.pcgamesn.com/among-us/epic-players |archive-date=2021-06-03 |access-date=May 31, 2021 |work=[[PCGamesN]]}}</ref> On June 29, 2021, Innersloth reported on [[Twitter]] that during the game's free promotion on Epic Games Store, at least 15 million copies were claimed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-01 |title=Among Us Downloaded on Epic Games Store 15 Million Times During Giveaway |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-epic-games-store-15-million-downloads/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210708153606/https://screenrant.com/among-us-epic-games-store-15-million-downloads/ |archive-date=2021-07-08 |access-date=2021-07-01 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Awards ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" width="auto"
! scope="col" |Award
! scope="col" |Date of ceremony
! scope="col" |Category
! scope="col" |Result
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|[[Golden Joystick Awards#2020|Golden Joystick Awards 2020]]
|November 24, 2020
|Breakthrough Award|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |last=Tyrer |first=Ben |date=November 24, 2020 |title=Among Us developer wins this year's Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joysticks |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/among-us-developer-wins-this-years-breakthrough-award-at-the-golden-joysticks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128113314/https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/among-us-developer-wins-this-years-breakthrough-award-at-the-golden-joysticks/ |archive-date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=GamesRadar+}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" scope="row" |[[The Game Awards 2020]]
| rowspan="2" |December 10, 2020
|Best Mobile Game|{{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=November 18, 2020 |title=New Among Us Map Teased, Announcement Coming At The Game Awards |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-among-us-map-teased-announcement-coming-at-the-game-awards/1100-6484604/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119152145/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-among-us-map-teased-announcement-coming-at-the-game-awards/1100-6484604/ |archive-date=November 19, 2020 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |website=GameSpot}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Jackson |date=December 10, 2020 |title=The Game Awards 2020: Every result, winner, world premiere, trailers and more |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/the-game-awards-2020-every-result-winner-world-premiere-trailers-and-more/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211033532/https://www.cnet.com/news/the-game-awards-2020-every-result-winner-world-premiere-trailers-and-more/ |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 11, 2020 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|Best Multiplayer Game|{{won}}
|-
|[[Steam Awards#2020|Steam Awards 2020]]
|January 3, 2021
|Labor of Love Award|{{nominated}}
|<ref>{{cite web |author=Izaak |date=December 20, 2020 |title=Steam Awards 2020 nominees revealed |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-steam-awards-2020-nominees-revealed |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215031147/https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/news-steam-awards-2020-nominees-revealed |archive-date=2021-02-15 |access-date=November 19, 2020 |website=Sportskeeda}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=January 3, 2021 |title=The Steam Awards |url=https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124061809/https://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/ |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |work=Steam}}</ref>
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|[[2021 Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]
|March 13, 2021
|Favorite Video Game|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |author=Liz Calvario |date=March 13, 2021 |title=2021 Kids' Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List |url=https://www.etonline.com/2021-kids-choice-awards-the-complete-winners-list-161949 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314025743/https://www.etonline.com/2021-kids-choice-awards-the-complete-winners-list-161949 |archive-date=2021-03-14 |access-date=March 13, 2021 |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]]}}</ref>
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|[[Webby Awards]]
|May 18, 2021
|Breakout of the Year|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Among Us |url=http://winners.webbyawards.com/2021/specialachievement/280/among-us |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615125306/https://winners.webbyawards.com/2021/specialachievement/280/among-us |archive-date=2021-06-15 |access-date=2021-06-15 |website=[[Webby Awards|The Webby Awards]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS {{!}} The Webby Awards |url=https://www.webbyawards.com/press/press-releases/winners-announced-for-the-25th-annual-webby-awards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025175615/https://www.webbyawards.com/press/press-releases/winners-announced-for-the-25th-annual-webby-awards/ |archive-date=2021-10-25 |access-date=2021-10-25 |website=[[Webby Awards|The Webby Awards]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|Mobile Games Awards
|July 20, 2021
|Best Indie Developer|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Mobile Games Awards on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/MobileGameAward/status/1417561841023213569 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403204041/https://twitter.com/MobileGameAward/status/1417561841023213569 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Winners of 2021 – Mobile Games Awards |url=https://www.mobilegamesawards.com/the-winners-of-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022220820/https://www.mobilegamesawards.com/the-winners-of-2021/ |archive-date=2021-10-22 |access-date=2022-04-03 |language=en}}</ref>
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|[[International Game Developers Association]]
|August 27, 2021
|Community Management|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2021 |title=International Game Developers Association (IGDA) |url=https://twitter.com/IGDA/status/1431325675533881349 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227071502/https://twitter.com/igda/status/1431325675533881349 |archive-date=2022-02-27 |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=[[International Game Developers Association]] |language=en}}</ref>
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|App Store Awards
|December 2, 2021
|Connections|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2021 |title=Announcing the App Store Award Winners – The 15 best apps and games of 2021 |url=https://apps.apple.com/story/id1591083005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422155529/https://apps.apple.com/story/id1591083005 |archive-date=2022-04-22 |access-date=2022-04-03 |language=en}}</ref>
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|[[British Academy Games Awards]]
|April 7, 2022
|Evolving Game|{{nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2022 |title=BAFTA 2022 |url=https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#evolving-game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403174629/https://www.bafta.org/games/awards/2022-nominations-winners#evolving-game |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=[[British Academy Games Awards]] |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== Legacy ==
''Among Us'' has done collaborations and cross-overs with other games and studios. The first game they collaborated with was ''[[Fall Guys]]'', who added ''Among Us''-themed skins to their game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Parrish |first=Ash |date=June 30, 2021 |title=Fall Guys' Latest Costume Is Very Suspicious |url=https://kotaku.com/fall-guys-latest-costume-is-very-suspicious-1847203622 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818204454/https://kotaku.com/fall-guys-latest-costume-is-very-suspicious-1847203622 |archive-date=2021-08-18 |access-date=August 18, 2021 |work=[[Kotaku]]}}</ref> Characters from ''Among Us'' have made cameos in the indie games ''[[Astroneer]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=July 29, 2021 |title=ASTRONEER on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/astroneergame/status/1420750234309652482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185358/https://twitter.com/astroneergame/status/1420750234309652482 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> ''Sunshine Heavy Industries'',<ref>{{cite web |date=October 8, 2021 |title=Version 1.1.3 – Among Us crossover mission; dirty engine rebalance |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1542810/view/3037106866327440897 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185856/https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1542810/view/3037106866327440897 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> ''[[Cosmonious High]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=March 25, 2022 |title=Among Us Crewmate Enters 3D World Of Cosmonious High In New Collab |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-crewmate-enters-3d-world-of-cosmonious-high-in-new-collab/1100-6501905/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401162221/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/among-us-crewmate-enters-3d-world-of-cosmonious-high-in-new-collab/1100-6501905/ |archive-date=2022-04-01 |access-date=2022-04-04 |work=[[GameSpot]]}}</ref> ''[[Samurai Gunn]] 2''<ref>{{cite web |date=December 16, 2021 |title=Samurai Gunn 2 × Among Us update is now live! |url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1397790/view/3114800084600284276 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185855/https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1397790/view/3114800084600284276 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> and ''Fraymakers''<ref>{{cite web |date=January 18, 2023 |title=Fraymakers Early Access Launch Trailer! 📢 Among Us joins Fraymakers! 📢 |url=https://youtube.com/cW8oNo1hbmw |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> and ''Among Us'' is referenced in several stickers in the game ''[[A Hat in Time]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 4, 2022 |title=A Hat in Time on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/HatInTime/status/1499791852089888771 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185407/https://twitter.com/HatInTime/status/1499791852089888771 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> Several ''Among Us''-themed cards are included in ''[[The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls#Requiem Expansion|The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls Requiem]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 24, 2021 |title=Among Us Invades Binding Of Isaac: Four Souls With Crossover Cards |url=https://screenrant.com/among-us-binding-isaac-four-souls-crossover-cards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185354/https://screenrant.com/among-us-binding-isaac-four-souls-crossover-cards/ |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03 |work=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>

Themed skins and cosmetics from other games and properties have been added to ''Among Us'' as well: ''Innersloth'' and ''[[Riot Games]]'' crossed-over to bring ''[[Arcane (TV series)|Arcane]]'' themed cosmetics to ''Among Us''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaidi |first=Taha |date=2021-11-12 |title=Among Us x Arcane brings new League of Legends Cosmicube |url=https://www.upcomer.com/among-us-x-arcane-brings-new-league-of-legends-cosmicube/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112195925/https://www.upcomer.com/among-us-x-arcane-brings-new-league-of-legends-cosmicube/ |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=2021-11-14 |website=Upcomer |language=en-US}}</ref> In addition to that, Innersloth has done crossovers with ''[[Halo (franchise)|Halo]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Among Us on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509585338460622850 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185858/https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509585338460622850 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> ''[[Ratchet & Clank]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Among Us on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509584255038328833 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185401/https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509584255038328833 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> and the movie franchise ''[[Scream (franchise)|Scream]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Among Us on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509584089975644164 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403185404/https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1509584089975644164 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> Cosmetics themed after [[Benoit Blanc]] from ''[[Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery]]'', were made available with the Hide 'N Seek update on December 9, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mashable |url=https://mashable.com/ |access-date=2023-01-04 |website=Mashable |language=en}}</ref>

Outside of the game itself Innersloth has collaborated with ''[[BT21]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=November 23, 2021 |title=BT21 on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/BT21_/status/1462970465790853122 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403180802/https://twitter.com/BT21_/status/1462970465790853122 |archive-date=2022-04-03 |access-date=2022-04-03}}</ref> and ''Among Us''-themed posters were used to advertise the movie ''[[Free Guy]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Griner |first=David |date=August 10, 2021 |title=The Story Behind Free Guy's Pixel-Perfect Video Game Homage Posters |url=https://www.adweek.com/creativity/the-story-behind-free-guys-pixel-perfect-video-game-homage-posters/amp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129010100/https://www.adweek.com/creativity/the-story-behind-free-guys-pixel-perfect-video-game-homage-posters/amp/ |archive-date=2021-11-29 |access-date=2022-04-03 |work=[[Adweek]]}}</ref> The "ejected" animation was referenced in the season 2 trailer for the animated series ''[[Snoopy in Space]]'',<ref>{{cite web |date=October 19, 2021 |title=Snoopy in Space: The Search for Life – Official Trailer (2021) Apple TV+ |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxjGi3aEaXw |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001124757/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxjGi3aEaXw |archive-date=2022-10-01 |access-date=2022-04-03 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> and the Emergency Meeting screen was used in ''[[In Space with Markiplier]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 18, 2022 |title=Call an Emergency Meeting – In Space with Markiplier |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoyvZ5mXiio |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412174222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoyvZ5mXiio |archive-date=2022-04-12 |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> Among Us was also featured as a question on ''[[Jeopardy!]]''<ref>{{cite web |date=April 4, 2022 |title=Kjerstin Iverson on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/IversonKjerstin/status/1512185662811869187 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411072359/https://twitter.com/iversonkjerstin/status/1512185662811869187 |archive-date=2022-04-11 |access-date=2022-04-12}}</ref> ''Among Us'' is seen being played by characters in the 2022 film ''[[Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Features Brilliant Tribute to Among Us |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/glass-onion-a-knives-out-2-mystery-among-us-easter-egg/ |access-date=2022-11-29 |website=GAMING |language=en}}</ref>

[[Epic Games]] featured a community-created game mode in ''[[Fortnite]] [[Fortnite Creative|Creative]]'' in December 2020 called "The Spy Within", which had very similar mechanics to ''Among Us'', in which among ten players, the others have to complete tasks to earn enough coins within a limited time while trying to deduce which two players are trying to sabotage that effort.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Fortnite's new limited time mode is basically Among Us |url=https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/2020/12/15/22176360/fortnite-new-limited-time-mode-among-us-impostor-spy-within |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818204455/https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/2020/12/15/22176360/fortnite-new-limited-time-mode-among-us-impostor-spy-within |archive-date=2021-08-18 |access-date=August 18, 2021 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> Epic later added another (official and internally-developed) limited mode to ''Fortnite'' called "Impostors" in August 2021, which was recognized as even a closer take on ''Among Us'', as the same basic mechanics as "The Spy Within" were used, but now taking place within an underground bunker with a layout similar to the ''Among Us'' map. Innersloth responded in frustration to this mode, which gave no credit to Innersloth. Innersloth's co-founder Marcus Bromander stated "Is it really that hard to put 10% more effort into putting your own spin on it though?", while studio representative Callum Underwood said that Innersloth was open to collaborations, "Just ask and if you follow some basic rules it's usually fine".<ref>{{cite web |last=Good |first=Owen |date=August 18, 2021 |title=Among Us developers push back on Fortnite's 'Impostors' mode |url=https://www.polygon.com/22630673/fortnite-impostors-among-us-ripoff-copyright-sue-patent |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818204500/https://www.polygon.com/22630673/fortnite-impostors-among-us-ripoff-copyright-sue-patent |archive-date=2021-08-18 |access-date=August 18, 2021 |work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref> In an October 2021 blog posting, Epic Games did credit Innersloth and ''Among Us'' as inspirations for the "Impostors" mode.<ref>{{cite web |last=Phillips |first=Tom |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Epic Games now credits Among Us' Innersloth as inspiration for Fortnite's Impostors mode |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-epic-games-now-credits-among-us-innersloth-as-inspiration-for-fortnites-imposters-mode |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012155220/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-epic-games-now-credits-among-us-innersloth-as-inspiration-for-fortnites-imposters-mode |archive-date=2021-10-12 |access-date=October 12, 2021 |work=[[Eurogamer]]}}</ref> On June 17, 2022, both Epic and Innersloth announced a collab between ''[[Fortnite]]'' and ''Among Us'', with a "back bling" of a crewmate in interchangeable colors and the "Distraction Dance" from Innersloth's ''Henry Stickmin'' franchise available in the ''Fortnite'' item shop.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Among Us Back Bling & Emote Now Available in the Fortnite Item Shop |url=https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/emergency-meeting-among-us-back-bling-and-emote-now-available-in-the-fortnite-item-shop |access-date=2023-01-03 |website=Epic Games' Fortnite |language=en-US}}</ref>

On December 28, 2021, H2 Interactive, who publishes ''Among Us'' in Japan, announced that a [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]] [[manga]] based on the game will be published in ''[[CoroCoro Comic|Bessatsu CoroCoro]]''{{'}}s April issue on February 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morrissy |first=Kim |date=January 14, 2022 |title=Among Us Video Game Gets 1-Shot Manga In February |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-13/among-us-video-game-gets-1-shot-manga-in-february/.181454 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115132506/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-01-13/among-us-video-game-gets-1-shot-manga-in-february/.181454 |archive-date=2022-01-15 |access-date=January 15, 2022 |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=1475738512381321220|user=H2InteractiveJP|title=Among Usの読み切り漫画が別冊コロコロ4月号に登場します！お楽しみに⭐️|author=H2 INTERACTIVE公式アカウント|access-date=January 15, 2022|language=ja}}</ref> On January 13, Innersloth began promoting the manga on their official [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1481356564673880067|user=InnerslothDevs|title=Surpriseeeee! @AmongUsGame will have a 1 shot manga feature in Bessatsu Corocoro magazine on April 2022 Sparkles|author=Innersloth|access-date=January 15, 2022|language=ja}}</ref>

=== Artificial intelligence research ===
A simplified variation of ''Among Us'' called ''Hidden Agenda'' is used in the field of [[multi-agent reinforcement learning]] to show that [[artificial intelligence]] agents are able to learn a variety of social behaviors, including partnering and voting without need for communication in natural language.<ref>{{cite arXiv |eprint=2201.01816 |class=cs.AI |first1=Kavya |last1=Kopparapu |first2=Edgar A. |last2=Duéñez-Guzmán |title=Hidden Agenda: a Social Deduction Game with Diverse Learned Equilibria |last3=Matyas |first3=Jayd |last4=Vezhnevets |first4=Alexander Sasha |last5=Agapiou |first5=John P. |last6=McKee |first6=Kevin R. |last7=Everett |first7=Richard |last8=Marecki |first8=Janusz |last9=Leibo |first9=Joel Z. |last10=Graepel |first10=Thore |year=2022}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the video game industry]]

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