Among Us review
Find the impostor before they sabotage the ship
- Innersloth
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Windows
4.1 from 846.3K App Store ratings 500M+ Google Play downloads #89 in Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #4?
Is Among Us worth it?
It depends on what you need. Among Us scores 7.9/10 and ranks #4 in Casual & Party Games. It's best for friend groups who want a social deduction party game on their phones. Skip it if you mostly play alone, since it needs a group to be fun. Price: Free with ads; ad removal and cosmetics from $1.99 in the App Store.
The verdict
Among Us is still the easiest way to get a group of friends arguing in the best way. Four to 15 players run tasks on a ship while one or more impostors sabotage and pick people off, then everyone talks it out and votes. New roles like the Judge and the Influencer keep rounds unpredictable. It's free, with ads you can remove for $1.99, and it shines with friends far more than with random lobbies.
- 4 to 15 players per game
- Online or local Wi-Fi play
- Special roles like Judge and Influencer
- Several maps to play on
- Cosmetic Cosmicubes
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026The Influencer, a ghost Crewmate role that sends clues, plus Halloween map decorations
- Aug 2026The Judge role can overrule to eject a chosen Crewmate; new Match Info Guide
- Jun 2026Cosmicube and decorations tied to the Among Us animated show for the 8th anniversary
Privacy 7.2/10
App Store label: device ID is used to track you and is linked to you for ads and analytics. Purchases, gameplay and user ID are collected but not linked to you.
What we like
- Free and quick to learn
- Great with a group of friends
- Purchases are cosmetic or ad removal
What could be better
- Ads unless you pay to remove them
- Public lobbies can be chaotic
Friend groups who want a social deduction party game on their phones
you mostly play alone, since it needs a group to be fun
Questions about Among Us
Is Among Us worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Among Us scores 7.9/10 and ranks #4 in Casual & Party Games. It's best for friend groups who want a social deduction party game on their phones. Skip it if you mostly play alone, since it needs a group to be fun. Price: Free with ads; ad removal and cosmetics from $1.99 in the App Store.
Is Among Us free on mobile?
Yes, the phone version is free with ads. You can remove ads for $1.99 and buy cosmetics, but nothing that helps you win.
Can you play Among Us locally?
Yes. Games run online or over local Wi-Fi, for 4 to 15 players.
Is Among Us OK for kids?
The App Store rates it 9+ with parental controls, and Google Play rates it Everyone 10+. Chat in public lobbies is the main thing to watch.
What are the best alternatives to Among Us?
The closest alternatives are Stumble Guys, Roblox and Terraria. See all of them ranked on our Among Us alternatives page.
Where does Among Us rank?
Among Us ranks #4 of 8 in our Casual & Party Games ranking, with an overall score of 7.9 out of 10.