Among Us (2018)

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Title: Among Us
Developer: InnerSloth
Publisher: InnerSloth
Release Year: 2018
Genre: Social deduction, Party
Platforms: iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch

Summary: Among Us is a popular online multiplayer game that revolves around social deduction and teamwork. Players are crew members aboard a spaceship or space station, with the objective of completing tasks and identifying the impostors among them. The game features a hidden role mechanic, where a few players are randomly assigned as impostors whose goal is to sabotage the crew's efforts and eliminate them without being discovered. Through discussion, voting, and careful observation, crew members try to identify the impostors, while impostors attempt to deceive and eliminate crew members undetected. Among Us is known for its simple yet addictive gameplay, emphasis on player interaction, and the suspenseful atmosphere it creates during gameplay.

Key Features:

  • Social Deduction Gameplay: Among Us focuses on deception and deduction, as players interact with each other and try to identify the impostors among them.
  • Crew Tasks: Crew members must complete various tasks around the spaceship or space station while maintaining a vigilant eye for suspicious behavior.
  • Impostor Role: Impostors can sabotage the ship, create alibis, and eliminate crew members without being caught. They must blend in with the crew and deceive others to avoid suspicion.
  • Discussion and Voting: Players engage in discussions during meetings to share information, present evidence, and vote on who they believe is the impostor. Majority votes determine who gets eliminated.
  • Customizable Settings: The game allows hosts to customize various gameplay parameters, such as the number of impostors, player speed, task difficulty, and more.
  • Online Multiplayer: Among Us supports online multiplayer, allowing players to connect and play with friends or join random lobbies with players from around the world.
  • Cross-platform Support: The game supports cross-platform play, enabling players on different devices to join the same game session.
  • Cosmetics and Customization: Players can unlock and purchase cosmetic items, such as hats, skins, and pets, to personalize their characters.

Earnings: Among Us initially released in 2018 but gained widespread popularity in 2020, becoming a global phenomenon. The game is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases for cosmetic items. Its popularity and immense player base have contributed to its financial success.