Among Us was launched back in 2018, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made the game a hit. During the various lockdowns around the globe, many popular influencers like Chance Morris, PewDiePie, James Charles and more began streaming the game to millions of people, after which it has instantly transformed into a cult hit. The game currently has over 90 million downloads across multiple platforms. Here we will be taking a look at what is Among Us, how do you play it and answering some of the questions you might have about the game.

What is Among Us?

Among Us is a multiplayer game where 10 players get dropped into an alien spaceship, sky headquarters or planet base, where each player is designated with a private role of either a “crewmate” and an “impostor.” This is an online multiplayer social deduction game, and a player can either be a crewmate or an imposter. One can play the game online or on local WiFi with their select friends.