Among Us stands out as one of the top-rated, family-friendly games on the App Store. When everyone has a smartphone, it transforms into the ultimate party game when you’re out of ideas. It’s dangerously fun!
The sheer number of genuine 4-star (and higher) reviews for this app is staggering, especially considering it’s less than two years old. Discover how to enhance your Among Us experience on PC.
Worried about ads? The free version’s ads are much less intrusive compared to most other games.
Additionally, there are two DLCs offering new maps, tasks, and experiences, along with several individual packs for unique skins, hats, or pets. With their affordable prices (just a few USD), each purchase is definitely worth it, supporting the developers of this remarkable game.
Among Us on PC
To play Among Us on your PC for free, download BlueStacks, search for Among Us in the App Center, and install it. This allows you to enjoy the Android version on your PC with cross-platform support, avoiding the usual cost of the PC version.
What’s the game about?
Among Us presents a straightforward yet captivating premise: you are one of 4 to 10 players aboard a spaceship. Among you, one is an Impostor whose primary objective is to eliminate the rest. The remaining players are crewmates striving to escape unharmed.
To achieve this, they must either complete several tasks or identify and vote out the Impostor in a Survivor-style elimination. Success for the crew results in victory, while the Impostor wins by eliminating all other players.
The free map, Skeld, features 14 rooms linked by 7 hallways. Everyone starts in the Cafeteria, and depending on the host’s settings and random generation, crewmates must visit various rooms to complete tasks. While Impostors lack specific tasks, they can feign completing activities to gain trust. Players can call emergency meetings or report discovered bodies to the group.
As an Impostor, your goal is to convince others of your innocence, while the crew must identify you. The voting system eliminates the player with the most votes, so persuasive communication is key. You must present compelling evidence or craft a believable narrative to mislead others within a short time limit.
If killed by the Impostor, you become a ghost. Although unable to interact with others, you can still assist in completing tasks, unseen by the living players.
Online or LAN party
Among Us shines in its ability to be enjoyed with friends. You can host a game and create a private lobby with a password. For those nostalgic for LAN parties, this offers a similar thrill without the need for multiple PCs. Playing Among Us on PC with BlueStacks offers an advantage, allowing for faster typing and reactions compared to a smartphone.
This is a fantastic way to have fun with colleagues. Alternatively, join public lobbies for online play. The community is focused on fun, with players ranging from eloquent speakers skilled in rhetoric and mind games to those who are more reserved. A great Impostor knows how to use all their tools effectively, making them a smooth operator.
Despite its simplicity, Among Us is one of the most entertaining social mobile games we’ve encountered recently. Redditors have even speculated about the game’s design and setting. Notably, the characters wear suits, hinting at an absence of atmosphere, though this isn’t the case. The need for this protection becomes apparent when killed by an Impostor.
In one animation, the Impostor kills in an alien-like fashion, yet they seamlessly mimic human interactions. A popular theory suggests the Impostor is a crewmate afflicted by a disease contracted in the medical lab. The map’s graves may indicate past victims of the illness. Thus, wearing hazmat suits makes sense as a precaution against the disease.
Currently, the game lacks a ranked mode or friend request feature, both of which would enhance the experience. A competitive mode appeals to our competitive side, while friend requests would allow us to easily reunite with favorite players. Regardless, Among Us is a hilarious mobile game perfect for passing time and sharing laughs.
