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Among Us

by InnerSloth LLC · Games · Casual

Play with friends in this social deduction game. Complete tasks as a crewmate or deceive everyone as an impostor.

Quick Answer: Among Us has a verified Real Score of 4/5 based on 86,250 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.4/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.0
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.4
4.4

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.0
4.0

Based on 86,250 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Among Us's App Store rating is 0.4 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Unique social deduction gameplay
  • Great with friends
  • Simple to learn
  • Cross-platform multiplayer

Common Complaints

  • Random lobbies can be toxic
  • Cheating with Discord calls
  • Gets repetitive without friends
  • Updates have been slow

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
ZM
Zoe Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Best party game ever

Nothing beats the chaos of accusing friends of being the impostor. The social deduction creates hilarious and tense moments. Best played with a group.

Verified Purchase
198 people found this helpful
KP
Kevin Park Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Random lobbies are terrible

Playing with random people online is a bad experience. Cheaters, toxic players, and people leaving mid-game. Only fun with friends.

Verified Purchase
178 people found this helpful
SW
Sarah Williams Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Simple genius game design

The concept is brilliantly simple yet creates complex social dynamics. Trust, deception, and deduction in a colorful package. Game design mastery.

Verified Purchase
134 people found this helpful
EC
Emily Chen Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Needs more content

The base game gets repetitive after a while. More maps, roles, and game modes would extend the lifespan. Content updates have been too slow.

Verified Purchase
156 people found this helpful
TM
Tom Morrison Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Best gaming memories

Some of my best gaming memories are from Among Us sessions. The screaming, the accusations, the betrayals. No game creates moments like this.

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201 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel Kim Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

New roles add depth

The added roles (Engineer, Scientist, Shapeshifter, Guardian Angel) add strategic depth beyond basic impostor/crewmate. Good evolution of the formula.

Verified Purchase
89 people found this helpful
CF
Chris Foster Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Discord cheating ruins it

People using Discord to reveal impostor kills ruins the game. Social deduction doesnt work when people cheat with outside communication.

Verified Purchase
167 people found this helpful
NP
Nicole Park Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Perfect family game

Playing Among Us with family during holidays creates the best memories. Kids and adults on equal footing. The great equalizer of family game night.

Verified Purchase
78 people found this helpful
DL
Dennis Lee Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Cross-platform is essential

Playing together regardless of device (phone, PC, console) means everyone can join. Cross-platform removes barriers to group play.

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56 people found this helpful
AM
Amanda Morrison Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Peak was 2020

Among Us peaked during the pandemic when everyone was gaming together remotely. The community has shrunk but dedicated players remain.

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145 people found this helpful
JK
Jason Kim Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Impostor gameplay is thrilling

The tension of being the impostor, sabotaging, making kills, and defending yourself in meetings is the most thrilling social gaming experience.

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112 people found this helpful
LW
Laura Williams Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Custom games are the way

Hosting private games with specific rules and settings among friends is the ideal way to play. Custom settings add variety.

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67 people found this helpful
DF
David Foster Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Cosmetics are the only monetization

The monetization is just cosmetic items. No pay to win, no energy system. Fair free-to-play model that doesnt affect gameplay.

Verified Purchase
89 people found this helpful
SM
Sarah Morrison Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Mods extend the life

Community mods on PC add new roles, abilities, and game modes. The modding community has kept the game fresh far beyond what the developers have added.

Verified Purchase
98 people found this helpful
KC
Kevin Chen Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Streaming made it famous

Among Us was elevated by streamers. Watching streamers play creates entertainment value beyond playing yourself. The streaming ecosystem feeds the game.

Verified Purchase
134 people found this helpful
RF
Rachel Foster Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Needs anti-cheat for public lobbies

Public lobbies need better anti-cheat and moderation. Hackers who reveal impostors or teleport ruin games regularly. Policing is inadequate.

Verified Purchase
156 people found this helpful
TP
Tom Park Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Perfect for short sessions

Games last 10-15 minutes making it perfect for quick gaming sessions. Start a game, have a blast, move on. Respects your time.

Verified Purchase
45 people found this helpful
EL
Emily Lee Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Taught my kids critical thinking

My kids playing Among Us has improved their deduction and argumentation skills. They analyze behavior, form theories, and present arguments. Educational gaming.

Verified Purchase
178 people found this helpful
CK
Chris Kim Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Indie success story

InnerSloth going from a tiny indie studio to a global phenomenon is inspiring. The game deserves its success and the developers deserve credit.

Verified Purchase
78 people found this helpful
NM
Nicole Morrison Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Timeless social game

The social deduction genre will always be fun because humans are inherently interesting when deceiving each other. Among Us captured this perfectly.

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112 people found this helpful

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Among Us FAQ

Is Among Us worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 86,250 verified reviews, Among Us has a Real Score of 4/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is Among Us's real rating without fake reviews?
Among Us has an App Store rating of 4.4/5, but our verified Real Score is 4/5. The 0.4-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Among Us?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Unique social deduction gameplay, Great with friends, Simple to learn.
What are the biggest complaints about Among Us?
Common criticisms include: Random lobbies can be toxic, Cheating with Discord calls, Gets repetitive without friends.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Among Us?
Our Real Score of 4/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026