Among Us remains one of the most addictive multiplayer games in 2026, captivating millions with its thrilling mix of teamwork, deception, and laughter-filled emergency meetings. Developed by Innersloth, this social deduction masterpiece lets you play as innocent crewmates fixing a spaceship or sneaky impostors sabotaging everything. If you've ever wondered how to play Among Us, this in-depth tutorial breaks it down step-by-step. You'll learn setup, roles, strategies, and tips to dominate matches with friends or strangers. Get ready to suspect everyone! ๐
Starting your Among Us adventure is quick and easy. First, download the game from your app store โ it's free on mobile with optional in-app purchases for cosmetics.
1. Tap Install and wait for it to download. Launch the app featuring the iconic crewmate icon.
3. On the main menu, choose Online for public matches or Local for WiFi play with nearby friends. ๐
4. To play publicly, tap Public Match > Find Game. Select a map like The Skeld (perfect for beginners), set player count (4-15), and confirm.
5. For private games, ask a friend for a 6-8 digit room code or host your own: Tap Host, pick map, impostor count (1-3 recommended), language, and max players. Share the code!
In the lobby, customize your crewmate with colors, hats, and pets. Wait for the host to start โ roles assign randomly. Pro tip: Enable voice chat via Discord for epic discussions! ๐ฑ
Every game randomizes roles: most are Crewmates, 1-3 are Impostors (plus special roles like Engineer or Shapeshifter in advanced settings). Crewmates win by completing all tasks or ejecting all impostors. Impostors win by killing crew until equal numbers or via deadly sabotages.
As a Crewmate, your job is simple yet crucial: fix the ship! Tasks appear on your task list (top-left). Walk to rooms using the joystick, interact with objects. Mini-games like wiring or asteroids are intuitive โ just follow prompts. ๐จโ๐
Impostors get fake tasks to blend in. Your real powers: Kill button (cooldown 10-60s), Sabotage map (lights out, oxygen fail), and vents for quick travel. But get caught venting? You're toast! ๐ฅ
Special roles add twists: Engineer vents freely, Scientist checks vitals, Guardian Angel shields players. Check lobby settings to see enabled roles. Master these, and you'll outplay anyone.
Games last 5-15 minutes. Crewmates rush tasks while watching for sus behavior. Impostors stalk isolated players.
Crewmate Steps:
1. Check task list and map (top-right). Head to yellow-highlighted tasks.
2. Do tasks in groups for safety โ visual tasks (scan, clear asteroids) prove innocence.
3. Spot a body? Tap Report. Or use emergency button (1-10 uses/map).
Impostors:
1. Fake tasks to alibi. Kill when alone โ get close, tap Kill.
2. Tap Sabotage: Lights for dark kills, Reactor/Oxygen for win conditions (crew has ~60s to fix).
3. Vent: Enter via arrows, zip to another. Exit carefully! ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
During meetings (table chat): Accuse with evidence! Use Admin map, cameras, doorlogs to spot lies. Vote wisely โ skips possible.
Elevate from newbie to pro with these gems. As Crewmate: Stick together, multitask (fix sabo + tasks), call sus on speed-walkers or vent-peekers. Ghosts: Finish tasks silently.
Impostor mastery: Bait into sabotages, self-report kills, blame randoms. Shapeshift to frame others! Practice on Skeld โ smallest map, most vents. ๐ฒ
FAQs:
1. Can't hear friends? Use Discord proximity voice.
2. Laggy? Lower graphics in settings.
3. New roles confusing? Toggle off in lobby for classic fun.
4. How to host cross-platform? Online public works everywhere! โ
Common fix: Update app. Report cheaters via menu.
Now you're equipped! Jump in, play Among Us today, and turn noobs into suspects. Updates keep it fresh โ more roles and maps await. Sus everyone and win big! ๐
