- Among Us alternatives side by side
- Ten social deduction and party games like Among Us, A to Z
- How to pick a social deduction game after Among Us
- Hosting a good Among Us style game night
- Questions to ask before your group swaps Among Us
- Among Us style games and younger players
- Mistakes groups make when moving on from Among Us
- Settling on your next game like Among Us
- Frequently asked questions
Look for a social deduction game that fits your group's size, devices and taste, from cartoon task games to snowy survival and horror. This page lists ten games like Among Us in no particular order, shows which are free to play, and gives tips for hosting a fun game night.
Among Us turned a simple idea into a worldwide habit: a small crew does chores on a spaceship, one or two of them are secretly impostors, and everyone argues about it in a meeting. It's quick, funny and brilliant for groups of friends. Once you've played a few hundred rounds, though, you might want new maps, new roles or a completely different setting for the same mix of trust and suspicion.
Below are ten games like Among Us, listed in no particular order and sorted from A to Z. Most are social deduction games where someone in the group is lying, and a couple are party games for when you want the laughs without the betrayal. Every detail comes from each game's own Steam page, App Store page or website, and most come from smaller studios. For more group ideas, my roundup of online multiplayer party games has plenty more.
Among Us alternatives side by side
In the free to play column, Yes means the game's own store page or site lists it as free to play or download, and No means it isn't free to download. Platforms are the ones each game's own page lists.
| Game | Platforms | Good for | Free to play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deceit 2 | PC (Steam) | Horror-flavoured deduction with three secret sides | Yes |
| Fall Guys | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile | Silly obstacle-course rounds with lots of players | Yes |
| Feign | PC and Mac (Steam) | Role-based mystery where everyone has a secret job | No |
| LOCKDOWN Protocol | PC (Steam) | First-person deduction with real-time voice | No |
| Project Winter | PC (Steam) | Survival in the snow with hidden traitors | No |
| Secret Neighbor | PC (Steam) | Rescuing a friend while one player is the villain | No |
| Suspects: Mystery Mansion | iPhone, iPad | Finding the killer among the guests in a mansion | Yes |
| The Jackbox Party Pack 6 | PC, Mac, Linux (Steam) | Party night bundle including a hidden identity game | No |
| Town of Salem 2 | PC and Mac (Steam) | Classic town versus mafia style deduction | Yes |
| Unfortunate Spacemen | PC (Steam) | Shapeshifting monsters hiding among the crew | Yes |
Ten social deduction and party games like Among Us, A to Z
Deceit 2
Best for: Groups who like a spooky edge, where Infected, Innocent and Cursed players all chase different goals in the dark.
Fall Guys
Best for: Friends who want the same chaotic, jelly-bean energy without the lying, racing through wobbly obstacle courses together.
Feign
Best for: Groups who enjoy reading roles carefully and piecing together clues in a game built on mystery and bluffing.
LOCKDOWN Protocol
Best for: Groups who want to look each other in the eye in first person and talk their way out of suspicion as it happens.
Project Winter
Best for: Groups of eight who like teamwork with a twist, surviving a frozen wilderness while a traitor works against them.
Secret Neighbor
Best for: Players who like a jump scare, sneaking into a creepy house while one of the group is secretly the Neighbor.
Suspects: Mystery Mansion
Best for: Phone players who want a quick find-the-killer round, with options to play with close friends or other players online.
The Jackbox Party Pack 6
Best for: Living-room game nights where everyone plays on their phones, with the hidden identity game Push The Button in the bundle.
Town of Salem 2
Best for: Fans of talking, accusing and voting, in a game built around roles, night actions and working out who's lying.
Unfortunate Spacemen
Best for: Players who like sci-fi tension, defending failing space outposts while some of the crew aren't who they seem.
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How to pick a social deduction game after Among Us
Social deduction games all ask the same question: who's lying? What changes is how you gather clues and how you talk about them. Think about what your group enjoyed most in Among Us.
- Group size. Some games need a full lobby, others work with a small group. Check the player count on the store page against your usual crowd.
- Voice or text. Voice chat by distance makes rounds noisy and funny. Text chat suits quieter groups or players who'd rather type.
- Tasks or talking. Some games keep you busy with jobs between meetings, while others are almost all discussion and voting.
- Tone. Cartoon birds, snowy survival and dark horror all feel very different on a game night.
- Devices. If half your friends play on phones and half on PC, look for games that list both.
Hosting a good Among Us style game night
- Agree a time and send the game name early, so everyone's installed it before the night.
- Play a practice round first, so new players learn the roles without pressure.
- Set simple house rules, such as no talking about the game outside meetings.
- Mix up who hosts, so the same person isn't always sorting settings.
- Take a break between rounds and swap games if energy drops.
If your friends are on older laptops, my list of free multiplayer games that run on any laptop is a handy back-up for nights when not everyone's machine can keep up.
Questions to ask before your group swaps Among Us
- Does everyone in the group have a device the game supports?
- Is it free for everyone, or will some people need to get a copy?
- How long does a round take, and does that suit your evening?
- Is the tone right for everyone playing, especially if it leans towards horror?
- Can you set up a private lobby so you only play with people you know?
Among Us style games and younger players
Social deduction games involve chatting with other players, and public lobbies can include strangers. On the US App Store listing I read for the mobile game here, the age rating was 9+, and some other countries' listings showed a higher rating. Check the rating on each game's own store page, look at whether voice chat can be switched off or limited to friends, and use private lobbies for family games. Several games on this list lean towards horror, so read the description before a younger child joins in.
For in-person fun with no screens needed, my list of party games for groups covers ideas that work around a table.
Mistakes groups make when moving on from Among Us
- Choosing a game that needs more players than your group can gather.
- Jumping straight into public lobbies instead of learning together in a private one.
- Forgetting that some friends play on different devices.
- Picking a horror game for a mixed group without checking everyone's happy with it.
- Letting one confident player explain every rule, so newcomers never get a turn to think.
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Settling on your next game like Among Us
Look at your group's size, devices and taste for spooky or silly, then pick two games from the list that fit. Play a few rounds of each on the same evening and see which one has everyone asking for one more go. That's your new game night regular.
Frequently asked questions
What is a social deduction game?
It's a game where some players secretly work against the group, and everyone else tries to work out who they are through clues, discussion and voting.
Are there free games like Among Us?
Yes. Several games on this list are listed as free to play or download on their own store pages. The table shows which ones.
Can I play games like Among Us on my phone?
Some social deduction games have mobile versions and others are PC only. Check the platforms each game's own store page lists before you plan a night.
How many players do social deduction games need?
It varies from small groups to large lobbies. Each store page states the player count, so match it to the number of friends you usually play with.
Are games like Among Us suitable for children?
Some carry teen age ratings and many include voice chat with strangers in public lobbies. Check the store rating, chat settings and private lobby options first.
