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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Among Us cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Among Us cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Innersloth}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Innersloth}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =
 
|engines      =
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2019|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-09-27}}</ref>|build=2019.4.9f1}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2019|Former|ref=<ref name="former engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-09-27}}</ref>|build=2019.4.9f1}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2020|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-04-01}}</ref>|build=2020.3.22f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 16, 2018}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 16, 2018}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 12, 2021|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.lifewire.com/play-among-us-on-mac-5094552|title=How to Play Among Us on Mac|date=2021-04-28}}</ref>}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|among-us|84}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|among-us|85}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10238/among-us|82}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|10238/among-us|80}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|among-us|81}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|among-us|82}}
 
|taxonomy    =  
 
|taxonomy    =  
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Finite spend }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Party game}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Party game, Simulation, Stealth }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon,Vector art }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Among Us }}
 
|steam appid  = 945360
 
|steam appid  = 945360
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|igdb        =  
 
|igdb        =  
 
|mobygames    = among-us
 
|mobygames    = among-us
|strategywiki =  
+
|strategywiki = Among Us
 
|wikipedia    = Among Us
 
|wikipedia    = Among Us
|winehq      =  
+
|winehq      = 20016
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} Accounts from different platforms (PC storefronts, Android, iOS and Xbox) can be linked for cross-progress at [https://accounts.innersloth.com/account-management?store=steam&token=eb0ba77f8acdb56f36c3ff0107164f1a Innersloth's Account Management] page.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | among-us | unknown | | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | among-us | DRM-free | DRM-free when launched directly from executable.<ref name="engineversion"/> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | among-us | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | among-us | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| itch.io | https://innersloth.itch.io/among-us | DRM-free | Does not support account creation and login. | Steam | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ng07qjnk38j | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}} | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id1351168404 | MacApp | Free-to-play with ads. (ARM-based Macs only can download from App Store, other macs use BlueStacks Android version) |  | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9ng07qjnk38j | Microsoft Store | {{store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}, {{store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}} | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 945360 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 945360 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    =
 +
|expansion pack        = The game is supported through buying the game.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          = The game is free-to-play on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store.
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access on all other storefronts.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            = Skins, hats and pets are purchasable using in-game coins.
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\LocalLow\Innersloth\Among Us\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Innersloth\Among Us\|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\InnerSloth\AmongUs}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Innersloth.AmongUs_fw5x688tam7rm\SystemAppData\Helium\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\Innersloth.AmongUs_fw5x688tam7rm\SystemAppData\Helium\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\AppData\LocalLow\LocalLow\Innersloth\Among Us\playerStats2}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\appdata\locallow}}\Innersloth\Among Us\playerStats3}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       = unknown
+
|epic games launcher       = false
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = false
+
|xbox cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/ifglr8/among_us_in_219/g2o8vmi/ related WSGF post].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          = Only shows a 1/4 of the screen. Can be adjusted by setting the .exe compatibility "Change high DPI settings" option for "High DPI scaling override."
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Only shows a 1/4 of the screen. Can be adjusted by setting the .exe compatibility "Change high DPI settings" option for "High DPI scaling override."  
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
|antialiasing notes        = In some mini games there is a jagged edge because there is no anti aliasing
+
|antialiasing notes        = Vectorized effects, such as "flashlight" shadows, are not antialiased.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = limited
+
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = Only with vsync on, otherwise limited to 30.
+
|60 fps notes              = Gameplay runs at 60 FPS or higher. Other players movement is capped at 30.
|120 fps                    = limited
+
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Camera movement and walking animations are limited to 30 (even when the game is running at 120), some/all tasks run at 120 FPS.{{cn}}
+
|120 fps notes              = Game capped at 60 with Vsync off. Turn on Vsync to run the game at monitor's refresh rate.
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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{{Image|AmongUs-General.png|General settings including sound and controls }}
 
{{Image|AmongUs-General.png|General settings including sound and controls }}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = false
+
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = You can't have one key do two or more things.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
|full controller          = unknown
+
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = false
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = true
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
+
|dualshock 4 notes        = Also [[Controller:DualSense|DualSense with DualSense buttons.]]
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
+
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
+
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = always on
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = Vibrations are always on.
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = false
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = false
 
|steam input api          = false
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = English
+
|language  = English
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =  
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+
|language  = Irish
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =  
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Spanish
+
|language  = Italian
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =  
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Latin American Spanish
+
|language  = Japanese
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =  
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Korean
+
|language  = Korean
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =  
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
|language  = Russian
+
|language  = Portuguese
|interface = true
+
|interface = true
|audio    = n/a
+
|audio    = n/a
|subtitles = n/a
+
|subtitles = n/a
|notes    =  
+
|notes    =
|fan      =  
+
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Latin American Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
{{Image|AmongUs-Data.png|Localization selection}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|local play players  = 10
 
|local play players  = 10
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
|local play notes    = Split screen, or multi-monitor local play is possible with [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases NucleusCoop] for up to 10 players
+
|local play notes    = Split screen, or multi-monitor local play is possible with [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op] for up to 10 players
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    = 10
 
|lan play players    = 10
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|lan play notes      = Includes cross play with mobile and console.
 
|lan play notes      = Includes cross play with mobile and console.
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
|online play players  = 10
+
|online play players  = 15
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play notes    = Includes cross play with mobile and console. Public games or join via room code.
 
|online play notes    = Includes cross play with mobile and console. Public games or join via room code.
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|macos arm app          = true
 +
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            = Rewired
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Epic Online Services
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        =
 +
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
~free skins
 
chris
 
free hats
 

Latest revision as of 17:10, 2 February 2024

Among Us
Among Us cover
Developers
Innersloth
Engines
Former Unity 2019[Note 1]
Unity 2020[Note 2]
Release dates
Windows November 16, 2018
macOS (OS X) April 12, 2021[3]
Reception
Metacritic 85
OpenCritic 80
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Finite spend
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Party game, Simulation, Stealth
Art styles Cartoon, Vector art
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Series Among Us
Among Us on HowLongToBeat
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Among Us guide on StrategyWiki
Among Us on MobyGames
Among Us on Wikipedia
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Accounts from different platforms (PC storefronts, Android, iOS and Xbox) can be linked for cross-progress at Innersloth's Account Management page.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
DRM-free when launched directly from executable.[2]
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
itch.io
DRM-free
Does not support account creation and login.
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Windows
Mac App Store
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Free-to-play with ads. (ARM-based Macs only can download from App Store, other macs use BlueStacks Android version)
macOS (OS X)
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox Play Anywhere
Windows
Steam
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Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
Expansion pack The game is supported through buying the game.
Free-to-play The game is free-to-play on the Mac App Store and iOS App Store.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access on all other storefronts.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Cosmetic Skins, hats and pets are purchasable using in-game coins.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Innersloth\Among Us\
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\InnerSloth\AmongUs
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Innersloth.AmongUs_fw5x688tam7rm\SystemAppData\Helium\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/945360/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Innersloth\Among Us\playerStats3
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/945360/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Only shows a 1/4 of the screen. Can be adjusted by setting the .exe compatibility "Change high DPI settings" option for "High DPI scaling override."
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
[4]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vectorized effects, such as "flashlight" shadows, are not antialiased.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Gameplay runs at 60 FPS or higher. Other players movement is capped at 30.
Game capped at 60 with Vsync off. Turn on Vsync to run the game at monitor's refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

General settings including sound and controls
General settings including sound and controls

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music/SFX
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Latin American Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
10 Split screen, or multi-monitor local play is possible with Nucleus Co-op for up to 10 players
LAN play
10 Includes cross play with mobile and console.
Online play
15 Includes cross play with mobile and console. Public games or join via room code.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Online play servers are hosted by the dev, inbuilt server browser for public games.
Self-hosting
LAN play only

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11 DirectX 12 can be forced using the -force-d3d12 command line argument.[6]
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Input Rewired
Multiplayer Epic Online Services

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1
Processor (CPU) SSE2 instruction set support
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 10 compatible

Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2019.4.9f1[1]
  2. Unity engine build: 2020.3.22f1[2]
  3. 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-09-27
  2. 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-04-01
  3. How to Play Among Us on Mac - last accessed on 2021-04-28
  4. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-12-18
    Fullscreen was always borderless windowed in the Game Pass version.
  5. Verified by User:Rose on 2020-12-18
    Tested in the Game Pass version.
  6. Verified by User:Shadowstealer7 on 2020-12-19
    Works without any issue during testing