Ever since Among Us exploded in popularity, I’ve been on the hunt for other games that scratch that same itch. You know – the suspicion, the lies, the betrayals, and those laugh-out-loud moments when someone swears they’re innocent but clearly aren’t. The good news? There are plenty of games like Among Us that deliver that mix of tension and fun, whether you’re into survival horror, party games, or quick mobile matches.
I’ve rounded up twenty of them, and trust me, each one brings its own twist to the formula. Some lean into horror, others into chaos, and a few are perfect for when you only have a few minutes to kill. Let’s talk about them.
1. Town of Salem
I still remember the first time I played Town of Salem – it felt like someone had taken a good old-fashioned party game like Mafia or Werewolf and just dropped it online for me to play with a bunch of strangers. And honestly, it hooked me right away.
Here’s the thing: you don’t just play as “crewmates” and “impostors” here. Instead, you’ve got a whole cast of roles, from classic ones like the Sheriff and Doctor to more chaotic ones like the Jester, who actually wants to get voted out. That variety means every round feels different. One game, I’m trying to convince everyone I healed the right person. The next, I’m secretly pulling strings as the Mafia, watching chaos unfold in the chat.
What I love most, though, is the mind games. You’re constantly second-guessing everyone – and yourself. Did that guy stay quiet because he’s innocent, or because he’s guilty and scared to speak up? It’s messy, unpredictable, and that’s exactly why it’s so much fun.
2. Wolvesville – Werewolf Online
Playing Wolvesville feels like sitting around a campfire playing Werewolf with friends, except now it’s on your phone with thousands of strangers. What makes it stand out is the sheer number of players you can get in a single match.
The chaos gets cranked way up.
There’s something really addictive about watching suspicion bounce around the group. One second you’re innocent, the next half the lobby swears you’re guilty. And when you finally pull off a successful bluff? That rush of getting away with lying to a whole village is unmatched.
3. Betrayal.io
Betrayal.io is one of the closest games to Among Us in style, but it has its own twist. You’re running around completing tasks while trying not to get taken out by impostors.
Sounds familiar, right?
The fun here is that it’s a little more casual. The rounds are short, the controls are super easy, and I can jump into a game without committing a lot of time. When I want something quick but still want that mix of suspicion and teamwork, this is my go-to guilty pleasure.
4. Murder Us
Murder Us feels like Among Us’ slightly darker cousin. The setup is almost identical – crewmates versus impostors – but the vibe is way more sinister. The maps are moodier, the animations a little grimmer.
What hooked me was how easy it was to convince my friends to try it out. It’s free, it runs on pretty much any phone, and it scratches the same itch. But that darker tone gives it a different flavor, and sometimes it’s fun to swap the playful vibe of Among Us for something a bit more chilling.
5. Red Imposter
This one doesn’t hide what it is: Red Imposter is a straight-up Among Us clone. But hear me out – I actually had a blast with it. The game is built for mobile and it’s way more streamlined, which makes it perfect when I don’t feel like dealing with big lobbies or long debates.
It’s more about action than social deduction.
You sneak around, take out crewmates, and try not to get caught. Honestly, it’s kind of cathartic to just embrace being the bad guy and see how long you can last. Sometimes simplicity is what makes a clone fun in its own right.
6. Project Winter
Project Winter is the kind of game that tests your friendships in the best way. On the surface, it looks like a survival game – you’re out in the snow gathering resources, fixing equipment, trying to stay alive. But underneath, it’s a giant trust experiment. Some of you are secretly traitors, and they’ll do everything to sabotage the group.
I’ll never forget the first time a “friend” lured me away to collect supplies, only to leave me freezing in the wilderness. That betrayal hit harder than any in Among Us because survival mechanics make the stakes feel higher. It’s not just about voting someone out – it’s about making it back alive.
7. Secret Neighbor
If you’ve played Hello Neighbor, imagine that – but now you’re a group of kids trying to rescue a friend from the creepy basement. Except here’s the catch: one of the kids is actually the neighbor in disguise.
The tension is unreal.
Every time I’m running through the house with friends, I’m second-guessing every move. Did that kid just hesitate because they’re nervous… or because they’re the neighbor planning to grab me? That blend of horror and social deduction makes every round a nail-biter.
8. Deceit
Deceit takes the “trust no one” formula and cranks it up with horror vibes. You wake up in a creepy facility, and while most players are innocent, some are secretly infected with a virus. At first, everyone looks normal. But when the lights go out, the infected transform into terrifying monsters.
Those moments are pure chaos. I remember screaming into my mic while trying to convince everyone I wasn’t the one drinking blood packs when the lights were off. The mix of survival horror with social deduction gives Deceit its own flavor, and those jump scares never get old.
9. Unfortunate Spacemen
Unfortunate Spacemen is chaotic in the best way. Picture a bunch of astronauts trying to complete missions in space while one of them is secretly a shapeshifting alien. On paper, it sounds like a clone, but it’s way more action-heavy.
The gunfights, the screaming over voice chat, the alien transformations – it’s absolute madness. But that’s why I love it. When you’re the alien, stalking your teammates before striking, the adrenaline spike is huge. It feels like Among Us, but with an extra layer of sci-fi mayhem.
10. Gnosia
Gnosia flips social deduction into a single‑player time loop, and it works. Every loop, NPCs take on new roles, and I’m forced to read patterns, build trust, and then watch it all burn down when the equations change.
What surprised me most is how human the AI feels. Characters hold grudges, misread intentions, and gaslight you with unsettling confidence. It’s slow-burn, cerebral, and incredibly satisfying when your deductions finally snap into place.
11. Goose Goose Duck
This one’s pure chaos in a duck suit. Tons of roles, proximity chat, silly maps – perfect for nights when I want the drama turned up to eleven. Games swing from serious detective work to absolute nonsense fast.
And that’s the charm: wild roles + open mics = unforgettable lobbies. If you live for voice‑chat shenanigans, you’ll feel right at home.
12. Death Note: Killer Within
Think classic deduction but framed as a cat‑and‑mouse anime thriller: one player is Kira, hiding in plain sight; others coordinate, gather crumbs of evidence, and try to corner them before the body count stacks up. I love how accusations feel sharper here – every reveal lands like a twist. The social dance is tense, dramatic, and pulls you into “just one more round” territory fast.
13. Among Us VR
I didn’t realize how much pointing matters until I was literally jabbing a finger at someone in VR. Spatial audio changes everything – whispers in corridors, frantic footsteps, sudden silence when the lights die.
Tasks feel tactile, meetings feel confrontational, and lying face‑to‑face is way scarier than typing in chat. If you want the most immersive version of the formula, this is it.
14. Mafia (Party Game)
The blueprint. No fancy skins, just reads, bluffs, and the long con. I’ve had sessions where a quiet villager won the room with one perfectly timed question – and I’ve watched entire tables crumble because someone laughed at the wrong moment.
It’s the purest form of social deduction, and it teaches you how to read people better than any tutorial ever could.
15. Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight is one of those games that looks almost too simple – pixelated characters all walking around the same room – but the tension it creates is brilliant. You’re disguised as an NPC, trying to blend in with a sea of AI while finishing secret objectives. At the same time, everyone else is doing the exact same thing.
The fun is in the paranoia.
You’re watching subtle movements – was that little stutter a human mistake or just AI behavior? I’ve had rounds where I stood still for two minutes straight, hoping no one would notice me breathing too “human-like.” And the wildest part? When you’re caught, it’s usually because you outsmarted yourself. The game makes standing still feel like the boldest move you can make.
16. Fall Guys
Fall Guys doesn’t look like it belongs next to Among Us at first, but once you’re in, the similarities pop up. Both are chaotic, both thrive on group energy, and both make you laugh and scream at the same time.
Instead of deception, it’s physics and obstacle courses messing with you. I’ve had moments where I was inches from the crown, only to trip over another bean and tumble into slime. Painful? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely. And when you’re playing with friends, the blame game gets almost as heated as an emergency meeting in Among Us.
There’s no lying here, but the pure chaos bonds you in the same way – you win together, you fall together, and you argue about it for hours after.
17. Killer Inn (Upcoming)
Killer Inn is still unreleased, but the concept is wild enough to already get me excited. You’re not just sneaking around a spaceship or a village – you’re running an inn, serving guests, keeping everything in order. And if you draw the killer role? Your job is to quietly thin out the guests without raising suspicion.
That mix of hospitality management and deduction is something I haven’t seen before. It forces you to play two games at once: keep the inn believable while plotting in the shadows. I can already picture the arguments: “Why did you serve him first?” or “Why was the back room locked when you were in charge?” It’s mundane life with a sinister twist, and I can’t wait to see it play out.
18. Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction event. Calling it just a game doesn’t do it justice. Unlike Mafia or Werewolf, nobody ever gets eliminated completely – you always stay part of the story, even after death. That means the drama never slows down.
I’ve played sessions that lasted entire evenings, and they were some of the best gaming memories I’ve ever had. Dozens of roles keep the plot shifting, a storyteller guides the chaos, and the arguments get so layered that you start questioning your own logic. It’s like living inside a murder mystery, with no pause button.
19. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 takes everything from the original and dials it up.
The atmosphere is thicker, the graphics sharper, and the infected transformations even more grotesque. But what really gets me is the paranoia. Lights go out, someone screams over voice chat, and suddenly everyone’s pointing fingers.
The first time I turned infected, my heart was pounding. Do I play it cool and blend in, or start causing chaos while the group’s distracted?
That constant push and pull makes every round different. And when the group finally realizes who the infected are, the scramble to survive is pure adrenaline. It’s survival horror blended with mistrust, and it leaves you buzzing after every match.
Final Thoughts on Games Like Among Us
So, if you’ve played hundreds of hours of Among Us and want something new, you’ve got options. From party classics like Mafia to intense horror titles like Deceit, this list proves that social deduction is alive and thriving.
The beauty of games like Among Us is that they’re never really about the mechanics – they’re about the people you play with. Whether you’re lying through your teeth, laughing at a ridiculous death, or celebrating a hard-earned win, these games create moments you’ll be talking about long after the round ends.
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