WerewolfandMafiawere incredibly popular party games back in the late 80s and early 90s. They required players to work together in order to identify imposters hidden amongst their numbers before they were picked off one by one. It was a race against time and quite often a battle of wits. As the years have passed, these games have been re-imagined by video game developers and turned into online multiplayer games that put their players' powers of deduction to the test.
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Among Usis one of the more popular examples of modern-day social deception games, but it is far from the only one. Some might even argue that it’s not even the best, although that’s perhaps a matter of personal preference. For anybody beginning to grow tired ofAmong Usthough, it’s definitely worth a moment of their time to check out some of the other fantastic imposter games that are on the market today.
Updated June 03, 2025 by Thomas Bowen:Thanks to the game’s recent next-gen releases and the announcement of a VR version of the title, Among Us has managed to recapture a fairly significant portion of its former players in recent months. That said, the size of the game’s player base is considerably smaller than it was at its peak, with far fewer people playing and streaming the game in 2022 than there were just a year or two ago. For those who’ve had their fill and are now looking for another great social deception game to scratch that itch, these are the best imposter games like Among Us that can be played today.
18Secret Neighbor
Based on Dynamic Pixels' fantasticHello Neighborseries,Secret Neighboris one of two multiplayer spinoffs that have been released over the past two or three years. UnlikeHello Engineerthough, which takes the form of a sandbox game,Secret Neighboris a social deception game that’s along the same lines asAmong Us.
Six players are placed into the shoes of children and tasked with exploring their neighbor’s creepy house. As they make their way down to the basement, they’ll soon realize that one of them is actuallythe neighborin disguise and will need to work together to figure out who the imposter is before all of them go missing.
Secret Neighboris available on all major consoles as well as PC and iOS devices. Due to it being a few years old at the time of writing, it can usually be picked up for between ten and twenty dollars.
17Hidden Agenda
Hidden Agendais one of the most visually impressive social deception games out there and has received widespread praise for its innovative gameplay mechanics and well-integrated social elements. It’s one of only a handful of games that makes use of the PS4’s PlayLink functionality and shares more than a few similarities with some of theother great titles from Supermassive Games.
It can accommodate up to six players at once and gives each of them the opportunity to shape the game’s branching narrative in a variety of ways. To a certain degree, it feels like a multiplayer version ofUntil Dawnalthough is considerably shorter with only around two hours of gameplay in a main story run.
Hidden Agendais only available for the PlayStation and can be purchased from the PlayStation Store for around $10. Alternatively, a physical version of the game is also available from a number of online retailers.
16Betrayal.io
Betrayal.io is anAmong Usclone with a few interesting ideas up its sleeve. These include quests, as well as a number of mini-games like fishing. The character designs are a bit more unique than those found inAmong Ustoo, with players all given their own distinct human forms. Individually they may not hold up to the iconic alien design all that well, but it’s nice to be able to refer to other players as something other than just their color.
Why exactly the game needs microtransactions is anybody’s guess, but spending money isn’t at all required for those just looking to enjoy the game and have some fun with friends. On that subject, it’s remarkably easy to party up with other players. The game even has a friend’s list available, which isn’t at all bad for a title that’s still in the Beta testing phase.
Betrayal.iocan be played online for free by visitingthe associated web address. At the time of writing, it’ll only work on a PC, although a version is also being developed for iOS and Android devices.
15Secret Hitler
Although not quite as enjoyable as the original board game, web-based versions ofSecret Hitlerare still a lot of fun when paired with the right players. The subject matter is nowhere near as controversial as the game’s title might suggest either, but it’s probably best to avoid playing it at work just in case.
There are a lot of interesting ideas on display here and fully understanding how the game is supposed to be played might take bit longer than other games as a result. These ideas are all fully fleshed out though and this makes for an intriguing and enjoyable experience that’s far deeper than the likes ofWerewolfandMafia.
The best way to playSecret Hitler is by picking up the physical board game, although its creators also provide all of the materials needed to print out and play the game for freeon their webpage. Alternatively, a stripped-back browser-based version is available atsecrethitler.io.
14Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sightisn’t much to look at, but the gameplay that it offers really is top-notch. In fact, the simplistic art style actually helps in many ways, as it enables up to eight players to blend into the crowd a lot more seamlessly than they’d otherwise be able to if the graphics were of higher quality.
Unlike most other modern titles,Hidden in Plain Sightoffers local multiplayer only and can only be played with a compatible controller. It’s well worth adhering to these limitations though, as the end result is an awful lot of fun. So much so thatAmong Usfans would be foolish not to give it a try, particularly as it only costs five bucks.
Hidden in Plain Sightis onlyavailable through Steam. As mentioned above, it’s only playable with a compatible controller, so players should keep this in mind before purchasing it.
13Undercover ^^
Undercover ^^can be played by up to 20 players on a single device, which makes it a great game for parties and get-togethers. The rules are fairly simple too, so explaining how everything works shouldn’t take up half the evening as can often be the case with other party games.
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This simplicity also helps to keep games moving at a steady pace and prevents them from dragging on for too long. The only downside is that the more players that are involved, the easier the game becomes for the player who is assigned the role of the game’s main antagonist and so smaller matches tend to be far more enjoyable.
Undercover ^^is available for both Apple and Android devices and can be downloaded from their respective stores. It’s free to play, although, like most mobile games, it also offers in-app purchases.
12Krimi
Anyone who’s ever played the board gameDeception: Murder in Hong Kongshould immediately recognize the structure and format ofKrimi. That’s because it’s a web-based adaptation of the aforementioned game. Up to 12 people can play together at once, although it’s possible to enjoy the game with just five.
The aim of the game is to figure out who among the players is a murderer and this can be achieved by asking questions about the crime. The catch is that each player only has one shot at guessing the right answer and they must also ascertain some additional information regarding the killers M.O. and the evidence that they left behind at the crime scene.
Those wanting to playKrimican do sofree of charge through their browser, while copies of the original board game are available from Amazon in most countries.
11Saboteur Online
Saboteuris another popular social deception tabletop game that’s been given the video game treatment. Its web-based adaptationSaboteur Onlinecan be played in most modern web browsers and allows for up to 12 players in any given match.
The rules are fairly simple and it uses artwork from the original board games to perfectly replicate the experience. Whether or not players are able to come away with the gold will depend entirely on their powers of perception and their ability to single out the saboteurs before it’s too late.
Several versions of the strategy card game are available for purchase online, althoughSaboteurcan also be played for freeover at the Board Game Arena website.
10Trouble In Terrorist Town
Trouble in Terrorist Townwas created using the Fretta framework and was the winner of a 2009 programming competition held by Facepunch. As a result, it was added toGarry’s Modin July 2010 and has since gone on to become an incredibly popular game mode.
Players are randomly assigned to one of three different teams with each having a distinct role to fulfill. Detectives are responsible for finding Traitors who in turn are tasked with killing all of the Innocents. Innocents must work together with the Detectives in order to figure out who the Traitors are and kill them all before being killed themselves. It’s a really well-made game and can be hilarious with the right lobby.
The only way to playTrouble in Terrorist Townis throughGary’s Mod, which is available on Steam for under $10.
9Space Station 13
Space Station 13is quite an old title, but it’s still every bit as enjoyable as it was when it was first released in 2003. LikeAmong Usthe game isset in spaceand has seen a noticeable surge in player numbers over the last year or so. There are eight different roles that players may be asked to carry out, while others attempt to sabotage their work.
Although match conditions vary from server to server, antagonists are typically aiming to force an evacuation of the space station while regular players attempt to keep things ticking over until the timer has run out. It’s incredibly important not to misidentify an antagonist in this game as removing a player who’s fulfilling a vital role could help to speed up evacuation.
Anybody wanting to playSpace Station 13can find it atspacestation13.com. It’s free to play, although requires users to download a special piece of software in order to play it.
