Game Modes Explained — Among Us Guide

Understand the different game modes in Among Us and how customizable settings impact gameplay for both Crewmates and Impostors.

Among Us primarily features one main game mode, but with customizable settings that drastically change the experience. You can join a Public game, Host a game, or join a Private game using a code. Public games are great for quick matches, while Private games allow you to play with friends and set specific rules.

Game Settings

When hosting, you can customize numerous settings:

• Number of Impostors: 1, 2, or 3. This significantly impacts game balance.
• Crewmate Speed: How fast Crewmates move.
• Kill Cooldown: How long Impostors must wait between kills.
• Task Bar Updates: How the task bar progresses (Always, Meetings, Never).
• Visual Tasks: Whether certain tasks have visual animations that can prove innocence.
• Emergency Meetings: Number of meetings per player.
• Discussion Time & Voting Time: How long players have to talk and vote.

Experiment with these settings to find what you enjoy most. Many communities have preferred settings for competitive play.