Among Us is a popular social deduction game where players work together on a spaceship while trying to identify the "Impostor" among them. With proper settings, it's suitable for older children.
9-14
Recommended Ages: Among Us is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+). The game involves cartoon violence (characters are "eliminated") and requires deception, which some younger children may find confusing or upsetting.
4-15 players on a spaceship
Most are "Crewmates" completing tasks
1-3 are "Impostors" secretly eliminating crewmates
Players discuss and vote to eject suspected impostors
Crewmates win by completing tasks or ejecting all impostors
Impostors win by eliminating enough crewmates
Online play with strangers (in public games)
Text chat during discussions
Deception is core gameplay
Mild cartoon violence (no blood/gore)
Among Us uses Innersloth accounts:
Launch game
Create account with email
Verify email
Use your email so you can manage the account.
Options:
Quick Chat Only : Pre-set phrases only (safest)Quick Chat and Free Chat : Both available (for 13+)
Recommended: Quick Chat Only
Quick Chat limits communication to pre-defined phrases like "I saw [player] vent" or "I was in [location]." This prevents inappropriate text from strangers.
Under 13: Quick Chat Only (automatic)
13+: Can choose Free Chat
For accounts under 13, chat settings are locked. For 13+, parents can:
Access account at innersloth.com
Change chat settings to Quick Chat Only
Enable to filter inappropriate words in Free Chat. Keep ON even with Quick Chat as backup.
Public Games :
Join random players
Anyone can enter
Exposure to strangers
Private Games :
Code required to join
Only invited players
Safest option
Share the room code only with trusted friends/family.
Play with people on the same WiFi network—no internet strangers.
Host a private game
Share code with real-life friends
Use external voice chat (Discord, FaceTime) for more fun
Great for family game nights
Host private room
All players in same house or on video call
If allowing public games:
Quick Chat Only
Censor Chat ON
Discuss what to do if uncomfortable
Don't share personal information
Choose an appropriate display name that doesn't reveal:
Real name
Age
Location
School
Report players for:
Inappropriate chat
Harassment
Inappropriate names
Cheating
Game hosts can kick problematic players from private lobbies.
Among Us has purchasable:
Hats
Skins
Pets
Cosmicubes (cosmetic bundles)
All are cosmetic only—no gameplay advantage.
Remove payment methods from device
Use device parental controls
Among Us is $5 on some platforms (no in-app purchases on those versions)
Free with ads and in-app purchases
Use device parental controls for purchases
Screen Time/Family Link for time limits
One-time purchase ($5)
Nintendo Online not required for local play
Required for online play
Use Nintendo Parental Controls app
One-time purchase ($5)
Use Steam Family View settings
Windows Family Safety for time limits
Use console parental controls
Online play requires PS Plus/Xbox Live
Among Us does not have built-in voice chat—in-game communication is text-only. (The separate VR/3D spin-off, Among Us 3D, does include proximity voice chat with other players; treat that title like any voice-chat game.)
Many players use Discord or other apps for voice chat. If your child uses external voice chat:
Only with known friends
In private servers/calls
See our Discord guide for safety settings
Quick Chat Only (enforced)
Private games only
Play with family/known friends
Supervised play
Explain the deception concept
Quick Chat Only
Mostly private games
Occasional public with supervision
Censor Chat ON
Discuss online safety
Quick Chat preferred
Can try public games
Censor Chat ON
Know how to report/block
Independent play okay
Account created with parent email Chat Type set to Quick Chat Only Appropriate display name set Taught how to report players Device purchase controls enabled Time limits set (device level) Explained the game's deception concept
Watch family-friendly YouTube tutorials
Practice in "Freeplay" mode first
Start as Crewmate before Impostor
Among Us is great for families:
Host private game
Use voice chat (in person or video call)
4-10 players ideal
All ages can participate
Official Innersloth safety information
Parent review and safety information
Ready to Play
Among Us is configured for safe play. Private games with friends and family are the safest and most fun way to enjoy this game.
Follow these steps to configure parental controls. Check off each step as you complete it — your progress stays on this page.
