The developers of Among Us recently made headlines as they launched Outersloth, a fund to help indie game developers publish their games without falling prey to the huge layoffs and financial hazards facing the video game industry right now. Among Us has been an iconic part of the video game world since its release, becoming a cultural phenomenon for mobile, PC, and console players of different ages at the height of the pandemic.
Today, it’s still everywhere – an animated series is coming out soon, with its 2024 Summer Game Fest world premiere trailer showcasing select scenes and a star-studded voice cast including Patton Oswalt, Ashley Johnson, Elijah Wood, and more. For fans wanting more content to scratch the social deduction and murder-puzzle itch, Everand’s games and activities ebooks section is packed with titles like Murder Most Puzzling, To Ruff or Not to Ruff, and Crescendo of Violence. If you want titles directly linked to Among Us, these three digital resources should be at the top of your wishlist:
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1. Among Us: A Traitor in Space
By Laura Rivière and Théo Berthet
Who says guides and dev updates are the only readable content from Among Us? Fans have created countless stories and skits since the game first blew up. TikTok’s huge library of Among Us cosplay skits is just the tip of the iceberg, along with countless fics on platforms like Tumblr and An Archive of Our Own. Writer Laura Rivière and artist Théo Berthet took this to the next level by creating the book Among Us: A Traitor in Space.
This adventure brings the game’s concept to life with a cast of characters led by young astronaut V. Set on the Skeld spaceship, horrors, twists, and thrills make for a fun two-hour read that Among Us players and casual readers alike can enjoy.
2. 100% Unofficial Among Us Playbook
By Farshore
Although Farshore is primarily known for creating books geared toward children, the 100% Unofficial Among Us Playbook is a great, quick read for any fan of the game, regardless of age. It’s a simple guide to every aspect you’ll need to survive until the end, whether you’re a crewmate or imposter. Aside from solid instructions for objectives, the book also features detailed maps of the various maps in the base game.
Even if you’re not a newbie, there’s still much to enjoy within this ebook when you’re just looking for supplementary content you can reference straight from your phone. This comprehensive overview is a great introduction or refresher, especially since the release of new maps like The Fungle. These additions won’t be hard to adapt to once you’ve mastered the core principles of the game.
3. The Unofficial Guide to Among Us: 50 Tips and Tricks to Become a Master Imposter and Stellar Crewmate
By Mark Powers
If you still want a book on your phone but don’t feel like reading, you’ll be happy to hear Mark Powers’ guide is an audiobook. Once you’ve gotten around to all the basics of the game, this collection of tips and tricks is your next step to becoming a real master of deception or deduction. The audiobook puts together the original volumes of tips Powers previously released online, easily digested through a brief 32-minute listen.
One advantage of this audiobook format is listening to it on your phone while playing the game on the same device. If you’re a listen-and-do type of learner, you could apply his tips right off the bat and test new techniques in real time when facing off other players.