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Among Us

Review · Party · PC · Switch · iOS

Among Us

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · Switch · iOS · Android

Innersloth

LumiScore

68/100

Good

Among Us is a social deduction game that builds critical thinking and communication skills, though it has risks from competitive toxicity and chat with strangers.

Growth (BDS)

58

Risk (RIS)

19

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.67
B3Motor
0.15

Among Us fosters critical thinking, strategic planning, and communication skills through its social deduction gameplay. Players must analyze information, deduce motives, and articulate their reasoning to succeed. It also promotes teamwork among crewmates.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.21
R3Social risk
0.50

The game carries risks related to competitive toxicity and exposure to strangers in chat, which can lead to negative social interactions. The cartoonish violence and potential for uncensored language in chat are also considerations. While monetization is primarily cosmetic, the game's E10+ rating and simple aesthetic could appeal to younger audiences, potentially exposing them to spending prompts.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–5/mo.

Regulatory compliance · DSA·GDPR-K·ODDS

  • DSA:Estimated from review data. Some monetisation signals present; manual review required.
  • GDPR-K:Estimated from review data. Likely violations: unmoderated stranger contact likely involving data exposure (strangerRisk≥2).
  • ODDS:Estimated from review data. Some session-extension signals; manual review required.
Base price$5ReviewedApr 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Among Us safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Among Us a LumiScore of 68/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Among Us appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Among Us (E10+ · 7), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Among Us?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Among Us is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Among Us?

The game carries risks related to competitive toxicity and exposure to strangers in chat, which can lead to negative social interactions. The cartoonish violence and potential for uncensored language in chat are also considerations. While monetization is primarily cosmetic, the game's E10+ rating and simple aesthetic could appeal to younger audiences, potentially exposing them to spending prompts.