Among Us is a Mafia-style game. Where you play games of 4-15 players. In which you need to determine who of the entire company is a “traitor”. The game was released in July 2018 on iOS and Android. But caused a real explosion among players. So loved by the public that soon the developers ported it to Windows, game consoles of the current and previous generations. And in 2022, they also presented a VR-version of the game.
You can play it on PC with the help of Android emulators. In this version, there is more diverse content, additional activities, missions. Advantages of using an emulator:
- game progress is synchronized with GooglePlay;
- many control options (sensor, keyboard and mouse, gamepad);
- suitable for weak PCs and laptops without discrete graphics card.
In this article we will tell you how to play Among Us on PC through emulators, how to install them, how to properly configure the game.
Best android emulators for Among Us on PC
There are plenty of Android platform emulators for Among Us on PC. Most of them are predominantly focused on mobile application developers. There are also those that will suit inexperienced users. For games, the most popular of them are:
- LDPlayer. Key advantage: it supports acceleration via x64 instructions on Intel and AMD processors. The emulator is recommended for Windows computers.
- BlueStacks. Cross-platform emulator. Well optimized for MacOS, runs about 90% of all released mobile games.
| Windows: LDPlayer | |
| Mac: BlueStacks |
Even an inexperienced user can cope with the configuration of these emulators. And they are adapted specifically for gamer tasks. They already have built-in macros for quick customization of controls in popular games. That is, the user will not need to bother with optimization.
How to play Among Us on Windows
For Windows computers, LDPlayer is optimal. This is a free emulator, you can download it on the developer’s website. Installation is performed in a couple of clicks: you need to download the installation file, run it and agree to the installation.
Once the installation is complete (3-5 minutes), an icon to launch the program will appear on the Windows desktop.
The application itself resembles a virtual tablet. To install Among Us, you need to:
- Launch the program, wait for the download. Launch GooglePlay. Authorize in your account.
- In the “Search” enter “Among Us”. Press “Install”.
- Go to the home screen by tapping the icon with the image of a house.
An icon to launch the game will appear on the home screen.
It is recommended to log in to the application via your Google account to synchronize gameplay between all user devices.
LDPlayer supports Hyper-V hardware acceleration, so on processors with support for this feature the performance will be on par with gaming tablets.
How to play Among Us on Mac OS
In MacOS, one of the best emulators according to user reviews is BlueStacks (version 5 or newer). It is free and available for download on the developer’s website.
When downloading, you need to save the file with the .pkg extension and install it through the application manager.
To install Among Us, you need to run the emulator, then:
- Launch GooglePlay, pass authorization.
- Enter “Among Us” in the search box, find this game in the list and click “Install”.
- Wait for the installation to complete. The game takes about 500 megabytes of free disk space.
At the first launch of the game, the user is offered to download additional data to install free DLC. It is recommended to download them immediately.
Tips for customizing Among Us on PC
There are no significant problems with the speed of the game. It uses 2D graphics, so it works fine on old laptops. Experienced players recommend only customizing the hotkeys, namely:
- enable the sabotage button;
- enable the quick kill button.
They can be assigned to any keys on the keyboard using the emulator settings.
If the emulator hangs during the game, it is recommended to activate the swap file in Windows settings.
Alternative ways to download
On PC you can install Among Us through Epic Games Store. The game is paid, but it includes a set of DLC by default.
It is also available on Steam. Advantage of this version: “Achievements” are available.
The developers in the game have implemented cross-platform compatibility. This means that PC players can play with those who use mobile devices or game consoles.
Conclusion
Among Us can be played on PC through Android emulators. It and the game will require about 2 gigabytes of free space. The emulator is demanding on the amount of RAM. It is recommended to use a PC or laptop with 8 or more gigabytes available.
What platform do you play Among Us on? Have you tried using emulators and which one can you recommend to other users? Tell us about it and your experience in the comments.
