Last reviewed on 2026-05-02
Red Crewmate
CrewmateThe most iconic Among Us color — Red is perpetually suspicious. "Red sus" became one of 2020's most quoted internet phrases. Red crewmates complete tasks and vote out impostors. The face of the game's viral meme culture and the first color most new players choose.
The Impostor
Villain RoleA crewmate skin hiding a murderous alien entity. The Impostor kills crewmates, sabotages systems, and uses vents to move undetected. Their goal: eliminate all crewmates or prevent them from completing tasks. The role that made Among Us a social deduction phenomenon.
Engineer
Crewmate RoleA crewmate role introduced in the 2021 update allowing crewmates to use vents — a mechanic previously exclusive to impostors. The Engineer's vent access creates exciting new deduction scenarios as any venting entity could now be innocent.
Scientist
Crewmate RoleCan check the vital signs of all players remotely via their tablet. Knowing who is dead without seeing the body provides valuable information in emergency meetings. The Scientist can identify when kills happen without being present — a powerful detection tool.
Guardian Angel
Ghost RoleA dead crewmate who can temporarily protect living crewmates from being killed by Impostors. The guardian's shield creates a window where Impostors must wait to kill. Gives fallen crewmates continued agency in the game even after being eliminated.
Shapeshifter
Impostor RoleAn Impostor variant who can temporarily transform into any crewmate. Used to frame innocent players by committing kills or performing suspicious actions while disguised. The Shapeshifter adds a layer of paranoia — you can't trust who you see.
Blue Crewmate
CrewmateOne of the original Among Us colors and frequently appearing in promotional art. Blue represents the average trustworthy crewmate — hardworking and earnest. Often the first color that players protectively vote for when Red is being accused. A classic community favorite.
Mini Crewmate
Cosmetic PetThe beloved small crewmate hat/pet that follows players around the map. The Mini Crewmate became one of the game's most recognized cosmetics — a tiny version of your character following loyally behind. Its presence in among-us fan art is ubiquitous.
Black Crewmate
CrewmateOne of the original game colors, Black crewmates blend with the game's dark spaces — making them inherently suspicious in certain map areas. Often the subject of villain narratives in the game's fan fiction and meme culture due to their dark, menacing aesthetic.
Phantom
Impostor Ghost RoleA dead Impostor role with limited continued sabotage abilities as a ghost. The Phantom can sabotage systems even after being ejected, providing a continued threat. Crewmates can reveal the Phantom by clicking on them, but this risks wasting meeting time on a ghost.
About Among Us Characters
Among Us, developed by InnerSloth, was released in 2018 but exploded in popularity in 2020 during the pandemic. The game's social deduction mechanics and colorful cast made it one of the most-streamed games in history.
The game's simple bean-shaped characters became one of gaming's most instantly recognizable designs. The 2021 update expanded roles and content, sustaining the game's massive community.