The Among Us characters are an iconic bunch, despite the game only arriving a few short years ago. Still, with 12 different crewmates to pick from, it can be difficult for new players to decide which suits them best. Our guide to all the different characters available in Among Us is here to help you decide which best suits your personality. Are you Red? Blue? Yellow? Let’s find out.
Thankfully, you can customize your Among Us character to your heart’s content with various Among Us skins, Among Us hats, and even Among Us pets. Or, if you want to skip the deception and get right to the killing, check out our picks for the best assassin games on Switch and mobile.
Who are the Among Us characters?
The cast of Among Us characters consists of crewmembers on a spaceship that’s fallen victim to an alien imposter. These space cadets are human in shape, but we don’t really know what’s going on underneath as we never see them out of their space gear. Due to this, the characters are colloquially known by their colors.
The crewmembers show no obvious hierarchy or specializations, meaning they can perform any task on the ship without incident. Provided the imposter doesn’t kill them, that is. Right now, the Among Us characters have no solid backstory, but that could change over time as new maps and updates arrive.
What are the Among Us characters called?
Your Among Us character’s name is decided by you, the player. Changing your name is a simple process and you can do it before the start of a new round. Just follow these steps:
- Navigate your way to the ‘Online’ menu
- Click on ‘Enter Name’
- Change your existing name for something different
There is a little caveat in that you can’t change your name during a game, as this could lead to all kinds of shenanigans. Fortunately, there are no other restrictions, so feel free to mix it up as and when you like.
Every Among Us character
There are 12 Among Us characters in total, each with their own distinct color. Here’s a full list:
- Black
- Blue
- Brown
- Cyan
- Green
- Lime
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple
- Red
- White
- Yellow
In 2024, we saw almost all the Among Us characters from the list above land in the world of Vampire Survivors as part of the Emergency Meeting DLC. Each has a weapon based on concepts from Among Us, and if you’re a fan of both games, it’s well worth checking out the under $3 admission fee.
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