It’s not an Imposter, it’s a spin-off: multiplayer backstabbing game Among Us has spawned a single player detective story
Innersloth, the developer behind the popular multiplayer social deduction game Among Us, has announced a single-player detective spin-off titled “Among Us Story: On Guard.” The new game shifts the franchise into detective territory, casting players as a spaceship security officer tasked with investigating and identifying Impostor crew members before they eliminate the entire crew. Players must also work to prove their own innocence throughout the experience.
The game is presented as a training simulation with branching narrative paths that lead to three different possible endings. While the specific outcomes aren’t detailed in available information, the endings likely represent various scenarios ranging from successfully eliminating all threats to different levels of crew survival. The spin-off combines the familiar Among Us gameplay concept of finding Impostors with a more structured, story-driven campaign format.
A playable demo for Among Us Story: On Guard is scheduled to release later in June 2026. The spin-off was officially revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, positioning Innersloth’s expansion of the franchise beyond its core multiplayer mechanics. This represents an interesting opportunity for players who prefer single-player experiences or want a more narrative-focused take on the social deduction formula that made the original game a cultural phenomenon.