Betrayal.io is back as one of the Fall 2020’s top games, even though it was released as a official release on Steam nearly two years earlier. In the 2D murder-mystery Indie developer Innersloth makes up an original environment that is filled with space stations, intergalactic tasks and deceit.

I might be late to the party However, this game has quickly proven that it’s worthy of a review. The rapid growth of the game over Twitch to become one of the most popular fads merited an extensive investigation. I’m glad that I went down to the bottom of it.

It’s true, Among Us isn’t changing the game. Its overall concept is extremely basic. The players are forced to play in isolation, pressured for time to figure out who the murderous fakes are before they’re too late. Deceit, Town of Salem, Werewolf Online, even Clue Many games have explored these ideas. Yet, Among Us somehow nails the formula in a manner that is perfect for a society that is quarantined.

The game is played by 4 to 10 players and puts everyone in three distinct futuristic settings. Everyone must complete their task while watching at the shady imposters. If a majority vote is reached, participants could be dismissed because of their erratic actions. If no evidence is found and the players aren’t exiled or ejected, then the only option to win is finishing each task. The imposters just have to be able to kill enough players to be successful. Talking is not permitted during the tasks The vision of players is limited and emergency meetings could be held to discuss results.

Each of these elements result in an incredible experience all of which is why Twitch is now beginning to pay attention (long after its first launch). Much like The Fall Guys The humble indie game caught the attention of streamers who are popular and spread across the internet in a blaze of enthusiasm.

In the final analysis, the person you play with determines the level of fun you have playing. Betrayal.io is an excellent platform to spend time with your friends (and strangers) and the whole experience is shaped by its participants their interactions. As a game for social interaction There’s no better way to experience it than to be immersed in the chaotic world of human communication.

However, you’ll be losing all your colleagues who are who are playing the game. The art of becoming an effective liar is essential for winning as the fake Sometimes, that means showing yourself in a way that no one else has seen before. If you’re good at it, they’ll never be able to trust them again… However, in Betrayal.io it’s all part of the game plan.