Yes—on an Apple-silicon Mac, the quickest legitimate route is the Among Us app listed in the Mac App Store. Apple lists that version for Macs with an M1 chip or newer running macOS 11 or later. It is presented through Apple’s iPhone/iPad app compatibility system, however, and InnerSloth’s support documentation still lists Mac as unsupported. Treat it as an App Store build that may behave differently from the Windows PC edition, not as a confirmed native macOS port.
Intel Mac owners do not have a listed native download. Their practical choices are installing the Windows edition through Boot Camp, running Windows in a virtual machine, or testing a compatibility layer such as CrossOver. Steam, Epic Games Store, and itch.io editions list Windows requirements, so buying one does not create a Mac-native installation.
Can you play Among Us on a Mac?
That depends on the Mac’s processor. Apple-silicon owners can try the App Store listing; Intel owners need a Windows workaround. The two situations should not be confused because the storefronts and support statements describe different products.
| Mac or purchase situation | Most practical route | What is actually established |
|---|---|---|
| Apple M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5 Mac | Mac App Store version | Apple lists compatibility with macOS 11.0 or later and an M1-or-newer chip. InnerSloth’s support page still says Mac is unsupported. |
| Intel Mac | Windows through Boot Camp, a virtual machine, or a compatibility layer | No directly listed native Mac download; these are workarounds without a guarantee from InnerSloth. |
| Steam purchase | Windows installation through one of the workarounds | The Steam page shows Windows system requirements, not macOS requirements: Steam’s Among Us listing. |
| Epic Games Store purchase | Windows installation through one of the workarounds | Epic identifies Windows as the platform: Epic’s Among Us listing. |
| itch.io purchase | Windows installation through one of the workarounds | The purchase supplies a Steam key and explicitly says it is Windows-only and incompatible with macOS: the itch.io purchase page. |
| Chromebook | No officially supported route listed | InnerSloth includes Chromebooks among unsupported devices. |
Apple’s listing identifies InnerSloth LLC as the seller and shows an app size of approximately 1.1 GB with in-app purchases. The captured US listing did not provide a dependable base-game price, so check the storefront you will actually use rather than assuming the app is free.
The conflict between Apple’s compatibility label and InnerSloth’s support page matters if something breaks. Apple is saying that its distribution system can offer the app to qualifying Macs; InnerSloth is not promising Mac support in its device documentation. That is why the App Store route is sensible to try, but should not be described as fully supported native macOS gaming.
Check the current listing before paying for another method: Among Us on the US App Store and InnerSloth’s platform guidance at Where can I play Among Us?.
How do I check whether my Mac can use the App Store version?
Look for the processor name and macOS version in About This Mac. The App Store requirement is an Apple M1 chip or later with macOS 11.0 or later.
- Select the Apple menu in the upper-left corner.
- Choose About This Mac. The wording and layout can vary slightly between macOS releases.
- If the panel says Chip: Apple M1, M2, M3, M4, or M5, the processor meets the listing’s requirement.
- If it says Processor: Intel, the App Store Mac compatibility shown for the listing does not apply.
- Check the macOS version. You need version 11.0 or newer; use System Settings → General → Software Update to see whether your Mac can update.
An M-series chip alone is not enough if the Mac is running an older operating system. Conversely, updating an Intel Mac does not make it eligible for the App Store listing, because the listed processor requirement remains Apple silicon.
How do I install Among Us from the Mac App Store?
Use the listing that names InnerSloth LLC and displays Mac compatibility. Avoid downloads advertised as unofficial Mac ports or modified copies.
- Open the App Store from the Dock, Applications folder, or Spotlight.
- Search for Among Us!.
- Open the result whose seller is InnerSloth LLC.
- Confirm that the page offers Mac compatibility and shows the requirement of macOS 11.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or newer.
- Select Get, Buy, or the download button displayed by your current storefront. Apple can change the label according to your account and the app’s current pricing.
- Authenticate with your Apple Account if requested.
- Wait for the roughly 1.1 GB download to finish, then launch the game from the App Store, Launchpad, or Applications.
- Grant only the permissions you need. Notifications, microphone access, or local-network access may be requested for particular features; you can review them later in macOS privacy settings.
- Sign in or create an Among Us account if the game asks you to do so.
- Install any update shown before trying to join a room.
This listing is the iPhone/iPad app made available through Apple’s “Play on Mac with Apple Silicon” program, rather than a separately documented Steam-style Mac edition. Expect differences in window scaling, pointer behavior, menus, and input. The app may work perfectly for a casual session while still lacking the same interface assumptions as the Windows build.
How do I join friends on PC, phone, or console?
Use online play, then join with the host’s room code; the store listings advertise cross-platform multiplayer. Everyone should update first because incompatible versions can prevent a lobby from appearing.
Join a public or private room
- Launch Among Us and choose the online multiplayer option.
- For a public match, select the public-game path and browse available lobbies.
- For a friend’s private room, choose the private-code option and enter the code exactly as supplied.
- Set the same server region as the host if the room is not visible. A lobby created in one region may not appear while your game is searching another.
- Wait for the host to start the round. The listed online and local-Wi-Fi modes support 4–15 players.
Host a room
- Choose the online-play option and select Create Game (or the equivalent label in your current build).
- Pick the map, player limit, number of Impostors, language, and other rules.
- Create the room and share its code privately with friends.
- Ask everyone to select the same server region and update before joining.
Cross-platform play is advertised between PC, mobile, and console versions, so a player on the App Store build can generally meet friends on supported devices. That does not transfer a purchase between stores: buying the Steam Windows edition does not grant the Mac App Store version, and an Apple purchase does not turn the Steam build into a macOS application.
InnerSloth says versions from 2023 and earlier could no longer connect beginning August 6, 2025. If an old installation reaches the menu but cannot find any games, update it before changing network settings: InnerSloth’s requirements and version guidance.
What controls work on the Mac App Store build?
Do not assume the Windows keyboard table applies. Because Apple presents this as the iPhone/iPad build on Apple silicon, the displayed controls can differ from the Steam edition and may change with updates.
- Open the game’s Settings or Controls menu and read the bindings shown by the installed build.
- Test movement, interact/use, report, map, emergency meeting, and any Impostor actions in a low-stakes room before playing with friends.
- Check whether the Mac recognizes your mouse as a pointer input or treats it like touch-style input.
- Try a Bluetooth or USB controller if keyboard movement feels awkward, and verify that the game actually detects it before relying on it.
- Look for remapping options in the current controls menu rather than importing a PC shortcut list from an older guide.
A keyboard and mouse can be convenient, but a mobile-derived interface may use on-screen-style buttons, different focus behavior, or unusual pointer capture. If a key appears to do nothing, use the control shown in the game’s own menu and check whether the window has focus. This is an area where the App Store build should be evaluated on your particular Mac instead of promised as identical to Windows.
How does voice chat work on a Mac?
Text chat is part of the game, while voice behavior depends on the current build, account settings, permissions, and any external voice service. Do not assume that every voice feature from the Windows version is exposed identically in the App Store app.
- Use the in-game text-chat tools for communication that should work without a microphone.
- If a voice feature or an external service such as Discord is not hearing you, open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone and allow access for the relevant app.
- Quit and relaunch the game after changing a microphone permission.
- Check the selected input device in macOS and in the voice service before troubleshooting the game’s network connection.
How can I play Among Us on an Intel Mac?
An Intel Mac needs a Windows route or a compatibility layer. Boot Camp is the most conventional option for Intel hardware; virtualization avoids rebooting; a compatibility layer avoids installing a complete Windows desktop but requires more experimentation.
Boot Camp: best for a conventional Windows installation
Boot Camp lets an Intel Mac boot into Windows and run the Windows Steam or Epic edition directly. It is unavailable on Apple-silicon Macs, so do not look for a Boot Camp workflow on an M-series machine.
- Advantages: native-style Windows execution, familiar PC keyboard and mouse behavior, and no virtual-machine overhead while Windows is running.
- Costs and trade-offs: you need a Windows installation, substantial free storage, Windows activation, driver setup, and a reboot whenever you switch between macOS and Windows.
- Good fit: an Intel owner who already owns the Windows edition and accepts maintaining a second operating system.
Boot Camp still runs the Windows game, not a Mac-native port. InnerSloth’s Mac support statement does not become a guarantee simply because the Windows edition launches on your hardware.
Parallels Desktop: easiest virtual-machine workflow
Parallels runs Windows in a virtual machine beside macOS, so you can launch Windows software without rebooting. It supports Intel and Apple-silicon Macs, but Apple-silicon users run an ARM version of Windows and can encounter compatibility differences.
- Good fit: someone who needs Windows applications in addition to Among Us and values guided setup.
- Trade-offs: you need the Parallels license and Windows, plus enough RAM, CPU capacity, and storage for the virtual machine. It is difficult to justify for one lightweight game if the App Store build already meets your needs.
- Observed price signal: the purchase page showed a Standard promotion of $54.99 per year against $99.99 and a $219.99 one-time-purchase signal. These are volatile offers; verify the current price on the official page before buying: Parallels Desktop purchase page.
VMware Fusion: a more hands-on virtual machine
VMware Fusion documentation describes support for both Intel and Apple-silicon Macs and provides personal-use download options. It can be attractive to technically confident users who want an alternative to a commercial subscription, but you should expect to install and configure Windows yourself.
- Good fit: users comfortable with manual virtual-machine setup and troubleshooting.
- Trade-offs: the exact licensing presentation can change, and running the game still depends on the Windows installation and its compatibility inside the virtual machine.
Check the current product and FAQ pages before downloading: VMware Fusion product page and VMware desktop-hypervisor FAQs.
CrossOver: try the Windows build without a full Windows desktop
CrossOver translates Windows application calls for macOS instead of installing a complete Windows environment. Its official page lists Intel and Apple-silicon Mac support and showed a $74.00 price signal when checked.
- Good fit: someone who wants to test the Windows edition without buying a Windows license or maintaining a full virtual machine.
- Trade-offs: compatibility is not guaranteed by InnerSloth or CodeWeavers, and troubleshooting may involve graphics, launcher, controller, or networking issues.
- Price qualification: the $74.00 figure is an observed signal, not a permanent price; verify the current offer at the CrossOver page.
Which Mac method should you choose?
Start with the least complicated option that matches your hardware. The table separates convenience from compatibility risk.
| Your situation | Choose first | Why | Main drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1-or-newer Mac, casual play | App Store version | Fastest setup; no Windows, virtual machine, or reboot | May feel like an iPad app; Mac support language remains contradictory |
| Intel Mac, best PC-style controls | Boot Camp | Runs the Windows edition in a conventional Windows session | Requires Windows, storage, drivers, activation, and rebooting |
| Any Mac, Windows needed for several apps | Parallels Desktop | Convenient Windows integration without rebooting | License, Windows, and virtual-machine resource use |
| Any Mac, technical user seeking an alternative VM | VMware Fusion | Supports both processor families and offers personal-use options | More manual setup; game compatibility still must be tested |
| Any Mac, no full Windows desktop desired | CrossOver | Compatibility layer can be lighter than a VM | Windows-game compatibility is uncertain and may require troubleshooting |
If you already own an iPhone, iPad, or qualifying Apple-silicon Mac, test the App Store listing before spending money on Windows software. If you are on Intel and want the least surprising keyboard-and-mouse experience, Boot Camp is the closest match to the PC edition, provided you accept its storage and reboot requirements.
How do I fix common Mac problems?
The App Store does not show a Mac download
First check the chip and operating system in About This Mac. An Intel processor or macOS older than 11.0 explains the most common incompatibility message.
- Confirm the seller is InnerSloth LLC and that you opened the Mac-compatible listing.
- Update macOS if your hardware supports it.
- Open the direct listing in the Mac App Store rather than relying on a web search result.
- Check whether your regional storefront presents different availability.
- If Apple has withdrawn or changed Mac availability, use a Windows workaround instead of downloading an unofficial port.
The game installs but looks or feels like a mobile app
That behavior is a central caveat of this route. Apple places the listing in its iPhone/iPad compatibility context, so scaling, pointer handling, touch-oriented buttons, keyboard shortcuts, and controller support may not match Windows. Use the current in-game Settings or Controls menu and adjust the Mac window or display scaling rather than assuming the Steam layout applies.
The app crashes, shows a black screen, or scales badly
- Install the latest game update and restart the Mac.
- Quit other high-memory applications, especially if the Mac is close to its available storage or memory limits.
- Try windowed play or a different display arrangement if a fullscreen window is black or clipped.
- Disconnect and reconnect a controller or external display, then test keyboard and mouse input directly.
- If the problem remains on the App Store build, document the macOS version, chip, and game version before contacting support; do not assume a Windows fix applies.
Friends cannot find my lobby
- Confirm every player has updated.
- Set everyone to the host’s server region.
- Have the host create a new room and send a fresh code.
- Check whether the room is private and whether the code was entered correctly.
- Test a public lobby to distinguish a room-code issue from a broader connection issue.
- Restart the game and, if necessary, the router.
- Temporarily check whether a VPN, firewall, content filter, or restricted network is interfering.
Do not add a random port-forwarding rule based on an old guide; current primary documentation should support any firewall exception before you change one.
Login or parental consent is blocking play
The App Store page includes user reports about account and parental-consent difficulties. Those reports are not an official statement that every account has a bug. Follow the account prompts, keep consent requirements intact, and use InnerSloth’s support route instead of creating duplicate accounts or attempting to bypass age controls.
The microphone or voice feature does not work
Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone, enable access for the game or voice app, and relaunch it. Then verify the selected input device and remember that voice behavior can differ between the App Store build and the Windows edition.
An old installation cannot connect
Update it. InnerSloth states that 2023-and-earlier versions stopped connecting on August 6, 2025. A reinstall from the current storefront may be necessary if the updater cannot bring an old copy forward.
I bought the Steam edition by mistake
The purchase is still a Windows PC edition. You can use it through Boot Camp, virtualization, or a compatibility layer, but those methods are separate from native macOS support and are not guaranteed by InnerSloth. The Steam page’s minimum listing is Windows 10 32-bit, an Intel i3-4330, 1 GB of RAM, and Intel HD Graphics 4600; its recommended listing is Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel i3-4330, 4 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GTX 650. Those are Windows requirements, not requirements for the App Store build.
Is buying Among Us for Mac worth it?
For an M1-or-newer Mac, try the App Store version first. It is the shortest path to playing with friends and avoids the cost and complexity of Windows. Buy or install the Windows edition only when you have an Intel Mac, need the conventional PC interface, or find the App Store build’s controls and behavior unsuitable.
Do not buy the Steam, Epic, or itch.io edition expecting a native macOS download. On Intel, choose Boot Camp for the most direct Windows experience, a virtual machine when you need Windows alongside macOS, or CrossOver when you prefer to test without a full Windows desktop. In every workaround, treat game compatibility as something to verify on your own hardware rather than an official promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the same Among Us account on Mac and iPhone?
The App Store build and iPhone version come through Apple’s ecosystem, but account access and purchased items can depend on the game’s current account system and platform rules. Sign in with the account the game requests and check its own account screen rather than assuming every purchase or cosmetic transfers automatically.
Will an external monitor make the Mac version look like the PC version?
An external display can give you more space, but it does not convert the App Store build into the Windows interface. Window scaling, pointer behavior, and shortcut support still come from the installed app, so test those controls after changing displays.
Do I need a Windows license to use CrossOver?
CrossOver is designed to run Windows software without installing a complete Windows desktop, and its vendor presents it separately from a Windows license. The game itself may still have launcher or compatibility requirements, so confirm the current CrossOver support status before purchasing.
Can an Apple-silicon Mac use Boot Camp?
No. Boot Camp is an Intel-Mac route; Apple-silicon Macs need virtualization or a compatibility layer if they must run the Windows edition. An M-series owner should normally try the App Store listing first.
Why does a lobby code work for one friend but not another?
The most common distinctions are server region, game version, and whether the room is private. Have everyone update, select the host’s region, and generate a new code before investigating firewalls or VPNs.