If you've fallen for the thrill of hunting a hidden impostor — whether in Spyfall, Among Us, or a classic game of Mafia — you're not alone. Impostor games are some of the most fun you can have with a group. Here are the best party games like Spyfall and Among Us to play next, in person.
What makes an impostor game so fun?
The magic is simple: almost everyone is on the same side, but one hidden player is faking it. That single secret turns every conversation into a mind game — you're constantly asking who's telling the truth and who's bluffing. These games need no board and barely any rules, just people willing to lie with a straight face.
1. Spy (Who Is the Spy?)
The perfect in-person answer to Among Us. Everyone shares a secret word except one — the spy — who has to blend in and guess the word before being caught. It's fast, tense, and works with any group. Spy is coming soon to Bardak — here's how to play the Spy game.
2. Spyfall
The game that defined the modern impostor formula. Everyone shares a location except the spy, who asks and answers questions carefully to avoid revealing they have no idea where they are.
3. Werewolf & Mafia
The originals. A hidden minority picks off an innocent majority while everyone debates who to trust. Best with a big, lively group.
4. Insider
A cooperative twist: the group answers a question together, but one hidden "insider" secretly knew the answer all along and must avoid being spotted.
5. Two Truths and a Lie
The lightweight, no-setup cousin. Everyone tells two truths and a lie; you hunt the lie. A great warm-up before the bigger deduction games.
Bring the impostor fun to real life
Online impostor games are great, but nothing beats reading a friend's face across the table. For an easy, in-person impostor game that's free, offline and ad-free, keep an eye on Bardak: Spy is coming soon, joining Alias in the same app. Download Bardak free to play today and be ready for Spy.
Want the full genre rundown? See the best social deduction games, or read who is the spy?.