Among Us, which was released in 2018, instantly become one of the top party games. What many liked about the game was its intuitive gameplay experience that can be shared amongst tonnes of friends. This alone placed the game on streamers’ and influencers’ maps, which led the game to achieve newer heights.
While the new surge of players did cause serve problems, Among Us struggled initially before it became the most talked-about game. The main issue here? MacBook users are sidelined as the game isn’t on the (Intel) Mac store. Well, that’s the past. The introduction of Apple’s M1 chip has literally changed the game.
Even though Among Us is available on Windows PCs through Steam, the game can also be played on mobile Android and iOS. That begs the question as to why Apple didn’t include the game in an official capacity. You’ll find out in this article that M1 MacBook owners aren’t without options. So, without wasting any more time, let’s see how to get Among Us on M1 Mac. I have also listed a little step-by-step guide for Intel Macs.
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How to get Among Us on M1 Mac
Now that you own the latest MacBook with the M1 chip, playing Among Us isn’t a complicated task. Rather than downloading emulators, you can play the iOS version on your computer. You see, M1 Macs can play iOS games natively.
Here’s how to get Among Us on M1 Mac –
Step 1: Launch the App Store on your M1 MacBook.
Step 2: Type Among Us into the search field.
Step 3: On the search results page, you’ll see the iPad and iPhone apps tab. Click on it.
Step 4: You’ll have to locate Among Us in the list of apps.
Step 5: Now click ‘Get.’ You’ll have to wait till Among Us is installed.
Step 6: You will need to enter your Apple ID and password If prompted. Then click ‘Get.’
Step 7: Tap on ‘Open’ to play Among Us on your M1 MacBook.
You can find Among Us in your Applications folder, which means you can also open it by typing Among Us into Spotlight.
What about Intel Macs?
Unfortunately, Intel MacBook owners will need to rely on Android emulators to play Among Us. If in case you have Bootcamp, you can also boot into Windows and get Among Us through Steam. But, I’ll stick to using an emulator for this method. Ensure that your MacBook is up-to-date.
Here’s how to play Among Us on an Intel Mac –
Step 1: Download BlueStacks from here. You’ll have to download version 4 as 5 isn’t available for macOS yet.
Step 2: Install and set up BlueStacks.
Step 3: Once setup is complete, launch it.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Let’s Go’ on the My Apps tab.
Step 5: Log into your Google account.
Step 6: Click on the ‘App Center’ tab once the emulated Android desktop appears.
Step 7: Now, type Among Us into the search field.
Step 8: Hit Enter.
Step 9: You’ll have to locate Among Us in the search results
Step 10: You’ll have to wait for a while for the Among Us page to appear in the Google Play Store, and click Install.
Step 11: When you see the game, click on Install.
Step 12: Launch the game once it’s downloaded.
Step 13: You’ll have to select joystick controls or touch controls. Once you do, tap on OK.
Step 14: Click on ‘Got It’ and ‘I Understand.’
FAQs
Is Among Us available on M1 Mac?
Yes, Among Us is available on M1 Mac, but indirectly. M1 MacBooks can run iOS and iPad games. Simply go to the Mac App Store and search for Among Us (or any other game you’d like to play). At first, you won’t see it, but you will have to click on iPad and iPad apps when the search results are displayed.
Can you play Among Us on M1 Mac with Big Sur?
Yes, Big Sur supports iOS and iPadOS applications on the M1 MacBook, as the applications are organized for ARM chips that are in Apple iOS devices.
Why is Among Us not on Mac?
Apple devices aren’t considered gaming machines, which is why hardcore gamers go for Windows. The same goes for Among Us, as it isn’t officially supported on Mac, but there are makeshift ways you can play it on your MacBook. Intel Mac users can try running the game on emulators, while M1 Mac users can search for the game on the Mac App Store.
Can you play Among Us on Mac for free?
If you want to play Among Us on Mac for free, you’ll have to download an emulator. I suggest BlueStacks as it’s my personal favorite.
Is it safe to install BlueStacks on a Mac?
Yes, you won’t encounter any issues when you install BlueStacks on a Mac. It is safe to use on an Intel as well as M1 MacBooks.
Conclusion
This is how to get Among Us on M1 Mac. Thanks to the M1 chip, MacBook users can now download iOS apps on it. Although not all apps are made available on the M1 Mac store, the list is growing day by day.
What made you play Among Us on an M1 Mac? Which iOS game do you want to play on M1 Mac? Do you think Apple’s own chipset will better integrate iOS apps on the computer? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. Also, share this article with friends that own an M1 MacBook.
