“On the surface, the rise of any overnight indie sensation may be bewildering, particularly when the tidal wave hits two years after launch. This was the case for Among Us, a cross platform game by InnerSloth.

“While much has been written about the game in recent weeks — and while many of us have gleefully accused our friends and coworkers of being “sus” — how early could we have seen the inevitability of its success?

“For those paying attention to audience conversations over the summer, the answer is pretty early. Moreover, the nature of the continued conversation around Among Us suggests that the game has staying power, even as it navigates the tumultuous waters that come with rapid growth.”

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