Among Us Is Getting a Single Player Detective Spin-off Called Story: On Guard
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a single player narrative detective spin-off coming to PC and consoles with a playable demo launching on June 15th.
If your social deduction skills peaked during the 2020 lockdown era and have been gathering dust ever since, Innersloth has a brand new way for you to play. Revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026 and reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the studio is expanding its universe with a single player narrative experience called Among Us Story: On Guard. Instead of panicking in emergency meetings or desperately trying to clear your name in chat, you step into the boots of a spaceship security officer tasked with hunting down an Imposter before the entire crew is eliminated. You will also need to manage your own alibi to prove you are not the threat.
The project frames the entire investigation as a high stakes training simulation featuring a top down perspective, branching dialogue choices, and a softer, slightly chubbier visual style that feels a bit cozier than the original chaotic lobby. According to Innersloth, the game is designed to respect your time while offering three distinct endings, leaning into a self described beansized experience that keeps things fun and replayable without demanding a hundred hour time sink. It is a smart pivot for an IP that defined a generation of multiplayer gaming, shifting the focus from frantic social dynamics to a tightly paced narrative puzzle.
For players who have spent years asking for deeper lore and expanded world building around the iconic Crewmates, this spin-off is a welcome shift in format. You will not have to wait long to test your investigative skills either, as a playable Steam demo is scheduled to drop on June 15th. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, the full release is heading to PC, Mac, and multiple console platforms including the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Tags: Among Us, Summer Game Fest, Innersloth, PC Gaming, Single Player
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun