🎮 Guwahati Imposters has taken India by storm since its 2022 release, becoming the most downloaded social deduction game in the country with over 10 million downloads on Android and iOS combined. This Indian-made twist on the global "Among Us" formula incorporates local culture, regional languages, and unique gameplay mechanics tailored for Indian audiences.
Downloads: 10.2M (Android: 7.8M | iOS: 2.4M)
Daily Active Users: 1.2M
Peak Concurrent Players: 450,000
Top States: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
Guwahati Imposters positions itself as "India ka Original Social Deduction Game" (India's Original Social Deduction Game). Developed by Kolkata-based studio Chai Games, it blends the core mechanics of popular social deduction titles with Indian cultural elements:
The game's breakthrough came when Bollywood star Varun Dhawan played it live on Instagram, reaching 2.5 million viewers. This sparked a wave of Indian influencers creating content around the game, with hashtag #GuwahatiGang trending nationally for three weeks.
Similar to its international counterparts, Guwahati Imposters features two roles:
Complete cultural tasks while identifying imposters. Tasks include:
Sabotage tasks and eliminate crewmates without getting caught. Unique imposter abilities:
Novice: 45% (Mainly plays for fun)
Intermediate: 35% (Uses basic strategies)
Expert: 20% (Competitive players in tournaments)
Guwahati Imposters is available on:
The developers prioritized Indian network conditions:
The game's success stems from its vibrant community:
1. The "Chai Break" Gambit: Fake doing tea-making tasks to eavesdrop on discussions
2. Regional Accent Bluff: North Indian players pretending to be South Indian to avoid suspicion
3. Festival Mode Timing: Saving kills for Diwali fireworks sabotage
India's first Guwahati Imposters Championship in 2023 featured:
Active forums include:
The game has significant regional variations:
| Server | Ping | Player Base |
|---|---|---|
| North India | 35ms | 42% |
| South India | 28ms | 31% |
| East India | 45ms | 15% |
| West India | 32ms | 12% |
Special game modes during Indian festivals:
Google Play: 4.3★ (1.2M reviews)
App Store: 4.5★ (380K reviews)
Top Praise: "Finally a game made for Indians!" (Rahul K., Mumbai)
Top Complaint: "Too many Delhi players use abusive language" (Priya S., Chennai)
"The auto rickshaw tasks are so realistic! I felt like I was back in Kolkata driving through traffic." - Arjun P., 24
"Love the regional voice chat. Now I can abuse imposters in my mother tongue!" - Neha G., 19
"Game needs better anti-cheat. Too many players using macros to win." - Vikram R., 28
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0+ | 8.0+ |
| iOS | 10.0+ | 13.0+ |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB+ |
| Storage | 150MB | 300MB |
Planned features based on player feedback:
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