# Impostor - Deduction Game — Who is Lying?

> Social deduction party game where players guess a secret word and identify the impostor. (iPhone/iPad app by Nick Petroni.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impostor-deduction-game/id6749185258 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nick Petroni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597208168)
- Category: Games, Travel, Casual, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impostor-deduction-game/id6749185258/reviews.md

## What is Impostor?

Pass the phone around to each player, allowing them to see the secret word.

One player will not see the word, instead seeing the phrase, "Impostor!" This player will need to pretend they know the secret word throughout the round. 

In a pre-defined order, each player will give a one-word clue that indicates to the other players that they know the secret word. The clue should be direct enough so as to not make themselves suspicious, but not too obvious so the impostor doesn't figure the word out. If you are the impostor, your job is to blend in with your clue and pretend as though you know the word. 

Once every player has given a clue, the group can decide whether or not they want to vote or to go around one more time to collect more information. If the group chooses to vote, each player will vote for the person they believe is the impostor. The person with the most votes is eliminated. 

If the person who is voted out was not the impostor (they reveal their identity upon being voted out), the impostor wins no matter what. However, if the impostor was correctly voted out, they can still win if they are able to guess the secret word. If they fail to do so, the rest of the players win.

## Key features

- Secret word guessing
- Impostor role
- One-word clue system
- Player voting and elimination
- Multiplayer party game


## Frequently asked questions about Impostor

### How do you play Impostor?

Players pass a device to see a secret word. One player sees 'Impostor!' and must pretend to know the word. Each player gives a one-word clue, and then the group votes to eliminate who they think is the impostor.

### What is the goal of Impostor?

The goal is for the non-impostor players to correctly identify and vote out the impostor. The impostor wins if they are not voted out or if they can guess the secret word after the non-impostors are eliminated.

### Can Impostor be played offline?

Yes, Impostor is designed to be played with players passing a single device, making it suitable for offline play in social gatherings.

### What devices does Impostor support?

Impostor is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Impostor?

Impostor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Impostor updated?

The latest version, 2.1, was released on January 8, 2026, indicating active development and updates.

### Does Impostor have ads?

No, Impostor does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for Impostor?

Based on the available data, Impostor has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting very positive initial user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-01-08

NEW: Create custom categories! In addition to the default category options, users can now add their own custom categories to play with their friends.

Also added haptic feedback and a new category, Stranger Things.

### 2.0 — 2025-12-02

- New categories: Actors, Movies, Food and Drink, and Sports Teams! 
- Added clearer how to play instructions
- Changed app design to be sleeker, while eliminating other mini-games from "Road Trip Games" so the only game is Impostor.

### 1.0 — 2025-09-18

No release notes.

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