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Social Deduction Games Online
In a social deduction game, someone in the group knows something the rest of you do not, and the game is working out who. These 5 are free to play in the browser. One person opens a room and shares the code, and everyone joins on their own phone or laptop, around one table or on a video call.
The games
3-12 Players 20-40 Min1.Imposter
Everyone gets the same secret word except the imposter, who has to fake it. Give one clue each, talk it over, then vote. The best one to start with.
3-8 Players 5 Min2.Mafia Lite
The classic Mafia, cut down to about five minutes. One Mafia, one Doctor, everyone else a civilian. Good for a short call or a first game of Mafia.
3-12 Players 5-10 Min3.Lie Detector
One player in the hot seat answers a personal question, true or made up. Everyone grills them, then votes Truth or Lie. Works as a get-to-know-you game too.
2-12 Players 5-15 Min4.2 Truths 1 Lie
Everyone writes three things about themselves, one of them a lie. Spot the other lies and fool the group with yours. The easiest start for a new group.
2-10 Players 5-15 Min5.Guess My Number
You can see every number but your own. Ask yes or no questions until you can name it first. More logic than lying, so it suits quieter groups.
How to pick one
- New to the genre, or a mixed group: start with Imposter. One round teaches it.
- Only five minutes: Mafia Lite.
- People who do not know each other yet: 2 Truths 1 Lie or Lie Detector.
- A group that would rather think than bluff: Guess My Number.
Common questions
What are the best social deduction games to play online?
Here they are, the easiest to start with first:
- Imposter (3-12 Players)
- Mafia Lite (3-8 Players)
- Lie Detector (3-12 Players)
- 2 Truths 1 Lie (2-12 Players)
- Guess My Number (2-10 Players)
Which social deduction games work for a big group?
These take 10 players or more:
- Imposter (3-12 Players)
- Lie Detector (3-12 Players)
- 2 Truths 1 Lie (2-12 Players)
- Guess My Number (2-10 Players)
Can you play social deduction games with 3 players?
Yes. These start at 3 or fewer:
- Imposter (3-12 Players)
- Mafia Lite (3-8 Players)
- Lie Detector (3-12 Players)
- 2 Truths 1 Lie (2-12 Players)
- Guess My Number (2-10 Players)
What is a social deduction game?
A game where some players have a hidden role or a secret, and the rest try to work out who by talking, asking questions and voting. Mafia and Werewolf are the classics. The imposter word game is a newer one built on the same idea.
Do we need to download anything or make an account?
No. Every game here runs in the browser. One person opens a room and shares the code or the link, and everyone else joins as a guest on their own phone, tablet or laptop.
Can we play over Zoom or Discord?
Yes. Everyone joins the room on their own device and talks on the call you already use. Each player sees their own secret on their own screen.