InnerSloth

Profile narrative

The organisation consists of individuals who play the mobile version of Among Us on Android devices. Their primary activity is participating in the game’s social deduction matches, where they assume roles as crewmates or impostors. During gameplay, users complete assigned tasks on a spaceship while attempting to identify hidden impostors through discussion and voting. The game is accessible worldwide, serving a diverse audience of Android smartphone and tablet owners. Interaction occurs mainly through the in‑game chat system, which enables players to share information and deliberate during emergency meetings.

In October 2020, the player base experienced a disruptive incident in which bots flooded the game with advertisements under the name Eris Loris, severely degrading the experience. The attack highlighted the strain placed on the game’s servers by a sudden surge in popularity that followed the title’s rapid rise in 2020. At that time, the developer, a small team overwhelmed by the explosive growth, issued an emergency server update to detect and remove the malicious accounts. The update acknowledged that legitimate players could be affected incidentally, underscoring the challenges of balancing security with accessibility. Consequently, plans for a sequel were postponed so the team could concentrate on strengthening the original game’s infrastructure and addressing vulnerabilities. The episode also drew attention to ongoing issues such as frequent breaches, server instability during traffic spikes, and widespread cheating within the community. As a result, the developer advised users to engage in private matches with trusted friends to mitigate exposure to similar disruptions.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.