Games like The Traitors – Get your murderous fix with video & board games

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With the popular show The Traitors returning, especially after the success of its celebrity edition, it’s the perfect time to try playing some similar games at home.

Jade, a contestant on season 4 of The Traitors, shared that she’s an avid gamer and believes her gaming skills gave her a helpful edge while navigating the challenges of the show’s castle.

If you enjoy shows like The Traitors, you’re probably looking for a multiplayer game where you have to figure out who to trust. These ‘social deduction’ games are all about uncovering hidden roles, determining who’s on your team, and influencing other players to do what you want.

Luckily, the idea of hidden roles and figuring out who to trust is popular in many games, both video and board games, and it’s become even more widespread since the show The Traitors became a hit. Try any of the games below, and you’ll be enjoying a similar experience once you learn how to play!

Games like The Traitors at a glance

Excited to get started with social deduction games? Here are some quick links to retailers where you can buy them!

Board games like The Traitors:

  • Mafia
  • Werewolf
  • Blood on the Clocktower
  • Cheese Thief
  • Spyfall
  • The Chameleon
  • Agatha Christie’s Death on the Cards
  • Secret Hitler

Video games like The Traitors:

  • Among Us
  • Blood on the Clocktower (online version)
  • Spyfall (online version)
  • Town of Salem
  • Goose Goose Duck
  • Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Official products from The Traitors:

  • The Traitors: Official Board Game
  • The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book

Keep on reading for more detail on all of those!

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Games like The Traitors — board games and video games to get your murder fix

The Traitors: Official Board Game

Let’s start with the most obvious choice: the official board game based on The Traitors! You won’t find a game that captures the show’s feel quite like it.

This game is best with four to six players and divides everyone into two teams: the Traitors and the Faithful. Expect plenty of missions, secret eliminations, voting, and banishments as you play!

Since it’s meant to be played in a single evening, rather than spread out over several weeks like a TV show, the pace is a little faster! And just so you know, hooded robes aren’t included.

Among Us

If you ask a young person about The Traitors, they might say it’s just like the game Among Us. Actually, a relative of mine said that recently! And for anyone who’s played a lot of Among Us, the way The Traitors works will definitely seem recognizable.

In the game Among Us, players are mostly ‘Crewmates’ completing tasks on a spaceship. But watch out – hidden among them are ‘Imposters’ whose goal is to wreck things and eliminate the Crewmates.

In the game, players attempt to identify the Imposters and vote them out. If an Imposter is discovered, they’re eliminated by being ejected into space – a dramatic effect the BBC couldn’t afford to recreate for their show, The Traitors.

You can now play Among Us on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and both iPhone and Android devices. Plus, the mobile version is available to download and play for free!

Mafia (AKA Werewolf)

If you try to explain The Traitors to someone unfamiliar with it, they’ll probably compare it to games like Mafia or Werewolf. Those are well-established, decades-old social deduction party games!

Andrew Garfield compared keeping the secret about his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home to playing the game Werewolf, because he had to repeatedly lie in interviews about whether or not he was involved.

Mafia, first developed by Dimitry Davidoff in 1986, is a game played in two parts: at night, the ‘bad guys’ secretly eliminate players, and during the day, everyone votes to try and identify and remove them.

This game requires nothing to play – no cards, no equipment, nothing at all. However, many people have created different versions and ways to play it over time.

We’ll include some helpful links below:

  • How to play Mafia – a brief history
  • Board game version of Werewolf

Blood on the Clocktower

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It’s immediately clear from watching the video that Blood on the Clocktower shares a lot of similarities with the show The Traitors.

This party game is perfect for groups of five to twenty people. It divides players into two teams: the villagers, who are trying to stay safe, and a hidden team working with a demon to cause chaos and trick everyone else.

Blood on the Clocktower is sold as a board game, but it can also be played online with others, no matter where they are! While the board game itself can be pricey, the online version offers a more affordable way to enjoy the game.

  • Try the online version

Cheese Thief

If the idea of murder seems a bit extreme, how about switching to something lighter, like stealing cheese? It’s definitely a less violent option, wouldn’t you agree?

I love the game Cheese Thief! Basically, we all pretend to be asleep, and then one person secretly ‘wakes up’ and tries to grab the cheese right off the table without anyone else noticing. It’s a really fun, sneaky game!

If you like the idea so far, you’ll probably also love the adorable designs on the cards! (Thanks to Katherine Andreou for suggesting this game and the next one.)

Spyfall

While ‘The Traitors’ involves eliminating players, a major part of the game is the intense discussions where contestants question each other to uncover the hidden traitors.

Spyfall is a great game for recreating that thrilling, mysterious atmosphere – and it’s different from the Doctor Who episode with the same name!

Okay, so imagine we’re all playing a game with four people. Three of us get told a secret location, but one person is left in the dark. That person has to act like they know it though! Then we go around asking each other questions, trying to figure out who’s faking it. It’s all about reading people and spotting the one who doesn’t know the place!

Spyfall is a card game, and luckily, you can also play it online for free if you’d prefer to start playing right away.

  • But now from Zatu Games
  • Try the online version for free

The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book

If you weren’t interested in The Traitors: Official Board Game that we talked about before, maybe this other product will be more your style.

The Traitors: Interactive Game Book offers a new way to experience the world of The Traitors. Similar to a ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book, you make decisions that affect the story and determine if you succeed. It also includes optional mini-challenges you can complete by yourself or with friends.

The Chameleon

We think you’ll really enjoy this board game – it’s simple to learn! Each round, one player out of a group of three to eight is secretly chosen as ‘The Chameleon’.

Players receive a list of words, but one player—the Chameleon—doesn’t know the secret word they’re all trying to guess. Everyone else gives one-word clues to help each other, while the Chameleon has to figure out the correct answer and pretend they know it by giving a clue that seems to fit the group’s theme.

After each round, players try to figure out who the Chameleon is. It’s a quick, chaotic, and hilarious game to play with friends and family—and thankfully, no one ends up getting hurt! Just be prepared to have your actions and words closely scrutinized.

Town of Salem

Town of Salem, a game originally released for computers in 2014, has grown significantly since its launch. It now includes expansions, a follow-up game, and a version for mobile devices.

Town of Salem is an online game similar to Mafia or The Traitors. Players are secretly assigned to different teams – the Mafia, the Townspeople, and a unique third group called the Neutral – each with their own objectives. This adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Cards

Death on the Cards is a fantastic card game with a mystery twist! Players each receive three secret identities – mostly silly ones – but one player is secretly a murderer, and another is helping them. The game is inspired by the thrilling stories of Agatha Christie.

Players take on the roles of famous detectives like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, working to uncover each other’s hidden identities. Meanwhile, disguised villains attempt to eliminate the deck of cards before the detectives can figure out who they are. If the deck runs out, the villains win!

Goose Goose Duck

If you enjoy games like Among Us, Goose Goose Duck offers a similar experience, but with more variety. It features several different maps and ways to play, plus over 50 unique character roles, making it a fun choice for those who are already familiar with social deduction games.

Every map presents unique challenges, but the main idea remains the same: can your group of geese finish the objectives, discover and defeat the enemies, and survive? You play as the geese, naturally.

Play for free on PC/Mac, iPhone or Android.

Secret Hitler

Let’s talk tabletop games again. Secret Hitler is a lot like The Traitors and makes for a really enjoyable game night with a lively group of friends.

This game lets you experience the Weimar Republic in Germany by taking on the role of a fascist, a liberal, or even Hitler. Each role has unique goals – from winning elections to carrying out assassinations – and the game features an engaging voting system.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Here’s something a little unusual – thanks to Alex Raisbeck for the idea! If you loved the show The Traitors and ever imagined it taking place in an anime high school with a terrifying, robotic bear hosting instead of Claudia Winkleman, then this game is perfect for you!

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a game where you’re trapped in a school and forced to play a deadly game. You must investigate gruesome murders committed by your classmates, gather evidence, avoid being framed, and ultimately uncover the killer during dramatic trials, all while trying to figure out why you’re imprisoned.

Despite its strange world, this game offers a really good murder mystery with cases that are clever and complex – something even Agatha Christie would appreciate.

Read more on The Traitors:

  • The Traitors’ banished Faithfuls explain what fans don’t see
  • Tom Hiddleston wants to do Celebrity Traitors
  • How to apply for The Traitors

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2026-01-06 19:13