As someone who has spent far too many hours ejecting suspicious crewmates in Among Us and binge-watching the deadly games of Squid Game, I have always believed the best crossovers are the ones that feel obvious only after a talented creator brings them to life. That is exactly how I felt when BossLogic's 3D fan art reimagining Squid Game's masked guards as Among Us imposters began circulating again in 2026. The design is clean, slightly funny, and genuinely unnerving all at once.
The artwork takes the simple crewmate silhouette from Among Us and dresses it in the infamous red guard uniform from Squid Game. Black masks replace the usual blank visor, and the result is a little less formidable than the show's actual overseers, but far more suspicious. That idea of being sus has become central to how fans talk about Among Us, and this crossover leans into it beautifully. BossLogic did not stop at costumes, either. The 3D imposters hold the same weapons used by Squid Game's guards, and the circle, triangle, and square symbols that have become synonymous with the Netflix series are displayed front and center. Those marks are not just decoration. In Squid Game, circle represents workers, triangle represents soldiers, and square represents managers. Translating that hierarchy onto an Among Us bean is a quick and clever visual reminder of the danger inside the show.
I still remember the official Among Us Twitter account reacting to the designs with what can only be described as genuine excitement, calling them SO GOOD. That is not a minor compliment. It is one thing for fans to love a crossover, but when the official account for a game this popular reacts that strongly, it suggests the developers themselves see the appeal. It also makes players like me wonder what an official mode or skin set could actually look like.
So what makes this crossover work so well? For me, it comes down to simplicity. Among Us characters are deliberately minimal, making them an ideal blank canvas for creators. Before this, fans had already mashed up Among Us with Super Smash Bros., and the visual language still felt natural. Squid Game is similarly built on bold, readable costumes and symbols. The two properties almost speak the same design language, which is why the fan art does not feel forced.
| Design Element | Why It Works in the Crossover |
|---|---|
| Red guard suit | Instantly recognizable and adds a threatening uniform to the crewmate shape. |
| Black mask | Preserves the faceless authority of Squid Game while making the beans look even more suspicious. |
| Circle, triangle, square | Adds hierarchy and storytelling without needing words. |
| Guard weapons | Introduces real stakes and connects the cute bean to the show's violence. |
This was not the first time Among Us imposters had been brought to life in 3D. A Fall Guys crossover previously added imposter skins, letting players dress their jellybean characters as 3D Among Us crewmates. That collaboration proved the design could survive the jump from 2D to 3D without losing its charm. In a strange way, Squid Game's children's games already have a battle royale structure, which is why so many fans compared the show to Fall Guys. The desire for an official Fall Guys and Squid Game crossover was already loud, and this fan art only added more energy to the conversation.
Could an official Among Us x Squid Game collaboration actually happen? I would love to say yes. The commercial logic seems obvious. Both audiences overlap heavily, and the visual potential is enormous. But intellectual property deals are rarely simple. Netflix has spent the past few years expanding its gaming ambitions. The streaming service acquired Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree, which signaled that it may want to create original games or tie-ins based on its own shows. That could mean Squid Game might eventually receive its own official game experiences rather than being licensed out to third-party developers. If that is the case, a direct Among Us collaboration may be less likely, even if fan demand remains strong.
Looking at it from 2026, I still see this BossLogic piece as one of the most memorable examples of how quickly fan communities can respond to a cultural moment. Squid Game is no longer just a single season; it has become a broader franchise, and Among Us continues to hold a place in multiplayer gaming through updates and crossovers. Yet the specific charm of this image has not faded. It captures the exact moment when two different kinds of tension, the paranoia of Among Us and the life-or-death stakes of Squid Game, collided in one tiny crewmate.
As a player, I find myself asking: would I trust a red-suited crewmate with a circle mask? Absolutely not. That is exactly why the crossover works. In Among Us, trust is already fragile. In Squid Game, trust can get you killed. Putting the two together creates an image that is funny at first glance and deeply menacing the second time you look.
Of course, the guards are not the only elements worth adapting. The players' green tracksuits, Seong Gi-hun's red hair, and the show's heavy use of simple geometry are all just as iconic. If an official collaboration ever does happen, the skins could go far beyond the guards. I would personally love to see a full set that includes the different guard ranks, a player tracksuit variant, and maybe even a Front Man-inspired cosmetic. Until then, fan creations like this one will continue to fill the gap, and frankly, they set a very high bar.