'Among Us': AOC, Ilhan Omar are fans of the popular video game. Here's what to know about it

The video game "Among Us" captured the spotlight Tuesday night after House Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar joined Twitch to play along with top streamers as part of a broader effort to encourage Americans to vote in the upcoming election. The stream drew more than 435,000 viewers, making it one of the most popular streams ever on Twitch. Although the game launched more than two years, it only recently surged in popularity this year after several YouTubers and streamers started to profile the game through their channels. So, what is "Among Us" all about? Here's what you should know about the video game.