Among Us was released by Innersloth in 2018 and became a global hit in 2020, with its spaceship maps, tasks and emergency meetings turning simple game sounds into memes. The door closing effect spread through gameplay clips, streams and edits on social media, often paired with the Among Us role reveal sound for impostor reveals and escapes. Players recognise the clunk instantly from maps like The Skeld, where doors can delay or trap crewmates. It remains popular because the meaning is clear without any dialogue or explanation needed.