Squid Game is a South Korean survival horror thriller series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The Netflix series follows Seong Gi-hun, a single father in a huge amount of debt, who is invited to compete in a series of children’s games to win huge sums of money. The only caveat is that if anyone loses the game, they are killed then and there. Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, and Lee Byung-hun. So, if you loved the social commentary, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Squid Game, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The 8 Show (Netflix)
The 8 Show is a South Korean dark comedy torture thriller series created by Han Jae-rim. Based on the Naver webtoons Money Game and Pie Game by Bae Jin-soo, the Netflix series revolves around 8 people as they take part in a dangerous game show that forces them to live in a mysterious eight-story building. The 8 Show stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeon-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, and Bae Seong-woo.
Alice in Borderland (Netflix)
Alice in Borderland is a Japanese sci-fi thriller drama series created by Yoshiki Watabe, Yasuko Kuramitsu, and Shinsuke Sato. Based on the manga series of the same name by Haro Aso, the Netflix series follows Arisu, an obsessive game as he is transported into a desolate Tokyo and forced to take part in a series of deadly games. Alice in Borderland stars Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Yūki Morinaga, Keita Machida, Ayame Misaki, and Nijirō Murakami.
Liar Game (Rent on Prime Video)
Liar Game is a Japanese psychological mystery thriller series created by Shinobu Kaitani. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Shinobu Kaitani, the Fuji Television series follows an innocent college girl who takes part in a reality show named Liar Game, where participants earn money by deceiving each other. Liar Game stars Erika Toda, Michiko Kichise, Kazuma Suzuki, Masayuki Izumi, and Shôta Matsuda.
3% (Netflix)
3% is a Brazilian dystopian sci-fi thriller drama series created by Pedro Aguilera. The Netflix series is set in a dystopian future and it revolves around a group of young people as they compete to seize their opportunity to get into an affluent society known as the “Offshore”, and leave their impoverished community known as “Inland” behind. 3% stars João Miguel, Bianca Comparato, Michel Gomes, Rodolfo Valente, Cynthia Senek, Vaneza Oliveira, and Rafael Lozano.
Tomodachi Game (Crunchyroll & Rent on Prime Video)
Tomodachi Game is a Japanese psychological mystery survival thriller anime series. Based on the manga series of the same name by Mikoto Yamaguchi and Yuki Sato, the Crunchyroll series revolves around a group of best friends after their class’ field trip money has been stolen, and they are kidnapped and forced to play a game that tests their friendship.
Panic (Prime Video)
Panic is a young adult thriller drama series created by Lauren Oliver. Based on Oliver’s 2014 novel of the same name, the Prime Video series is set in a small Texan town, and it revolves around a group of graduating seniors who take part in a series of challenges, believing that winning is the only way to get out of their town. Panic stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Ray Nicholson, Camron Jones, and Enrique Murciano.
Hellbound (Netflix)
Hellbound is a South Korean supernatural dark fantasy thriller drama series created by Yeon Sang-ho and Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear on Earth and deliver condemnations that send people to hell. All of this soon resulted in the rise of religious factions based on the idea of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, Yang Ik-june, and Kim Do-yoon.