Squid Game: With its terrifying survival games, layered social critique, and memorable images, Netflix’s Squid Game swept the world. Here are a few programs that will keep you enthralled if you have watched all the episodes and are still hankering for that adrenaline rush combined with psychological depth:
Often compared directly to Squid Game, this Japanese thriller also features deadly games—only in a dystopian Tokyo where players must survive or die trying. It is a binge-worthy choice given its high stakes and sudden turns.
Though more horror than game-based, another Korean thriller, Sweet Home explores survival under terrible conditions still. Things get cruelly vivid and emotionally compelling for the inhabitants of an apartment complex when faced with a monster apocalypse.
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This Brazilian dystopic series investigates a world split between progress and destruction. Everyone at 20 must go through “The Process,” a battery of exams, to get to the brighter side. It all relates to power, privilege, and the cost of survival.
With complex mind games, betrayals, and high-stakes planning, this Japanese psychological drama includes all of these elements. If you enjoyed the devious strategies used in Squid Game, Liar Game will scratch that itch.
For those seeking thrills, Kaiji tells the story of a hapless man pressed to play dangerous games to meet his debts. It is cerebral, powerful, and emotionally raw.
Whether you loved Squid Game for its intense strategy, gripping suspense, or sharp social commentary, there are plenty of other shows that deliver the same adrenaline rush and emotional weight. These series dive into themes of survival, morality, and human behavior under pressure, often with high stakes and unexpected twists. From psychological thrillers to dark dystopias, they’ll keep you guessing who’s next and who you can trust (spoiler: probably no one).
If you’ve been searching for something to fill the Squid Game-shaped gap in your watchlist, these recommendations are guaranteed to pull you right back into the chaos.
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