Squid Game is one of the most popular shows on Netflix, and we all know why. The story of people competing in deadly games captured the attention of viewers around the world. Its mix of suspense, strategy and shocking twists kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Beyond the games, the show also explores human nature, greed, and the choices people make under extreme pressure.
If you’re looking for more shows that deliver the same tension and mind-bending twists, Netflix has plenty of options. Here are five Netflix shows that have similar intense vibes as Squid Game.
If you loved Squid Game, Alice in Borderland is another show full of life-or-death games. Based on the manga by Haro Aso, this Japanese thriller follows Arisu (Kento Yamazaki), an obsessive gamer who gets trapped in a dystopian Tokyo. To survive, he must play a series of deadly games. Arisu teams up with other players who fight together to stay alive and figure out the mystery: why are they there, and how can they get back home? You can watch the first two seasons now, and season 3 is scheduled to release on September 25.
This K-drama is about a group of students stuck in their high school during a sudden zombie outbreak. Based on a Webtoon comic, the show follows teens from different backgrounds who must survive after a failed experiment spreads a deadly virus. While it’s full of zombie action, it also explores classic high school drama.
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If you liked the dark themes in Squid Game, you might enjoy Black Mirror. This Emmy-winning series tells a new story each episode, showing how technology affects our lives, relationships and society. With mixes of horror, sci-fi and drama, every episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The 8 Show is a social thriller you might enjoy. Eight strangers are trapped in a mysterious building and forced to play a game show. The longer they stay, the bigger the prize. However, the rules are unclear. With a ticking clock and challenges designed to create conflict, players must survive carefully. And remember: if anyone dies, no one wins.
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Set in a post-apocalyptic Brazil, 3% shows a society divided into two worlds. Most people live in the poor Inland, while the rich live in the advanced Offshore. Once a year, people from Inland get a chance to join Offshore through a competition called The Process. But only 3% make it, and the tests are tough and sometimes unfair.