6 Recommendations for TV Shows and Movies Similar to Squid Game, Suitable for Survival Genre Lovers

Kapanlagi.com - The Korean drama titled SQUID GAME was a hit when it was released in 2021. SQUID GAME captured the world's attention with its interesting and thrilling concept. SQUID GAME tells the story of a group of people who are brought together to compete for a large prize. However, in order to win the game, the players must engage in life-threatening survival games.

Survival genre, like SQUID GAME, has always been a favorite for many people. Both films and TV shows in the survival genre always manage to bring excitement and tension. Besides SQUID GAME, there are still several TV shows and movies with a survival theme that shouldn't be missed.

If you liked SQUID GAME and are looking for films with similar themes, here are some recommendations for TV shows and movies with a survival theme.

1. ALICE IN BORDERLAND

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ALICE IN BORDERLAND tells the story of Arisu, a young man who feels dissatisfied with his monotonous life. One day, he and his two friends are trapped in an alternate world called Borderland. All of this happens after the three of them see a strange lightning in the sky of Tokyo. In Borderland, the three of them must face various deadly games and puzzles created by the "Game Master".

To survive, they must find a way to complete these games without losing their lives. Each game carries a high risk, and failure can mean death. In their quest to find a way out of Borderland, Arisu and his friends must face competition, conspiracy, and dark secrets that haunt this world. They must also encounter various other characters trapped there, who may become friends or enemies.

2. AS THE GODS WILL

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AS THE GODS WILL is a Japanese film adapted from one of the popular manga. AS THE GODS WILL has an exciting and interesting story, combining action, mystery, and tension. So if you like the excitement and tension presented in the drama SQUID GAME, AS THE GODS WILL is a must-watch (watchlist).

AS THE GODS WILL tells the story of a group of high school students trapped in a terrible game controlled by the gods. In this game, the group of high school students must fight to survive. The high school students face various deadly obstacles, difficult puzzles, and cruel games that risk their lives.

3. NIGHT HAS COME

If you are looking for a drama series similar to SQUID GAME with several episodes, NIGHT HAS COME can be one of the choices. NIGHT HAS COME tells the story of a group of high school students who are attending a retreat in a very remote and deserted location.

The cheerful and enjoyable atmosphere suddenly changes as strange things start happening. The bus they are riding becomes the only bus that arrives at the location. In the increasingly empty midnight, the atmosphere becomes tense when suddenly a notification appears on the students' phones. In the notification, the students are participating in a mafia game that requires them to kill each other.

4. ANIMAL WORLD

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ANIMAL WORLD is also one of the recommended films similar to SQUID GAME. ANIMAL WORLD tells the story of a young man named Zheng Kaisi who gets caught up in gambling. To pay off his debt, he becomes involved in a mysterious game held on a cruise ship. In this game, players must participate in a series of dangerous survival games.

In this game, Zheng Kaisi must face psychopathic criminals, mysterious puzzles, and deadly obstacles. He must use his intelligence and skills to survive and try to win a big prize. However, the further he gets involved in the game, the bigger the puzzles and conspiracies he has to face.

5. THE HUNGER GAMES

Recommended next mimrip SQUID GAME movie is THE HUNGER GAMES. This film, consisting of 3 series, is an adaptation of the popular novel by Suzanne Collins. In general, THE HUNGER GAMES tells the story of a group of teenagers from various oppressed states who are forced to participate in a deadly competition. They must fight each other in an arena full of traps and dangers to win a great prize.

6. READY OR NOT

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READY OR NOT is a horror comedy film that tells the story of a newly married bride to a wealthy family. However, after the wedding, she realizes that the family has a strange tradition, where every new bride must play a deadly game to survive. She then has to fight and survive against the family who wants to kill her until she can escape.

READY OR NOT is full of thrilling action, dark humor, and increasing tension. This makes it worthy to be included in the list of recommended survival genre films similar to SQUID GAME that must be watched.

Those are some brief reviews related to drama series and films recommendations similar to SQUID GAME. Happy watching!

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