9 Intense Thriller Shows and Movies to Watch If You Like Squid Game

Experience a real-life Squid Game minus the gore in the reality competition series Physical: 100. 100 contestants compete in intense challenges, with losers eliminated until one victor remains. Watch on Netflix.

Physical: 100

Join graduating seniors in Carp, Texas, as they compete in deadly challenges for a chance to escape their dead-end town in Panic. Though not as gripping as Squid Game, it delves into themes of economic desperation. 

Panic

Witness a high school overrun by zombies in the jolting thriller All of Us Are Dead. As the virus spreads, explore themes similar to Squid Game, like corruption and abuse of power. Binge-watch on Netflix.

All of Us Are Dead

Delve into the chilling world of Hellbound, where angels descend to announce people's imminent deaths. This Netflix thriller, akin to Squid Game in its mix of horror and morality, offers a complex narrative.

Hellbound

Explore the psychedelic nightmare of Dr. Brain, a psychological sci-fi thriller on Apple TV+. Similar to Squid Game, it delves into intense themes while rooted in emotional storytelling. Watch on Apple TV+.

Dr. Brain

Enter the world of Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor, where participants gamble their lives to clear their debts. Experience the brutality and trickery reminiscent of Squid Game. 

Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

Embark on a survival journey in Alice in Borderland, where participants must play games to stay alive. With its grisly violence and relentless challenges, it's a perfect follow-up to Squid Game. Available on Netflix.

Alice in Borderland

In #Alive, a Korean zombie thriller, survival becomes paramount amidst a zombie apocalypse. Discover themes of morality and humanity akin to Squid Game's focus on survival. 

#Alive

Dive into the dark, bonkers world of Sweet Home, a fantasy horror series where residents battle their inner demons turned into monsters. Experience intense drama and monster fights. 

Sweet Home