The much-awaited second season of Squid Game is finally coming soon, and we can hardly wait for the show to officially drop! For those who are itching for some more thriller action for now, we suggest getting into some horror and mystery dramas to fill the Squid Game-shaped hole in your heart. Need some recos? Below are seven exciting shows we recommend binge-watching in the meantime!
7 Thrilling Shows You Need to Watch If You Love Squid Game
1. Alice in Borderland
Where to watch: Netflix
The concept of a “play to survive” game is once again evident in this Japanese drama! The show follows Ryohei Arisu, a young gamer who wakes up in a parallel version of Tokyo. In this alternate reality, Tokyo is empty, with the only survivors being Ryohei and his friends, Karube and Chota. Much like in Squid Game, the trio are forced to play seemingly simple games that determine whether they live or die.
2. Liar Game
Where to watch: Hulu
College student Nao Kazaki’s life is turned upside down when she is forced into the “Liar Game.” The game assesses how well you can lie by pitting players against various opponents, where the winner gets one million yen while the losers end up in debt. The themes of greed, competition, and betrayal mirror a lot of Squid Game’s first season!
3. Darwin Game
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
This anime chronicles the journey of Kaname Sudou, a high school student who gets roped into trying out Darwin’s Game. As with all of the thrillers here, this is a life-or-death game, but instead of playing to win, Kaname aims to kill the game master. This mix of revenge and violence is perfect to keep you waiting for Squid Game season two!
4. Danganronpa: The Animation
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
The 16 students of Hope’s Peak Academy are forced to kill other students without being suspected to ensure their own survival. This twisted game follows the same life-or-death pattern as Squid Game but in the context of high school students. Class has definitely become a whole lot more dangerous!
5. King's Game
Where to watch: Crunchyroll
In this anime, 32 students receive text messages they must follow from their mysterious classmate, ‘The King.’ They either have to adhere to these instructions or face a gruesome death. The kind-hearted Nobuaki Kanazawa is determined to put an end to this madness by defeating the king himself. The gruesome thriller does not disappoint when it comes to action, drama, and horror!
6. Memories of the Alhambra
Where to watch: Netflix
CEO Yoo Jin-woo heads to Spain to meet an augmented reality (AR) game creator, who has since disappeared. He ends up having to work with the creator’s older sister, Jung Hee-Joo, as they must navigate the eerie AR game they are now trapped in. When the line between reality and fantasy blurs, how much are the two willing to risk?
7. Money Heist
Where to watch: Netflix
The Spanish drama follows a group of eight people who attempt to pull off one of the biggest heists known to man: A €984 million robbery from the Royal Mint of Spain. Much like Squid Game, each character has their own motives but their need for money binds them together. This mix of strategy and stealth is just what you need to while away some time!
* This story originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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