Squid Game: 5 gripping series to watch if you love the Korean survival drama

Squid Game season 3 is just a few days away, and fans cannot wait to dive into the world of the thriller. When Squid Game hit our screens, it didn¡¯t just tell a story; it gripped the world with its brutal survival games and shocking twists. From the chilling children¡¯s games turned deadly to the complex characters forced to make impossible choices, the show captured everything we love about high-stakes dramas. If you¡¯ve found yourself missing that rush of suspense and emotion, don¡¯t worry! There are more series out there that can fill the void.

From deadly competitions to thought-provoking narratives, these shows have it all and dive deep into human nature. Some take you to dystopian futures, while others explore moral dilemmas. Whatever your favourite part of Squid Game was, these five series bring their own spin to the genre, ensuring you stay hooked. Here¡¯s what you should watch next and where you can find them.

1. Alice in Borderland

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya

If you want even wilder games than Squid Game, Alice in Borderland is your next stop. The story follows Arisu, a bored gamer who suddenly finds himself in a deserted Tokyo. But it¡¯s not empty for long. He¡¯s forced to play deadly games just to survive, all while searching for the truth behind it all. The games are creative, the tension never drops, and the emotional moments hit hard.

2. Death¡¯s Game

• Where to watch: TVING, Rakuten Viki (in select regions)
• Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam

This one¡¯s not a typical game show, but it¡¯s just as deadly. Death¡¯s Game tells the story of Choi Yee-jae, who takes his own life but ends up being punished by Death. He¡¯s forced to live 12 different lives, each ending in a new death. It¡¯s a touching, clever, and emotional journey that blends fantasy with hard-hitting life lessons. It¡¯s deep and dark, but beautifully done.

3. 3%

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Jo?o Miguel, Bianca Comparato

This Brazilian gem is set in a future where only 3% of people get to live in a rich paradise called the Offshore. To get there, candidates must go through ¡°The Process,¡± a series of brutal and emotional tests. 3% has smart writing, rich characters, and explores inequality in a very gripping way. It¡¯s more of a slow burn, but worth the ride.

4. Sweet Home

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young

Sweet Home may not be about a game, but it¡¯s full of survival. After people start turning into monsters for unknown reasons, a group of neighbours in an apartment building must fight to stay alive. This Korean thriller is packed with horror, suspense, and action. If you loved the emotions in Squid Game, you¡¯ll enjoy the way this show dives into trauma, humanity, and hope.

5. The 8 Show

• Where to watch: Netflix
• Cast: Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee

Released in 2024, The 8 Show is fresh, sharp, and full of chaos. Eight strangers are trapped in a strange building, each living on a separate floor. They can earn money, but the rules are twisted and the more money they earn, the more they risk. Like Squid Game, it shows how greed and fear can change people. It¡¯s bold, thought-provoking, and binge-worthy.

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