Still freaking out from Squid Game? I feel you! That show was nuts, people risking everything for cash, creepy games, and twists that hit hard.
If you’re dying for more of that vibe, I’ve got eight movies on Netflix that’ll keep you hooked. I watched a few with my cousin, and we were losing it the whole time. Here’s the list let’s go!
1. The Platform (2019)
This one’s wild! A prison tower has food dropping down on a platform. Top floors eat great, bottom floors starve. Every month, they switch spots, so it’s a total survival mess. It’s dark and makes you think, just like Squid Game.
Why it’s similar: Fighting to live in a messed-up system.
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2. Circle (2015)
Fifty people wake up in a circle, and every two minutes, someone’s gone unless they vote who’s next. It’s creepy and tense, like a twisted game show. You’ll be guessing who survives till the end.
Why it’s similar: People picking who lives, plus a scary unknown vibe.
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3. Escape Room (2019)
Imagine an escape room, but if you mess up, you’re done. Some random people get lured in with a $10,000 prize. The puzzles are tricky, and losing isn’t an option. It’s got that Squid Game feel with high stakes and sneaky traps.
Why it’s similar: Strangers, big money, and life-or-death games.
4. Choose or Die (2022)
A cursed old video game promises cash, but it’s a trap. Your choices in the game mess with real life, and picking wrong gets ugly. It’s Squid Game with a retro twist.
Why it’s similar: Deadly games and a prize that’s too tempting.
5. Time to Hunt (2020)
Three buddies in a broke future Korea pull off a heist. They score cash, but a psycho killer starts hunting them. It’s fast and stressful, with that “do-or-die” energy from Squid Game.
Why it’s similar: Risking it all for money and survival.
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6. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)
This one’s cool you pick what happens! A guy’s making a video game, and your choices decide if he wins or crashes. It’s like playing Squid Game yourself.
Why it’s similar: Decisions lead to wild, messed-up endings.
7. #Alive (2020)
Zombies hit Korea, and a guy’s trapped in his apartment. No food, no help—just him vs. the chaos. It’s not a game, but the survival panic feels so close to Squid Game.
Why it’s similar: One dude battling to stay alive against crazy odds.
8. The Call (2020)
A girl finds a phone that calls someone from 20 years ago. They start changing time, and it gets dark quick. It’s not games, but the “what happens next” vibe is pure Squid Game.
Why it’s similar: Choices that flip everything upside down.
Extra Vibes
These movies all make you wonder, “What would I do?” Like, would you play for the cash or run? Squid Game had us asking that, and these keep it going. My cousin and I binged Escape Room last weekend, yelling at every twist. Total blast!
So, which one’s your first pick? Tell me in the comments. I wanna know!