K-Dramas Like Squid Game
Loved Squid Game (2021), Netflix, and want more with the same feel? It is known for survival game, debt and social commentary. Here are 8 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Kingdom
킹덤
When rumors spread that the Joseon king has died of smallpox, a powerful clan seizes control and declares the crown prince a traitor.
Why it's like Squid Game: Another Netflix thriller with high stakes and a bleak, stylish world.
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Sweet Home
스위트홈
After losing his family, withdrawn teenager Cha Hyun-su moves into a run-down apartment building, hoping to be left alone.
Why it's like Squid Game: Survival, monsters and a group forced to work together.
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D.P.
디피
Private An Jun-ho has served his time in the army without much fuss when he is suddenly assigned to the military's deserter-hunting unit.
Why it's like Squid Game: A hard, human look at a cruel system.
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Bloodhounds
사냥개들
Two young boxers meet in the ring and become friends: quiet rookie Kim Geon-u and talkative southpaw Hong U-jin.
Why it's like Squid Game: Debt, desperation and fast, brutal action.
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Death's Game
이재, 곧 죽습니다
After seven years of failed job searches, Choi I-jae has run out of hope and decides to end his life.
Why it's like Squid Game: A dark fantasy about survival and what makes life worth living.
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Weak Hero: Class 1
약한영웅
An action-driven coming-of-age drama centered on Yun Shi Eun, a top student who consistently ranks in the top 1% of his school.
Why it's like Squid Game: Violence, survival and a hero who fights smart.
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The Glory
더 글로리
Moon Dong-eun was tormented so badly by her high school classmates that she had to drop out.
Why it's like Squid Game: A cold, calculated revenge story.
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Vincenzo
빈센조
During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer gives an unrivaled conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice.
Why it's like Squid Game: Dark humor and a stylish take on power and greed.
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About Squid Game
Hundreds of players deep in debt accept a mysterious invitation to compete in children’s games for an enormous cash prize. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Squid Game
What are the best dramas like Squid Game?
Our top picks are Kingdom, Sweet Home, D.P., followed by Bloodhounds. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as survival game, debt and social commentary, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Squid Game?
Squid Game is listed on Netflix. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
We compare the genres, themes and story of every drama on the site and rank the closest matches from the same country. Our editors also hand-pick and reorder the top choices for the most popular shows.
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