So, you just finished Squid Game Season 3. The heartbreak. The chaos. The paranoia. And now the gaping hole it leaves in your Netflix queue. While it is hard to move on from a show that mixes survival thrillers with biting social critique, the good news is Netflix has more mind games in store for you.

Whether you are craving more deadly competitions, dystopian settings, or just shows where people are constantly playing each other, this list has something for every kind of Squid Game aftershock. From Japanese death matches to psychological warfare and post-apocalyptic chaos, these shows serve the same energy and, in some cases, crank it even higher.

You will find some familiar names here, especially if you have ever Googled “shows like Squid Game”. But hear us out: just because a show is often recommended does not mean it should be ignored. Sometimes, they are popular for a reason.

So here are five shows that will scratch that Squid Game itch, each packed with suspense, strategy, betrayal, and the kind of moral dilemmas that keep you glued to the screen.

Five shows to stream after finishing Squid Game season 3

5. Alice in Borderland (Shinsuke Sato, 2020)

Yes, we know. You have probably been told to watch this a dozen times already. But this is one of those rare occasions where the hype is deserved. Alice in Borderland throws its protagonist into a deserted Tokyo where each person is forced to compete in high-stakes games, each more disturbing than the last.

What makes this show so compelling is its mix of sleek visuals, emotional arcs, and game design that actually makes your brain hurt. It balances logic puzzles with physical showdowns and does not hold back on the gore or the grief. If Squid Game left you wondering what it would feel like to be stuck in a survival game, Alice in Borderland answers that and more.

4. Liar Game (Hiroaki Matsuyama, 2007)

If psychological manipulation is your favourite flavour of thriller, Liar Game delivers it in full force. Contestants are given large sums of money and have to “steal” from each other while avoiding being stolen from. It sounds simple until you realise how fast trust crumbles.

This Japanese drama is less about action and more about mind games, perfect for those who enjoyed the strategic side of Squid Game. With each episode, it becomes clear that the game is not about who lies the most but who understands human nature the best.

3. The 100 (Multiple directors, 2014-2020)

What starts as a teen survival drama quickly morphs into a much darker exploration of power, morality, and survival at any cost. The 100 follows a group of juvenile delinquents sent to post-apocalyptic Earth to test its habitability, and it does not take long for chaos to begin.

This one’s more sprawling and sci-fi, but the themes echo Squid Game in surprising ways: leadership under pressure, the cost of loyalty, and the blurred line between survival and humanity. If you want something with a bit more world-building and long-term character arcs, this is your next binge.

2. The Rain (Kenneth Kainz and Natasha Arthy, 2018-2020)

Another post-apocalyptic survival thriller, The Rain is a Danish series where a deadly virus carried by rainfall wipes out most of Scandinavia. Two siblings emerge from a bunker to find out what is left and whom they can trust.

The show plays with familiar survival themes, but its emotional core sets it apart. It explores grief, sacrifice, and what happens when society collapses, not unlike Squid Game’s own commentary on inequality and desperation. It is a quieter but no less thrilling descent into uncertainty.

1. The Mole (2001-2008)

Netflix revived this early-2000s cult game show in 2022, giving it a sleek new look while keeping the sabotage-filled format intact. Players must work together to win money, all while trying to expose the hidden “Mole” sabotaging their efforts.

This reboot taps into the same paranoia and mind games that made the original (hosted by Anderson Cooper) iconic. If you like guessing games, group strategy, and subtle betrayals, The Mole is a perfect post-Squid Game watch.