I'd recommend 'Battle Royale'. Both have intense competition and life-or-death situations. Also, 'Sweet Home' has elements of horror and survival like Squid Game.
Well, 'Alice in Borderland' is quite similar. It has that intense survival theme and unexpected plot twists like Squid Game.
It's quite similar. The manga version usually captures the key elements and tension of the original Squid Game, but with some artistic interpretations.
One manga similar to Tomodachi Game could be 'Kakegurui'. It has elements of psychological games and intense competition among characters.
I think 'Another' is somewhat similar. Both have elements of mystery and suspense that keep you on the edge of your seat.
One manga like that could be 'Sword Art Online'. It combines virtual reality and gaming elements in an interesting way.
Battle Royale was a novel similar to Squid Games. The novel was written by the Japanese author Hiroharu Takami. It was about a group of students who were forced to participate in a survival game. Every year, a group of students would be sent to a deserted island, where they would have to kill each other until only one of them survived. This novel was also adapted into a movie and manga.
It's quite similar. The anime version of Squid Game largely adheres to the manga, with just a few minor differences that don't significantly change the core elements.
There are also stories about the friendships formed within the Squid Game. For example, Ali and Gi - hun's friendship. Ali is a kind - hearted immigrant who trusts Gi - hun. Their bond shows that even in the cruelest of situations, people can find connections. Ali's betrayal by Gi - hun later in the game is also a tragic part of their story.
I'd recommend 'Kakegurui' as a manga similar to Liar Game. They both focus on high-stakes competitions and the psychology of the characters involved. Also, 'One Outs' has some similarities in terms of strategic thinking and competition.
It's a survival game where participants face deadly challenges for a huge cash prize. The story explores their motivations and the harsh realities they encounter.