Survival thrillers have taken over after the pandemic, and we’ve had two break-out shows that have kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Japan’s Alice in Borderland and South Korea’s Squid Game, are series that center around high-stakes games.

Still from Squid Game | Credits: Netflix

It’s a life-or-death situation in both shows, but their approach to storytelling and a lot of other things are quite different. Even though Squid Game is the more popular one among the two, Alice in Borderland outdoes it on multiple parameters, and here’s a breakdown of the same.

Alice in Borderland has complex and varied games Alice in Borderland | Credits: Robot Communications Inc.

The games in Alice in Borderland are a masterclass on how to feature diverse and complex playthroughs that truly challenge the players. They are categorized by playing card suits and every single game tests different...