If you enjoyed the high-stakes action and survival thrills of 'Survive the Game' (2021), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver similar adrenaline-pumping experiences, from intense manhunts to desperate fights for survival. Whether you're a fan of gritty action or edge-of-your-seat suspense, these picks will keep you hooked.

The Running Man (1987)
Description: A futuristic action film where convicts are hunted for sport in a televised game show, blending satire with high-stakes survival.
Fact: The movie is loosely based on a Stephen King novel written under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.


Battle Royale (2000)
Description: A dystopian film where students are forced to fight to the death on an isolated island, pioneering the 'last person standing' survival trope.
Fact: The film was initially banned in several countries due to its violent content but later gained a cult following.


The Condemned (2007)
Description: Prisoners are forced to fight for survival on a remote island while being broadcast for entertainment, highlighting the brutality of human exploitation.
Fact: The film was heavily criticized for its graphic violence but was praised for its intense action sequences.


The Tournament (2009)
Description: Assassins from around the world compete in a deadly game with a massive cash prize, featuring relentless action and survival tactics.
Fact: The film was shot in various locations across the UK, including Liverpool and London.


The Belko Experiment (2016)
Description: A group of office workers are forced into a brutal survival game where they must kill each other to survive, exploring themes of human nature under extreme pressure.
Fact: The movie was shot in Bogotá, Colombia, and the script was originally written in 2007 but shelved for nearly a decade.


The Hunger Games (2012)
Description: A dystopian saga where teenagers are forced to fight to the death in a televised event, exploring themes of oppression and survival.
Fact: The book series was inspired by reality TV and ancient Roman gladiatorial games.


The Maze Runner (2014)
Description: A group of teens must navigate a deadly maze to survive, combining sci-fi elements with intense survival challenges.
Fact: The film's maze was inspired by the concept of ever-changing, living structures found in nature.


The Purge (2013)
Description: A horror-thriller set in a society where all crime is legal for one night, forcing characters to survive against violent attackers.
Fact: The film was made on a modest budget of $3 million but grossed over $89 million worldwide.


Escape Room (2019)
Description: A psychological thriller where strangers must solve deadly puzzles to escape a series of elaborate traps, blending survival with mystery.
Fact: The film's success led to a sequel, 'Escape Room: Tournament of Champions,' released in


Ready or Not (2019)
Description: A darkly comedic thriller where a bride must survive a deadly game orchestrated by her wealthy in-laws, blending horror and survival elements.
Fact: The film's script was inspired by classic board games and urban legends about wealthy families with sinister traditions.
