What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAlice in Borderland
Series · 2020
If you loved Alice in Borderland, start with Escape Room (Adam Robitel, 2019) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Alice in Borderland across media.
If Alice in Borderland hooked you, it is because you crave the psychological tension of strangers forced into lethal, high-stakes games.
Books on the same thread
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Explores: authoritarianism, class inequality, spectacle of violence.
Much like Alice in Borderland, this story forces individuals into a brutal, televised spectacle where survival depends on navigating a rigged system designed by an oppressive, distant authority.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll · Book · 2021
Explores: Dream logic, Anthropomorphism, Coming of age.
The surreal, disorienting transformation of reality found here serves as the thematic ancestor to the bizarre, game-filled landscape that Arisu must navigate in Alice in Borderland.
The Maze Runner (Book 1)
James Dashner · Book · 2014
Explores: Survival, Memory Loss, Conspiracy.
You will recognize the desperate reliance on teamwork and strategic problem-solving from Alice in Borderland as these trapped youths face a lethal, ever-changing maze to earn their freedom.
Berserk Deluxe, Vol. 1
Kentaro Miura · Book
Explores: existential dread, vengeance, moral corruption.
This grim exploration of morality and survival mirrors the existential dread and high-stakes combat that defined your experience watching the characters struggle in Alice in Borderland.
Films on the same thread
Escape Room
Adam Robitel · Film · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Alice in Borderland: Psychological Thriller, Survival Horror.
This film captures the core thrill of Alice in Borderland by placing strangers in a series of lethal, puzzle-based rooms where only their wits can prevent their demise.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
David Slade · Film · 2018
Shares 2 threads with Alice in Borderland: Existential Crisis, Psychological Thriller.
Fans of Alice in Borderland will appreciate this descent into a reality-bending nightmare where the lines between game design and personal survival become dangerously blurred for the protagonist.
The Hunger Games
Gary Ross · Film · 2012
Explores: Oppression, Rebellion, Sacrifice.
The intense pressure of fighting for one's life in a controlled, hostile environment directly echoes the moral dilemmas and survival mechanics present throughout Alice in Borderland.
Alice in Wonderland
Clyde Geronimi · Film · 1951
Explores: curiosity, identity crisis, loss of innocence.
This classic provides the same sense of being a stranger in a strange land that defines Alice in Borderland, focusing on the psychological toll of navigating an absurd reality.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While lighter in tone, the group dynamics and high-stakes adventuring here offer a comedic reflection of the intense, team-based survival challenges found within Alice in Borderland.
The Deca Tapes
Lex Noteboom · Podcast · 2025
The mystery of being trapped in a confined space with others mirrors the initial confusion and tension of the opening scenes of Alice in Borderland perfectly.
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Common questions
Is Alice in Borderland based on a video game?
Alice in Borderland is not based on a video game. The plot follows a video-game-obsessed young man who finds himself trapped in a strange version of Tokyo where he and his friends must compete in dangerous games to survive.
What happens to the characters in Alice in Borderland?
In Alice in Borderland, the main character and his two friends are transported to a strange version of Tokyo. They are forced to participate in a series of dangerous games to win and survive their time in this mysterious setting.
Is Alice in Borderland a survival series?
Yes, Alice in Borderland is a survival series. The story focuses on a young man and his two friends who must compete in dangerous games within a strange version of Tokyo to stay alive after finding themselves trapped there.
Does Alice in Borderland feature multiple games?
Yes, Alice in Borderland features multiple games. The premise revolves around the protagonist and his two friends navigating a strange version of Tokyo where they are required to compete in various dangerous games to win.