What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedGame Night
John Francis Daley · Film · 2018
If you loved Game Night, start with The Afterparty (Christopher Miller, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Game Night across media.
If you loved the way Game Night turns ordinary people into amateur sleuths, you will enjoy these stories of sudden, high-stakes investigations.
Books on the same thread
The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman · Book · 2020
Explores: Retirement, Friendship, Unlikely Detectives.
Like the characters in Game Night, these retirees discover that solving a real-life crime is far more exhilarating than their usual weekly routine of recreational activities.
Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare, Maitman, Ian Waldron · Book · 1990
Shares a thread with Game Night: Mistaken Identity.
The chaotic mix of mistaken identity and deception found in Game Night mirrors the intricate web of confusion that drives this classic comedy of errors.
Death on the Nile
Agatha Christie · Book · 1992
Explores: Murder Mystery, Jealousy, Betrayal.
While Game Night plays with the conventions of mystery, this classic puts you in the center of a puzzle where every guest has a hidden agenda.
Endless Night
Agatha Christie · Book · 2012
Explores: Greed, Supernatural Curse, Naivete.
The feeling of being in over your head that defined Game Night is captured here as a simple discovery spirals into a dark and dangerous mystery.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Game Night: Mystery Comedy.
Much like the friends in Game Night, these neighbors find their shared obsession with crime transforms their mundane lives into an unpredictable, real-world investigation.
The Night Of
Richard Price · Series · 2016
Explores: Wrongful Accusation, Criminal Justice System, Moral Ambiguity.
If the suspense of Game Night kept you guessing, you will appreciate the tension of this story where an ordinary night ends in a life-altering accusation.
The Afterparty
Christopher Miller · Series · 2022
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Perspective, Reunion.
This series elevates the murder mystery genre with the same comedic energy and ensemble dynamics that made the group dynamic in Game Night so compelling to watch.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Daniel J. Goor · Series · 2013
Explores: Ensemble Cast, Underdog, Character-Driven.
The eccentric, character-driven ensemble that made the stakes in Game Night feel both personal and hilarious is perfectly mirrored in this fast-paced workplace comedy.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
The blend of dark humor and true crime fascination in Game Night is echoed here as hosts navigate real-world stories with the same conversational, irreverent spirit.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If you enjoyed the way Game Night found humor in criminal absurdity, you will appreciate this look at real-life athletes whose legal troubles are as bizarre as fiction.
Common questions
Is Game Night about a real kidnapping?
In Game Night, the kidnapping of Brooks is initially intended to be part of an elaborate murder mystery party. However, the characters soon realize that the situation is not what it seems, and the lines between the staged game and actual danger become blurred for the group.
What happens when Max and Annie participate in the murder mystery party in Game Night?
During the murder mystery party in Game Night, Max and Annie believe they are participating in a staged event involving fake thugs and federal agents. Their weekly game night turns into a real-life mystery when they discover that the kidnapping of Brooks is potentially more than just a game.
Who organizes the murder mystery party in Game Night?
In the movie Game Night, the murder mystery party is organized by Brooks, who is the brother of the main character Max. The event is meant to elevate their weekly game night, but it leads the friends into a dangerous situation where the game is no longer clearly defined.
Does the game in Game Night stay under control?
No, the game in Game Night does not stay under control. While the event is designed to be a murder mystery party, the participants quickly learn that the situation involving Brooks is not what it appears to be, forcing the friends to navigate a mystery that becomes increasingly serious.