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Anime with a "survival game" vibe

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bykaelynmauve
Aug 27 2022, 8:31 PM | Updated Aug 27, 2022 8:42 PM
Characters must pass a series of tests, eliminate other character(s) &/or find the perpetrator to survive/advance to the next level.
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
TV, 2006, 25 eps Me:- Author:10
One of the classics.
Crosses multiple genres: Sci-fi, action, mecha, military, superpowers.
Darwin's Game
TV, 2020, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Battle royale
Death Note
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:-
One of the classics. An epic battle of wits. Just watch it!
Death Parade
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
1 vs 1 games. Mature themes, psychological elements, mystery.
Deatte 5-byou de Battle
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Battle royale. Action, strategy & superpowers.
Fate/Zero
TV, 2011, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
One of the classics.
Crosses multiple genres: Fantasy, action, mystery, drama, superpowers, larger overarching plot.
The fight scenes are epic & the animation quality gets better over the years.
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
See above.
Higashi no Eden
TV, 2009, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Mystery, romance, action, the power of money, larger overarching plot.
Imawa no Kuni no Alice
OVA, 2014, 3 eps Me:- Author:8
Win games to survive. Psychological, mystery & drama elements.
*I recommend reading the manga as a complement to the anime as the anime is incomplete. You won't regret it!
Kami no Tou
TV, 2020, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Pass a series of tests to reach the top. Fantasy & mystery elements.
*I recommend you read the Webtoon as the anime version is condensed & incomplete.
Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant to Zaregotozukai
OVA, 2016, 8 eps Me:- Author:7
Murder mystery. Supernatural & abstract/philosophical elements.
Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Involves magical girls
Mirai Nikki (TV)
TV, 2011, 26 eps Me:- Author:7
One of the classics.
Crosses multiple genres: Action, romance, mystery, supernatural, psychological, drama.
Munou na Nana
TV, 2020, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
School setting, murder mystery, superpowers, psychological elements, larger overarching plot.
Platinum End
TV, 2021, 24 eps Me:- Author:10
Supernatural, mystery, strategy, psychological elements.
Larger overarching plot & themes (that isn't well-represented by the low MAL rating & better understood by searching for explanations/theories on the web after you watch it).
Rokka no Yuusha
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Murder mystery in a fantasy setting.
Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin
TV, 2014, 11 eps Me:- Author:7
Murder mystery, supernatural, larger overarching plot.
Satsuriku no Tenshi
TV, 2018, 16 eps Me:- Author:9
Ascend the floors of a building & survive to escape. Psychological, mystery, romance elements.
Sword Art Online
TV, 2012, 25 eps Me:- Author:7
One of the classics. Set within a virtual game world, win battles at each level to survive & escape, larger overarching plot.
Crosses multiple genres: Action, adventure, fantasy, romance, sci-fi
Tomodachi Game
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Psychological, strategy & mystery elements. Larger overarching plot.
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
TV, 2017, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
School setting, explores elitism & the battle to rise to the top. Drama, strategy & psychological elements.

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