Octopus Game

Octopus Game is a manhwa (Korean webtoon) that blends high-stakes supernatural challenges with psychological and emotional drama. It’s often compared to Squid Game—though with its own twists—set inside a surreal contest involving octopus-themed trials and intense interpersonal dynamics.

In Octopus Game, a small group of strangers is forced into a mysterious and terrifying survival game run by a cruel, omnipresent voice known as Cheong. The players are bound by a pact—if they refuse to participate or try to leave, they suffer brutal consequences such as losing body parts.

The story follows Hongju, a skeptical and headstrong young woman, who gets drawn into the game despite trying to resist. Cheong manipulates the players psychologically, forcing them to complete strange and disturbing “octopus-themed” challenges. The first challenge? Something deceptively simple: suck someone’s finger. But those who hesitate or refuse are punished gruesomely.

As the game continues, trust between players begins to break down. Some try to protect others, while some look out only for themselves. Cheong thrives on this chaos, pushing the group to its limits. The game isn’t just physical—it’s emotional and mental warfare, where every action can hurt someone else. The more the players fight back or show compassion, the more twisted and dangerous the trials become.