The Hunger Games Trilogy (Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjay)

This series takes the class struggle of the Districts to a galactic scale, featuring a low-born protagonist who infiltrates an elite competition to dismantle a corrupt hierarchy. It captures the same gritty, revolutionary spirit and strategic intensity found in Katniss's journey.

Like Katniss, Tris Prior must navigate a rigid society that forces her into a specific role, eventually sparking a revolution against a controlling government. The high-stakes training sequences and life-or-death choices mirror the tension found in the Hunger Games arena.

As a primary inspiration for the 'deadly game' genre, this novel depicts a class of students forced to fight to the death by an authoritarian government. It offers a darker, more visceral exploration of survival and the psychological toll of being a pawn in a political game.

In a world where death has been conquered, two teens are forced to compete for the role of a 'Scythe' who must thin the population. Fans will appreciate the complex moral dilemmas and the exploration of how power corrupts even the most well-intentioned systems.

This story features a brutal military empire and two protagonists fighting for freedom from opposite sides of the social hierarchy. Its blend of high-stakes action, forbidden romance, and a fight against tyranny echoes the emotional beats of Collins' work.

This fast-paced thriller follows a government prodigy and a notorious criminal whose paths cross in a future Los Angeles. The dual perspectives and the uncovering of dark government secrets provide a similar sense of urgency and political intrigue.

This visceral story explores a society where girls are banished to the wilderness to survive a 'grace year' before marriage. It mirrors the survivalist elements and feminist undertones of Katniss’s journey while critiquing patriarchal control.

Long before the Districts, Tally Youngblood's world enforced conformity through mandatory surgery. This classic dystopia shares themes of rebellion against societal standards and the loss of innocence that comes with seeing the truth behind a 'perfect' world.

Trapped in a lethal labyrinth with no memory, Thomas must lead a group of teens to escape a shadowy organization. The focus on environmental puzzles, survival instincts, and a larger conspiracy will resonate with fans of the Arena sequences.

In a kingdom where those without powers are hunted, a girl must survive a series of deadly trials to prove her worth. It combines the competitive tension of the Games with a heavy focus on forbidden romance and political rebellion.