10 Best Anime Like Death Note

If Death Note's battle of wits hooked you, these ten anime deliver the same dark, intelligent tension.

The recommendations

Anime	Why it fits
Code Geass	A genius anti-hero versus an empire
Monster	A slow, chilling psychological hunt
Psycho-Pass	Crime, justice and a corrupt system
The Promised Neverland	Kids outwitting a deadly trap
Erased	Time-travel mystery with a killer
Steins;Gate	High-stakes consequences and dread
Future Diary	A deadly survival game of wits
Terror in Resonance	Cat-and-mouse with masterminds

Also worth a look: Zankyou no Terror, Kaiji and Liar Game for pure battles of strategy and nerve.

What they share with Death Note

The common thread is intellect as a weapon — these stories pit brilliant minds against each other, ask uncomfortable moral questions, and keep you guessing right up to the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is most like Death Note?

Code Geass is the closest — a morally grey genius using strategy against overwhelming odds.

Is there an anime with a battle of wits like Death Note?

Yes — Monster, Code Geass and Psycho-Pass all centre on intelligent, high-stakes mind games.

What should I watch after Death Note?

Start with Code Geass or Monster for the same dark, cerebral tension.