Similar school bullying settings but Pyramid Game is female-centric. Weak Hero Class is darker but Pyramid Game is more perverse. Weak Hero Class is more brutal and physical while Pyramid Game is more mental and strategic. Both protagonists are challengers of the system and are determined to survive and change their unfortunate situation.
Both drama tackles the struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Showcase a strong support system between childhood friends. Realistic interpretation of love blossoming between friends which may or may not work. They have very lovable and endearing casts. Tear-jerking experience. The beauty of youth and how life forces you to leave it and grow up.