Eh, I guess. But Hunger Games is just a whole lot better, in my opinion. I just leave out the last two books when I reread, because, as good as certain parts were, they just don't hold my interest. Unlike the first one, which I constantly reread. But another probable link between Hunger Games and Battle Royal is the terrible movies of both. Even though Hunger Games hasn't had any movies yet, just look a the cast. (;_;)