Dungeon Crawler Carl Reading Order
by Matt Dinniman · Narrated by Jeff Hays
Quick Answer
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman has 8 audiobooks with more on the way. Listen in publication order, starting with Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020). The full series runs about 153 hours, all narrated by Jeff Hays. Average listener rating: 4.9/5.
After aliens destroy the surface of Earth, Carl and his cat Princess Donut must descend into an ever-changing dungeon, battling monsters and navigating an absurd reality-TV-style competition broadcast across the galaxy.
📋 Complete Dungeon Crawler Carl Reading Order
🏆 Why Listen to This Series
Consistently the highest-rated LitRPG series with a perfect blend of dark comedy, emotional depth, and creative dungeon mechanics. Jeff Hays' narration is legendary. If you listen to only one LitRPG series, this is the one.
🚀 Where to Start
Start with Book 1 — the series builds on itself, and the first book hooks you immediately.
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What order should I listen to the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks in?+
Listen in publication order: 1. Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020), 2. Carl's Doomsday Scenario (2021), 3. The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook (2021), 4. The Gate of the Feral Gods (2022), 5. The Butcher's Masquerade (2023), 6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (2024), 7. This Inevitable Ruin (2025), 8. A Parade of Horribles (2026). Start with Dungeon Crawler Carl — the series builds on itself book by book.
Is the Dungeon Crawler Carl series complete?+
Not yet. 8 audiobooks are out so far and the series is still being written, so expect more entries.
How long is the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook series in total?+
About 153 hours across 8 audiobooks. At one hour of listening per day, that's roughly 22 weeks of content.
Who narrates the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks?+
Jeff Hays narrates the series. Narrator consistency is a big deal in LitRPG — voices and system-notification styles stay the same across all 8 books.