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Carl and his cat Princess Donut are trapped in an alien-run dungeon game show and must survive 18 floors of increasingly deadly challenges. A perfect blend of dark comedy, heart, and compelling progression.

Jin, a cultivator reborn in a peaceful village, chooses a quiet life of farming and community over power. A wholesome tale that proves you don't need grand adventures to have a fulfilling story.

An ant awakens in a deep dungeon with human intelligence and ambition. Watch as this unlikely protagonist builds a colony and challenges the very nature of evolution itself.

In the Infinite Realm, survivors from destroyed worlds build new lives. Zach and Ryun, once allies turned enemies, pursue power through radically different paths in this dual-protagonist progression epic.

Jason Asano is transported to a magical world where he must navigate intricate power systems, mysterious cultivation, and dangerous politics. A gripping progression fantasy with deep character development.

After gaining a mystical hunting system, Jake Thayne must adapt to a world of monsters and danger. A thrilling survival story with unique mechanics and intense action.

Reidon Ward, born weak and sickly, bonds with the most powerful AI combat device in human history and enters a futuristic military academy. A blend of sci-fi and progression fantasy.

Lindon is born Unsouled — unable to use the sacred arts that everyone else practices — and must find his own path to power through determination and clever thinking. An inspiring progression fantasy with deep lore.

Erin Solstice finds herself in a fantasy world and decides to run an inn. What starts as simple survival becomes a sprawling epic of community, friendship, and adventure across a richly detailed world.

In a world where power comes from magical cards, Arthur was born without one. When he discovers a legendary card that lets him copy skills, he must navigate dragon riders, political intrigue, and hidden dangers.

Reborn without memories, Scorio discovers he is a Great Soul — a legendary defender of the ancient city of Bastion. An ambitious progression fantasy with intricate power systems and Nick Podehl's masterful narration.

Jeb Trapper wakes up in an apocalypse with a system that's almost aggressively generic. With creative thinking and an irreverent attitude, he exploits the rules in hilarious and unexpected ways.

When an ancient system awakens on Earth, Zac discovers his unique evolution path in a world suddenly filled with monsters and dungeons. An epic tale of adaptation and survival.

Jason enters a full-dive VR game where he discovers unique shadow magic abilities. A game-world adventure with moral complexity and compelling character arcs.

Zorian, a cranky young mage, discovers he's trapped in a month-long time loop and must use each cycle to improve his knowledge and unravel the mystery behind the loop.

Alex Roth is marked as The Fool on his eighteenth birthday — a brand meant to make him useless in battle. He refuses to accept that fate and attends a magical university to find his own path to power.

A paranoid genius gains magical powers in modern-day society and must navigate both the magical and mundane worlds. Clever, witty, and genuinely engaging.

King Grey, once the most powerful ruler, is reborn as Arthur Leywin in a world of magic and monsters. Armed with memories of his past life, he seeks to live a better second life while uncovering dark secrets.

Oren, a top player in the MMORPG New Era Online, is betrayed by his guild and trapped as a low-level goblin. He must rebuild from nothing, raising a monster clan and crafting his way back to power.

When demons begin manifesting across Earth with a countdown to humanity's extinction, James Kelly discovers he can level up and fight back. A gritty, fast-paced apocalypse LitRPG set in New York City.

Ryan "Quicksave" Romano can create a save point and reload time at will. In a post-apocalyptic world full of superpowered Genomes, he uses his power to pursue the perfect run — saving everyone and fixing everything.

Ling Qi, a former street thief, enters the Argent Peak Sect to pursue cultivation and escape poverty. A character-driven cultivation story emphasizing relationships, music-based arts, and the politics of sect life.

In a universe where everyone receives a Talent at birth, Matt draws the worst one imaginable — or so it seems. Following the elite Path of Ascension, he must fight through increasingly deadly rifts using only what he finds inside.

Vainqueur is a red dragon who discovers the class system and decides to become the greatest adventurer ever — with his reluctant human minion Victor along for the ride. A hilarious satire of LitRPG tropes from the perspective of a supremely arrogant dragon.

Cal awakens as a newly formed dungeon core and must figure out how to survive and thrive in this new existence. An innovative take on the dungeon perspective.

Richter is transported to a fantasy world where he can build and develop his own settlement from the ground up. Watch as a small village grows into a thriving community.

Ilea wakes in a dungeon with healing powers and must survive through ingenuity and determination. A compelling story of personal growth and unconventional strength.

Luke stumbles into a fantasy world unprepared and must navigate absurd situations with humor and heart. A comedic gem with genuine character growth.

Marcus logs into a new VR game and discovers he can break the rules in unprecedented ways. A story of innovation and creative problem-solving.

Elaine is reborn into a Roman-inspired world with two moons and discovers her potential as a healer. A coming-of-age adventure with emotional depth and rich worldbuilding.

Five college freshmen with newly controlled superpowers enter Lander University's Hero Certification Program. A gripping academy story blending superhero action with deep character bonds and moral complexity.

Ned Altimer enters the virtual world of Earthblood Online, where a mysterious shadow companion and unconventional builds lead to unexpected power. A fun, action-packed VR adventure with Travis Baldree's stellar narration.

Joe enters the game world of Eternium and discovers the rare Ritualist class. By combining rituals and completionist gameplay, he finds creative solutions others overlook in this inventive take on LitRPG mechanics.

Wu Ying, a simple peasant farmer, is accepted into the Verdant Green Waters sect to learn cultivation. A thoughtful, character-driven cultivation story with Eastern-inspired worldbuilding and steady progression.

With an asteroid about to destroy Earth, Jack Mitchell makes a desperate one-way transfer into the VR world of Viridian Gate Online. Trapped permanently in the game, he must build alliances and fight to survive.

Corin Cadence enters the Serpent Spire to find his missing brother and earn an attunement. A deeply detailed magic system, academy setting, and analytical protagonist make this a standout progression fantasy.

When a system apocalypse transforms Earth, Jake discovers a magical shop interface that lets him buy, sell, and trade with otherworldly merchants. A fresh twist on the apocalypse genre with clever trading mechanics.

Erik West, an ex-combat medic, and his best friend Rugrat are thrown into a fantasy world of cultivation and skills. Together they build settlements, craft weapons, and climb through the ten realms of power.

Hugh of Emblin is the worst student at Skyhold Academy — until an eccentric teacher takes him as an apprentice. A warm, well-crafted academy story with creative magic and found-family themes.

After failing to clear the Tower and watching humanity fall, Jason is sent back in time with his memories intact. Armed with knowledge of the future, he races to climb the Tower before it's too late.

Micheal Care lived through the apocalypse once, fighting on the front lines for years. When he gets a second chance, he returns to the moment it all began — ready to change everything.

Montana, a man with nothing left to lose, gets one last shot at life through the game world of iNcarn8. With a huge frame and bigger heart, he stumbles through a fantasy world with humor and sincerity.

Felix Nevarre is ripped from Earth and dropped into the Continent, a world governed by the System. With a unique Companion and unusual Skills, he carves his own path through a world of monsters and factions.

Ed Wright is pulled into a dark fantasy world and bound to a dungeon as its lord. He must build defenses, recruit minions, and navigate deadly politics while clinging to his humanity.

Cha Ming, a man trapped in a corporate rat race, is whisked to another world by a mysterious talisman brush. In a land of martial cultivators and flying swords, he wields the five elements to forge his destiny.

A newborn Demon named Salvos must survive the Netherworld and find her way to the mortal plane. A monster evolution LitRPG told from a refreshingly naive and curious non-human perspective.

Elorion is kidnapped and forced into the Underworld, a magical realm where he must level up or die. A fast-paced dungeon survival adventure with tight progression and deadly challenges at every turn.

When a mysterious system takes over Earth, John must navigate the new reality of dungeons and monsters. A grounded look at civilization in crisis.

Raven reincarnates with memories of his past life as a powerful mage. A fascinating exploration of identity and power across lifetimes.

A cozy slice-of-life story set in a world with dungeons. A party of adventurers navigates dungeon delving alongside the everyday challenges of friendship, cooking, and finding their place in the world. Equal parts dungeon crawl and character study.