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Top 100 Power Fantasy Books (Ranked)
Power fantasy is the genre's honest name for what most of us are actually here for. Not just a character who gets stronger — a character who becomes genuinely, overwhelmingly powerful. The appeal is older than video games: it's the wish fulfillment of competence, the satisfaction of watching someone master a world that tried to break them.
The genre spans LitRPG with visible stat screens, progression fantasy without them, system apocalypse (Earth wakes up with RPG mechanics and it does not go well), isekai (transported to another world, usually with some kind of cheat ability), and the many sub-genres that blur these lines. What unites them is the core arc: a character starts weak or outmatched, and by the end of the series they are not.
This list ranks the best power fantasy books by community rating from LitRPGTools.com, with editorial judgment about which books most purely deliver on the genre's central promise. One entry per series — so you see the breadth of the genre, not five entries from the same author. You'll find the genre's biggest names here: Dungeon Crawler Carl (Matt Dinniman), He Who Fights With Monsters (Jason Cheyne), Defiance of the Fall (J.F. Brink), The Primal Hunter (Zogarth), Cradle (Will Wight), and Aaron Renfroe's Apocalypse Breaker and The Resonance Cycle. Updated regularly as new data comes in.
88 books · Ranked by community rating · Data from LitRPGTools.com
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Thresholder: Teaguewater
A portal opened, and Perry's curiosity got the better of him. Once. Twice. Three times did Perry step through a portal, each to a new and strange world. He stepped through into a world of advanced technology, power armor and micro reactors. He stepped through into a world of knights and kings, orcs and goblins, where old wizards handed out magical swords. He stepped through into a world of hidden vampires and rainy streets, where the clocktower tolled the hour as ships sailed by. Perry is a Thresholder, one of many exploring the vast multiverse. Able to bring ideas, technology, and magic with them as they travel, each Thresholder has an oversized impact on the world they're in, each one attempting to shape and change it to their will. Some, like Perry, try to uplift the world and improve everyone's circumstances, while others are interested only in gaining advantages for themselves. Why should Perry leave his mark on one world, when he can leave it on all of them?
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Quill and Still
Sophie Nadash once yearned to understand life and chemistry. Now a disillusioned scientist approaching middle age, she yearns to set aside pipettes and polymerase forever. A chance encounter with the Goddess Artemis sets her on the path to becoming the Alchemist for the rural Shemmai village of Kibosh, where the rat race gives way to peace and the quiet life. Freed from the hustle of Earth, she can relax, make friends, and rediscover her love for chemistry through its mystical precursor... and come to grips with the Jewish faith she left behind as a child. Quill and Still weaves together chemistry, mythology, magic, and an off-the-path Judaism to form a slice-of-queer-life, which reviewers described as “like opening up a pulp fiction novel and getting Milton's paradise lost”. It's perfect for lovers of cozy, slice-of-life fiction in the vein of Becky Chambers’s “Records of a Spaceborn Few” or Jo Walton’s “Lifelode”. Aaron crafts an interesting, vibrant world to explore. A slow life fantasy about civics, science, and a city above a dungeon. - Casualfarmer, author of Beware of Chicken This is the story I never knew I’d always wanted to read, in a world I never knew I’d always wanted to inhabit. Among high-concept fantasy conceits, ‘what if a society was built to maximize decency’ sounds almost banal to describe, until you see it actually executed well and realize just how subversive that idea is. You deserve to read Quill & Still. - D. D. Webb, author of The Gods are Bastards
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The Safe Level: A Dystopian Near-Future Science Fiction Thriller
Everything in this world earns you points, from smiles to fear. Some folks hunt monsters, others hunt people, but I was used to a quiet life – just ads, work, and family. The End of the Cycle was coming, and I was getting ready to go to the next world. That all changed when a private channel showed me my future. Before I knew it, my wife was suspiciously perfect, my neighbor was way too chatty, and the one man who could shed light on it all had disappeared. I hear a voice in my head telling me what I should do next. I see signs where there shouldn’t be any. The city is rehearsing its own death – explosions, meteorites, quarantines… the Administrators call it entertainment. They say that people need a good show. But it’s not just a game to me. I want to survive and save the people I love. If my script has already been written, I’m about to tear it up!
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Fire and Song (Warformed: Stormweaver Book 2)
Warformed: Stormweaver #2
The Iron Prince will claim his crown. Reidon Ward’s first semester at the Galens Institute hasn't been without reward. In just over half a year he’s gone from the weakest cadet at school to one of the strongest in his class, and there’s no one left who would argue that his Device, Shido, isn’t the most terrifying CAD they’ve ever laid eyes on. Still, Rei knows that his climb has barely begun, like he knows that the true fight is only just starting. After all… The Sectionals tournament has arrived. Rei, along with Aria, Viv, Catcher, and a couple unexpected squadmates, are about to face the first real battle of their careers. Squaring off with some of the best Users in the Astra System, they’re going to have to put everything they have—as individuals and as a team—into their coming fights if they want to ultimately end up standing at the top. As ever, though, their journey is hardly bound to be a smooth one. Especially not when Rei and Aria begin to suspect that Shido may be even more formidable than it appears, much less as the powerful entities who've already taken notice of the ‘Iron Prince of Galens' begin to make their moves, some casting their hands in his favor, others very much against…
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer's World: A LitRPG Adventure
Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer's World #3
Don’t miss book 3 of the next great Fantasy LitRPG Series by Seth Ring, author of the bestselling Battle Mage Farmer and Nova Terra. Preorder your copy today. About the Series: Following a magic-less protagonist in a world of beast taming and arcane secrets, this series mixes slice of life, epic fantasy action, mystery, cultivation, and a world with endless depth where little is as it first appears. This LitRPG/GameLit series is perfect for listeners who enjoy exploring rich worlds and complex characters.
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Restarting the Apocalypse
Restarting the Apocalypse #5
They lost the war once. They're not letting it happen again. The end of the world wasn't fire and brimstone-it was guild wars, mutated monsters, collapsing kingdoms, and rifts to realms that should never have been opened. Len and Rick fought through all of it. They watched Harmonia fall. They buried their friends. Now, they've been sent back-130 years before the collapse. No stats. No skills. No allies. Just two combat vets with tactical minds, brutal experience, and the complete knowledge of how the world ends. Mana is only just starting to spread. Nations are still whole. The system is initializing. Now is the time to prepare for what lays ahead, to build a foundation. They aren't here to survive. They're here to win. Its time to Restart the ApocalypseRestarting the Apocalypse is a gritty, high-stakes Regressor, LitRPG progression fantasy from international bestseller Michael Chatfield. Expect deep crafting, tactical combat, earned power, and a system that punishes weakness. No cheats. No plot armor. Just two men fighting to rewrite the end of the world.
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Domestication: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure (Battle Mage Farmer, Book 1)
Battle Mage Farmer, #1
Peace, quiet, and magical warfare. Join the start of this hit action-fantasy LitRPG series and explore a world whose secrets have been buried under decades of war. Retired from a decade of brutal war, powerful mage John Sutton wants nothing more than a quiet pastoral life while he does his best to stem the steady increase of his Doom Points before they hit 100, signaling the start of the apocalypse. He’s been given a small farm on the outskirts of the empire as a thanks for his service, but no matter how far he travels, it's impossible to escape the war's devastating effects on the world. Bandits, suspicious townsfolk, a mysterious pair of siblings, and a secret that lurks in the mountains all threaten John’s peace. The end is drawing closer, and if the world won’t let him farm in peace, he’ll just have to burn the threats away—one "Doom Point" at a time. Farming has never been so dangerous… DOMESTICATION is your entry into the wildly popular BATTLE MAGE FARMER series where slice-of-life meets high-stakes magical action with a protagonist you can’t help but root for. About the Series: Mixing LitRPG elements with epic fantasy action, mystery, magic, cultivation, slice-of-life, and a broken system that seems determined to make everything as hard as possible for the already overpowered protagonist, this series is perfect for readers who enjoy exploring rich worlds and complex characters. For Fans of: Beware of Chicken, Oh Great! I Was Reincarnated as a Farmer, Jake's Magical Market, Legends & Latte, The Wandering Inn, Order & Chaos, Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Dreams, Kings of the Wyld, Silver Spoon, Reaper Man (Terry Prachett's Discworld #11), and The Stormlight Archive (Brandon Sanderson). "Domestication blends action, monsters, farming, and apocalyptic quests as it introduces the LitRPG genre to a new era of storytelling. One of my top 10 LitRPG Reads ever!"–Benjamin Kerei, author of Oh, Great! I was Reincarnated as a Farmer
The Janitor Killed the World Boss: A LitRPG Novel: Father of Constructs, Book 1
Father of Constructs #1
Apocalypse BREAKER 2: Book 2 of a LitRPG Apocalypse
Aaron Renfroe & Sean Oswald
Apocalypse BREAKER #2
The System wants its Pulsar back. A demonic intelligence named Telkazorin has found the perfect host body to take it — and nothing will stop him from acquiring it. The Crusade is mobilizing against Earth, preparing to destroy it long before it has any chance of surviving System integration. Earth's defenders are counting on Dean for a future their own spells can't even see. And the System itself is using him as a pawn. Standing between the innocent and a never-ending apocalypse is the only job that matters. Dean Williams didn't ask for any of this. He's doing it anyway. Expect bigger stakes, expanding world-building, and an increasingly unstoppable protagonist. About the Series: Genre: LitRPG Apocalypse / System Fantasy Progression: Exponential Scaling / Void Difficulty / Overpowered MC Magic System: System-Integrated / Quest-Based Class Activation Mechanics: System Rebellion / Team Building / Multi-World Conflict Themes: Defiance / Protecting Earth / War Against a Multiversal System Tone: Gritty / Action-Packed / Darkly Humorous Series Status: Ongoing — 4 books available now
He Who Fights with Monsters 2: A LitRPG Adventure
He Who Fights with Monsters #2
The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn’t easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before. Friends and foes made along the way will lead him to cross it again as inevitable conflict looms.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Dungeon Crawler Carl #1
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition. You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That’s what. Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game–like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain’t your ordinary game show. Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. Includes part one of the exclusive bonus story “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”
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Mark of the Fool (Mark of the Fool, #1)
Mark of the Fool #1
The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry.... Fate, however, had another plan. On his 18th birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is "The Fool". Worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree...and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires, and try to pay tuition. There’s one small problem. The Mark insists on preventing the Fool from learning and casting spells, while enhancing skills outside of divinity, combat, and spellcraft...that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it. Explore a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building, and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements. With nearly 10 million views on Royal Road, this popular web serial has been completely revised and relaunched into this definitive version now coming to Audible, narrated by Travis Baldree!
Time to Play (Apocalypse Parenting Book 1)
Erin Ampersand
Apocalypse Parenting #1
Beauty X Beast: A Clean Romantasy LitRPG Adventure (Damsels of Distress)
Damsels of Distress
Metal hearts and war machines. Fight for freedom… or surrender to fate. Danielle Tinkersdottir, the shining star of Frontière, has always dreamed of earning a system-granted class that reflects her hard work as a tinkerer alongside her father. Her heart is set on becoming a magic engineer, but on her eighteenth birthday the System crushes the bookish heroine’s hopes, granting her the alluring power of an Enchantress. Before she can adjust to this cruel twist, Baron Gasteel Leiter, a relentless noble tasked with recruiting for the kingdom’s war effort, demands Danielle's hand in marriage. When she refuses, Gasteel brands her father a traitor, offering the defiant bride three grim choices: marry him, let her father die, or achieve the impossible—convince the System-Forsaken Battle Beast, the cursed Comte, to return to the war. Danielle chooses the impossible. Journeying into the Comte’s lair, she faces a monstrous war criminal abandoned by the crown. Though her skills lie in beauty, her wit and determination will decide the continent’s fate: the new Enchantress must either heal the broken hero of the kingdom, or awaken the sleeping monster and force him to fight for her future. Only one thing can save the world from a brutal war: a beauty who sees beyond the beast.
Syl: Osmosis: A Monster Evolution LitRPG Adventure!
Syl #2
Syl has conquered the forest, survived goblin treachery, and infiltrated a town, disguised as an elf. Now Syl has set their sights upon the next big goal - conquer a flying island! Pegasus, harpies, ghouls and tricky pixies abound, all as Syl hunts for the elusive yellow slime. The allure of Lightning is too great, and Syl will stop at nothing to add the yellow core to their ever growing collection. What other secrets lie in wait for the slimy hero on this unexplored land?
The Undying Immortal Alchemist
The Undying Immortal System #1
A weak soul must not cultivate. Madness consumes the weak of mind. Eternal servitude awaits the weak of heart. Su Fang arrives in a realm of cultivation unprepared—no skills, no knowledge, and no backing. Like everyone else in this new world, he is given a blessing from the Heavenly Dao to help him succeed, but Su Fang's blessing isn't power over the elements or mastery of profound arts. No, it takes a brutal lesson to teach him that he’s been ‘blessed’ with repetition. Every time he dies, he returns to the moment of his arrival. The young cultivator uses each reset to grind skills, refine his inner essence, and empower his very soul, using only the memories of countless failures. Each death is another lesson, each life another chance. Yet the world is ruthless, and time alone won’t be enough for Su Fang to make his mark; especially when every reset washes away not only his mistakes, but his triumphs. In a land where even the strong perish, his fate is clear: he’s an immortal destined to die. Over and over.
NPC for Hire: A LitRPG Adventure (The Ascension Protocol Book 1)
The Ascension Protocol #1
The SynthNet is a galaxy-sized simulation where every sector plays by its own rules. One moment you’re casting fireballs in high-fantasy ruins; the next, you’re hacking elevators in a neon megacity or fighting off raiders in a sun-scorched desertpunk outpost. For Fen, a gruff NPC whose job is to hand out beginner quests and pretend it still matters, it’s just another day in the loop—until everything changes. A mission glitches. A player dies. Permanently. Now the system blames him. Rogue AIs whisper through the dark code. Corporate enforcers hunt the only NPC who isn’t supposed to exist outside his script. With Auri, a sharp-witted AI who never knows when to quit, and Seraph, a fearless fighter with a smile that usually means trouble, Fen dives headfirst into a collapsing digital war that could erase everything. The simulation is fracturing. Memories long buried are rebooting. And the overseers running the SynthNet are hiding something far worse than corrupted data. He was built to serve the system. If he wants to survive—or matter—he’ll have to break it. Looking for a GameLit trilogy that blends sci-fi, cyberpunk, fantasy, and stat-driven adventure? Dive into a sharp, funny take on AI, the Singularity, and the fractured future of simulated worlds. Log in—and welcome to the SynthNet.
Grilled Armageddon (Cooking with Disaster)
Cooking with Disaster
The world as we knew it is gone. Food and water are poison. Learn the new rules, or die trying. Eli ‘Nacho’ Naches is a fearsome assassin who has lost everything in a post-apocalyptic world full of monstrous creatures. He knows where he fits in this horror-show, and he’s only been hanging around to see what’s going to be thrown at him next. When he’s finally put in chains and sent to the chopping block, he goes readily… only to be unexpectedly sent back in time to his younger body with his memories intact, and the chance to make a difference. But Nacho isn’t interested in saving the world. He just needs to save the people that matter to him, and give them a chance to survive in a world where everything but the air itself is poison. Knowing that all their lives are on the line, Nacho the battle-scarred killer needs to get his college-age friends to listen to him, plan their builds, and secure a safe location to bunker down. Obviously, each of those goals is an Epic quest all on its own. Welcome to the Juxtaposition. May Your Future Be Delicious.
The City of Akul (The Legend of William Oh Book 2)
The Legend of William Oh #2
The Game at Carousel: The Bystander
The Game At Carousel #1
In a town where horror movie tropes come to life, one’s only chance to survive is to play their role, in the first book of a spine-tingling gamelit series. When horror-obsessed Riley Lawrence and his group of college friends arrive in the small town of Carousel for their Centennial Celebration, the few decrepit cars parked in the street don’t scare them. But when they enter a locked building, an animatronic usher hands them each a ticket, and the lights dim, Riley realizes they’ve entered the inescapable patchwork of a horror movie set. And they’ve each been assigned an archetype—Scholar, Athlete, Eye Candy, Final Girl—to play out as the curtains rise. Assigned the Film Buff archetype, Riley’s doomed to repeat a pattern: knowing exactly who the killer is but never surviving the attacks himself. After all, film buffs may know what’s coming, but they’re always the first to be hunted down. Until, that is, Riley learns he can avoid a death or two by exploiting the Oblivious Bystander trope. It seems monsters and killers won’t harm him as long as he can convincingly pretend he hasn’t noticed them. To make it through this deadly game, Riley and his friends will need to leverage their tropes effectively to determine what’s trapping them there in the first place. But as the rounds continue and escape seems farther and farther out of reach, they’ll be forced to ask themselves: Would they survive in a horror movie?
Second Life Lord-Village
Second Life Lord
When Earth's death is imminent, humanity is not wiped out. A system takes humanity and places them in Gravesend. To repay the cost, humanity is placed in a Crucible. Over the course of twenty years, humanity fought and lost, finally pushed back into a handful of fortified regions, surrounded by monsters, rival species, and a system that rewards accomplishments with Perks. Humanity was slowly losing a war it didn't understand. Harold survives twenty years of the long war. Long enough to see which choices mattered, which leaders failed, and which early advantages were wasted beyond recovery. Then he dies a broken, tortured man after crafting an object of power. Returned 20 years into the past to the moment when Earth’s population is transferred to the Crucible, Harold is given a second chance to change things. This time, he doesn’t choose safety or comfort. Instead of becoming a Crafter like he was before, he chooses to become a Lord to make sure the same mistakes aren't made again, and maybe get some revenge along the way.
An Ideal World for a Sociopath (Book 4): A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure Series
An Ideal World for a Sociopath #4
The next book of the series! An Ideal World for a Sociopath (Book 5): Varg has already completed no few tests in order to consider himself an experienced survivor in this world of zombies. But will that actually be enough? After all, fate is no slacker, the system neither, and it is quite probable that these two capricious ladies have joined forces. His future involves more tests in new worlds. Will he meet a new friend there? Or will he meet hoary vampires? Or maybe a mysterious lady to rescue in her hour of need. Or perhaps all this and more. Who knows? Well, the system knows, for sure, seducing Varg with ever newer tasks.
Implode (The Completionist Chronicles)
The Completionist Chronicles #20
The Dwarves want to fight. They’re ordered to escape. Turtling up is the best of both worlds. Joe and humanity as a whole messed up pretty badly, managing to get some of the most important people from both the Elven and Dwarven races killed. Now the war is escalating to unprecedented levels, and only one side needs to worry about being slain. With the attackers knowing they can get right back up after dying, they are throwing themselves against their centuries-long foe without caring for the consequences. As the death toll rises, there’s still hope for Joe and the people that he chose to align himself with. His tiny Hamlet is hidden away from the Elves, so the Ritualist gets a quest to escort the core of the Dwarven Oligarchy to safety: their History, and those that lived it. If he can manage to save even a few as the Dwarven Oligarchy begins to Implode, the race might one day have a chance to regain their former glory. There’s only one major issue with convincing the war-loving Dwarves to escape the final battle and hide away: they’re war-loving Dwarves.
The Eldritch Saintess: False Halo Book 1: Merciless Isekai Progression Fantasy Featuring Cunning OP MC
The Eldritch Saintess: False Halo #1
Crossroads of Oblivion (Book 1): A Portal Progression Fantasy Adventure Series
Crossroads of Oblivion #1
The next books of the series! Crossroads of Oblivion (Book 2): Crossroads of Oblivion (Book 3): Some dream of prosperity, of living a calm and peaceful life. But not me. Having reached the pinnacles of success, I can't stop thinking about the past, about a time when any misstep could spell disaster, when I had to pay, work, and risk everything for even the slightest gain and each day was like walking a knife's edge. That's all in the past now. This peaceful, predictable, and privileged life isn't so bad. But it's boring! Be wary of desire, lest it shape your reality. A new life will find you, and it won't be comfortable. You'll wake up in a strange place, where every day is a fight for survival and you can't rest for a minute if you want to find food and shelter. It is both a cell and a universe all to itself. The question is: will you be able to find out where you are and how to escape?
Quest Academy: Saviors
Quest Academy #3
The first semester is ending. It’s time to take on the Tower! The excursion was a mess. Sal’s trust in his team is at rock bottom from the actions of another in the final fight. He now needs to enter the Tower and fight demons with the same person that betrayed him. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s pretty sure the former Super-Rookie and wonder-kid on his team is actually a ticking time-bomb, just waiting to explode. Faced with the accusation that he’s squandering his power, Sal is forced to question what type of Hero he wants to become. He’s already pushing the limits of Mythcrafting, but if he’s to really live up to his potential, it’s time for him to focus on the ability he was born with. Skill Master. The first semester is coming to an end, and the race to become a part of the Saviour class is on. With only a short amount of time to prepare for the Tower, Sal will need as much help as he can get to have a chance of success. It’s time for Sal to start creating a whole new weave...
On the Warpath (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 11): A LitRPG Apocalypse Series
A Shelter in Spacetime #11
The next books of the series! We’re Boned! (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 12): Road Trip! (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 13): The Admin (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 14): What do you do if the system throws you another curveball? That’s right - you knock it out of the damn park!
The Last Portal Jumper (Book 5): A LitRPG Progression Fantasy Series
The Last Portal Jumper #5
The next books of the series! The Last Portal Jumper (Book 6): The Last Portal Jumper (Book 7): Thunderclouds are gathering over the Empire, and the deadly race continues. I've made new friends, but the number of enemies is growing much faster. Good. The former make for good drinking buddies, and the latter will make for excellent experience!
Return of the Healer: Book 1: A Progression Apocalypse LitRPG Adventure
Return of the Healer #1
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Ghost in the System (Book 3): An Apocalypse LitRPG Series
Ghost in the System #3
The next books of the series! Ghost in the System (Book 4): Ghost in the System (Book 5): The System just keeps throwing new experiences at our MC and his friends. For example, our antisocial lone-wolf hero Kasp was awarded the title of Head of the Settlement by the System. However, he has no intentions of being a leader. Every day the System gets more and more difficult, with new dangers showing up constantly, along with tremendously aggressive beasts. But those complications come with new possibilities too. And even if human civilization was totally destroyed recently, now humanity might have a ray of hope… But what does any of that matter to Kasp? He is a ghost. He doesn’t have to worry about anything. So who does?
Lighting the Forge (Founder's Edition Book 1)
Founder's Edition #1
Brandt Sterling's life has become a monument to compromise. At thirty-nine, he occupies a narrow cubicle with a view of nothing but asphalt and the same gray office building that has defined his existence for the better part of two decades. He wakes to an alarm, reports to a manager who despises him for reasons he's never understood, completes meaningless tasks with mechanical precision, and returns to an apartment so empty it echoes with the absence of the one companion who ever truly needed him. His only friend in this world was a cat named Viscount—a creature pulled from the snow as a kitten, nursed back to health, and loved with a devotion Brandt has never managed to extend toward another human being. That cat is gone now. The cancer diagnosis came six months later, a final cruelty in a life constructed entirely from cruelties. The doctors were precise about the timeline. Weeks, not months. The mathematics of his mortality are as cold and exact as the spreadsheets he compiles for a man who views him as nothing more than a convenient tool. Brandt has done everything right—everything society promised would lead to happiness, security, fulfillment. He attended college, earned his degree, accepted the career path laid before him like a road map drawn by someone else's hand. He passed up the wilderness adventure offered by a girlfriend whose name he still remembers with a particular ache in his chest. He chose what he thought was the responsible path. And now, with the final chapters of his life finally opening, he understands with devastating clarity that he chose wrong. It is in this moment of terminal clarity—when your remaining time can be measured in a Friday night's worth of work hours—that the email arrives. Not from his doctor, not from a family member he hasn't heard from in years, but from a woman named Tia Golden at a company called Dimensions, Inc. The message is cryptic. The company does not appear to exist anywhere on the internet, no matter how he searches. There are no breadcrumbs, no digital footprint, no evidence that this organization occupies any conventional space in the world. Yet the email contains information about his illness that only his medical team could know. It speaks of an offer unlike anything ever extended to a human being before. Something different. Something that could transform the final weeks of his existence into something entirely other than what fate has written. When Brandt accepts, he expects fraud or elaborate prank or perhaps a scam sophisticated enough to steal what little remains in his pension. What he does not expect is the immediate response. The visitors arrive before dawn—two figures in tailored suits, moving with the purposeful efficiency of people accustomed to executing orders without question. They know his address. They know his name. They seem to know exactly who he is and what he needs. Within hours, he is driving through the desert in a black SUV, traveling deeper and deeper into isolation until the surface world disappears entirely and he is funneled underground into a facility that should not exist. Here, beneath the red rock and endless sky, he meets Tia Golden in person. She is exactly as compelling as her email suggested and infinitely more dangerous. She possesses the charisma of someone who has seen the future and found it to be exactly as she predicted. Her office contains a window overlooking New York City that changes to a beach that transforms to a sunset that shifts to whatever vista she imagines with merely a gesture. It is in this room, standing before this impossible woman, that Brandt learns the truth about Dimensions, Inc. The company has achieved what every transhumanist has dreamed of, what every technology company has raced toward, what every person afraid of death has secretly hoped for: they have learned to translate consciousness itself. The human mind, reduced to data. The human soul, if such a thing exists, extracted, preserved, and uploaded into a virtual space where the limitations of flesh no longer apply. A place where pain ceases. Where sickness cannot touch you. Where death itself becomes nothing more than a design choice, a setting in a menu, an option to be selected or rejected at will. A world where a dying man with weeks left to live can become a god in his own private universe, unlimited and unbounded and free for perhaps the first time in his entire existence. It sounds like the offer at the end of the world's greatest con. It sounds too perfect, too precisely designed to appeal to a man whose suffering has been methodical and measured and relentless. But what does he have left to lose? His body is already killing him. His mind is already crushed beneath the weight of his own failed existence. Whatever Dimensions, Inc. offers, it cannot possibly be worse than the reality he is already inhabiting. So when Tia Golden asks if he wants to enter the forge—to be unmade and remade into something new—Brandt steps forward into the digital fire. What he discovers on the other side will challenge everything he believed about consciousness, identity, and the nature of human existence itself. The virtual world is precisely as limitless as promised, but there are rules within that infinity. Other people inhabit these digital spaces—test subjects like himself, people who have made the same desperate choice. And as Brandt begins to truly live for the first time in his life, he realizes that freedom itself can become a prison if the walls are built precisely right. The mysteries begin to accumulate. Strange glitches appear in the otherwise perfect system. The other inhabitants begin to whisper about inconsistencies, about secrets the company has not disclosed, about the true purpose of Project Dimensions and what Brandt and the others are really being transformed into. In a world of infinite possibility, where you can be anyone and do anything, where your deepest desires can manifest instantly and pain has been rendered obsolete, what happens when you begin to suspect that someone is still pulling your strings? What happens when you realize that the greatest limitation might not be the flesh you escaped but the consciousness that agreed to the escape? And when you finally have complete freedom from the constraints of mortality and consequence, what does it feel like to discover that you still cannot escape yourself? Lighting the Forge is a novel that asks the questions we are all avoiding. It is speculative fiction that cuts to the bone of what we want, why we want it, and what happens when we finally get it. For readers who have loved the philosophical depth of Philip K. Dick, the emotional precision of Ted Chiang, and the propulsive momentum of fast-paced thrillers, this book offers something rare: a story that entertains relentlessly while asking genuinely troubling questions about consciousness, free will, and whether escape is ever truly possible in a universe designed to pursue us. With sixty-four chapters that accelerate from intimate character study to large-scale existential reckoning, Lighting the Forge builds toward a conclusion that redefines everything that has come before. Jay Krauss has crafted a novel for readers who want more than entertainment. This is a book for those who have ever yearned for freedom, feared their own freedom, wondered if the world they perceive is truly the world that exists, and questioned whether the person they are is the person they were always meant to become. If you are ready to step into the forge and discover what awaits on the other side of transformation, if you want to experience a story that will haunt your thoughts long after the final page, if you are prepared for the kind of speculative fiction that doesn't just entertain but genuinely unsettles, then you must discover what Brandt Sterling found in the spaces between one world and another. Scroll to the top of this page and click on the blue "Ebook" button to get your copy instantly. Your journey into the fire awaits.
Silver Stars (Guardian of Aster Fall)
Guardian of Aster Fall #8
A LitRPG Progression Epic*** Book 8 of Guardian of Aster Fall! The Lord of Silver Stars is rising and his allies are rising with him! Sam's strength as an Astral Titan is greater than anything seen on Aster Fall since the First War shattered the world. He commands three armies and the fortress of Silverguard stands firm in the Void, but enemies surround him on every side. The Avatar of Blood stands inside the World Seal, an enemy whose strength is equal to the Titans of old. He holds Asenya in his grasp, the caretaker of Aster Fall. To overcome him, Sam will have to finish his rise to power as an Astral Titan and take up the mantle they once held. It's time to invade the World Seal and deal with the enemy inside, but other remnants of the First War return to wreak havoc.
Tunnel Rat 2: A LitRPG Adventure
Tunnel Rat #2
Milo's adventures in the World of Genesis continue, and so does the mayhem he leaves in his wake. Was it his fault that the big explosion he caused woke something up, and it's heading for Shadowport for a city-sized snack? Luckily he has a band of crazed dwarven engineers to help him take down the creature. The Deeprock Engineers love a challenge and love to solve it with high explosives. Backstabbing nobles, World-Bosses, and Crazed Wizards will all learn not to bet against a super-genius with a talent for destruction. Book 2 of this unique spin on LitRPG featuring an unusual MC you can't help but root for. Featuring plenty of humor, action, thievery, ninja abilities, a detailed world and System, science skills, magic tinkering, item invention, and more originality than you can shake a rat tail at!
Rise of the Fearless Leader: A LitRPG Adventure (Butcher of Gadobhra)
Butcher of Gadobhra
They were told to stay out of the ten-day war, but their side lost in the first hour. Their future is at stake, so now the Butcher and the other workers have to do the impossible: Win a war without anyone know they are fighting. Luckily, they have Fearless Leader on their side to help them carry out their campaign of terror and sabotage as they use every dirty trick they can think of to even the odds. Twenty-Five workers with no weapons or magic versus two-hundred and fifty regular players. The other side is in for a big surprise. Book 2 of this isekai LitRPG adventure by Walrus King, the bestselling author of Tunnel Rat. Crammed with stats, power progression, a fully-developed cast of characters, deep worldbuilding, and a healthy blend of action and humor, it's perfect for fans of Dakota Krout, Michael Chatfield, and RinoZ.
Condemned Book 3: A Progression Fantasy LitRPG Series (Lord Valevsky: Last of the Line)
Condemned #3
The next books of the series! Condemned Book 4: Condemned Book 5: The dark, “doomed soldier” Max, formerly Baron Maximilian Valevsky, has committed an act of heroism. The emperor wants to personally reward him, and a meeting with the leader of the empire means only one thing: Max will regain his former name. But the mysterious forces circling the throne of the Zarask Empire have their own opinions about how best to utilize Max and his abilities. Their task is simple: bend our hero to their will and force him to do their bidding. But will Max agree to dance like a marionette with someone else pulling the strings?
Innovation City: A Portal Cultivation Fantasy Saga (Elemental Gatherers Book 8)
Innovation City: A Portal Cultivation Fantasy Saga #8
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Fleabag: A Monster Evolution LitRPG
Fleabag #4
A lone wolf cub struggling to survive mutates into a creature possessing unpredictable—even human—abilities in this grimdark fantasy adventure series. Somewhere in the toxic Bone Pits, where mechanical nightmares roam, an emaciated and wounded young wolf clings to life. Wracked with pain, driven by instinct, it crawls across the subterranean landscape, avoiding the unnatural horrors that dwell there and seeking sustenance while fending off rats, insects, and other vermin stalking it as prey. Then it encounters a deity who collects human souls and is astonished to discover a wolf, as its species has been extinct for centuries. The god spares the wolf, bestowing the wretched beast with the means to survive until it eventually acquires the power of heightened intelligence and the ability to alter its physiology, turning into a shapeshifting monstrosity. Part of an adventuring party scouring the tunnels, the elf Emhreeil was injured and left for dead. Blind and with broken limbs, she suffers in unbearable agony, waiting for her body to quit—or for something to devour her. When the wolf finds Emhreeil, it pounces on the opportunity to learn human speech from the pitiful being incapable of protecting herself. Now, Emhreeil is the wolf's de facto companion as it struggles to escape the Bone Pits, dragging her through the twisted labyrinth and fighting the vicious predators hiding in the shadows. And with every battle, the wolf evolves in self-awareness and cunning, mutating into a creature that nature never meant to breed . . . The first volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!
Resistance: Welcome to the Multiverse
Welcome to the Multiverse #4
Silas is growing into the responsibilities weighing him down. Earth is struggling, but there is hope. The deals that Silas has made have brought resources and trainers to Earth. He's helped some leaders gain an understanding of what they will face. His team has continued to grow but now he finds himself facing the greatest challenge to any Forerunner, the Wild Hunt. He'll be hunted but also have to hunt other Forerunners while forging a shaky alliance with those he can't trust. Even more disturbing, it seems like there might be more than one system to choose from? Or is that just a temptation. When his back is to the wall will he choose the devil he knows or the one he has yet to learn about? Resist the apocalypse. Resist the system. Resist the traitors.
Banned (Book 3): A LitRPG Adventure Series
Banned #3
The next book of the series! Banned (Book 4): By some miracle, Arthur is still alive, despite death tailing him everywhere he goes. With yet another sudden change of location and a new identity, more hitmen are now on our hero's trail... Escaping his pursuers in the real world is becoming increasingly difficult, as is finding time to play the game. The Newbie Contest in Celestial Blades is approaching its final stage, and winning will require any and all means necessary, regardless of legality and morality. The Pink Foxes will need to go the extra mile to not only survive this bloody chaos but also to secure a spot in the top five. All hopes rest on the team captain, Dog of the Forgotten Pack. However, his accelerated experience gain is coming to an end, and Dog will have to undertake something daring to accumulate the experience required to win the tournament...
Eternity's Bargain: A LitRPG Adventure
Eternity's Bargain #4
A new LitRPG Adventure by Kos Play, the bestselling author of Start Menu and The Accidental Summoning. Improve his new world. Avoid detection. Regain his life. Trapped in a coma, Ken's life takes an unexpected turn... He wakes up inside a game-like fantasy world! The world's governing AI offers him a deal: escape his coma if he improves the game. Easy choice? Think again! Can Ken help NPCs create better side quests without getting caught by the scientists behind the project? Only time will tell, but first, he must face his biggest challenge: reaching level 2. Join Ken on this epic adventure in a new LitRPG by Kos Play, the bestselling author of Start Menu and The Accidental Summoning. It's perfect for fans of Azarinth Healer, Jeff the Game Master, Beta-Testing the Apocalypse, and Emerilia!
How I Built a Magic Empire (Book 3): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series
How I Built a Magic Empire #3
The next books of the series! How I Built a Magic Empire (Book 4): How I Built a Magic Empire (Book 5): Rumors of a mysterious union of principalities are rife, the wild lands are restless, and Savino’s rapid growth is drawing envious eyes all around the Novgorod Empire. But, frankly, I’m more worried about: installing mains water * building new dormitories * crop sowing * gathering pearls and monster hides * “Kate, what do the red asterisks in the list mean?” “Those things needed doing yesterday.”
The Afflicted (Book 2): A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure Series
The Afflicted #2
The next book of the series! The Afflicted (Book 3): First encounters with other sentient races. New global trials and events. That’s all well and good, but we have business on Earth. The time has come to bring people together and make a base in a Moscow overrun by afflicted.
Roverpowered 5: Tales of an Aspiring Alchemist (Roverpowered Novellas)
Roverpowered #5
With a certification earned, Wanda is officially an Apprentice Alchemist, yet her work has only just begun. Wanda will need to hunt more occorites in order to help Wumble grow, a task ill-suited to most alchemists. To remedy the situation, she joins a temporary team composed of the finest fellow wizards... that were available. Paired with an unusual trio, Wanda and Wumble set out with the intent of a cautious expedition, unaware of the hidden threat lying in wait. When their trip takes an unexpected turn, the team will find themselves stranded in a series of underground tunnels. Between the twisting terrain, ample occorites, and a scheming sentry blocking the exit, escaping will prove a tall task even for Wanda and Wumble. Luckily this time, they have help. This brand new Fantasy Series from bestseller Drew Hayes continues with Book 3! Roverpowered features a lovable pair of heroes out on their first adventure, learning about both magic and life in a progression fantasy suitable for all ages!
The Coming of God of Death (Book 3): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series
The Coming of God of Death #3
The next book of the series! The Coming of God of Death (Book 4): Who’s a genius? I’m a genius! Zombie workers are the perfect employees. They don’t rest, they don’t eat, and they don’t complain. Business is booming! But… according to the law of karma, if you gain a little, you lose a little. Problems! I’m talking about problems. They’re raining down on me, but I never saw what happened coming. How could it be?!
The Gathering Storm (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 10): A LitRPG Apocalypse Series
The Gathering Storm #10
The next book of the series! On the Warpath (A Shelter in Spacetime Book 11): Let’s do this thing! The invasion’s about to begin. Sergey’s got no time to waste and enemies up the wazoo…
You Are Summoned 2: A LitRPG Adventure
You Are Summoned #2
Rico Kline is finding that the life of a summoned being isn’t an easy one. At any moment he could be summoned to another world and ordered to participate in a battle, be experimented on by strange species, or even babysit a deadly monster. His life on Earth isn’t any easier, as mysterious people and organizations try to track him down for their own nefarious purposes. Despite the dangers, Rico’s power continues to grow as the system rewards his efforts. He’s also not alone as new allies emerge and if he’s lucky, he just might find a place of refuge in the chaotic world he now lives in. Book 2 in this unique spin on isekai LitRPG, about a MC turned into a summon minion who has to complete tasks for random summoners, allowing for a variety of adventures, foes, and missions as he progresses in power each time... But is any of it random?
The Path of Ascension: A LitRPG Adventure
The Path of Ascension #1
Orphaned by Monsters. Matt must power up to save others from the same fate. Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him. Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple. They give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends. With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks... Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. With 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial is new-and-improved and now available on Kindle & Audible. About the series: This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.
Starfall (Tower of Somnus)
Tower of Somnus
Conspiratorial conflicts boiling over. Allies pushed into the mix. The stars are spilling war onto Earth. Kat revealed the Stallesp plot: the aliens never meant to abide by rules laid down by the Galactic Consensus, instead choosing to ask forgiveness rather than permission for interfering with Earth and its corporations. Now she is fighting a lonely war against the invasion as she tries to buy enough time for help to arrive. Her allies are gone or preoccupied, forcing her and the few friends she’s made to try and root out the invaders without formal support. As her investigation heats up, revealing a situation worse than Kat ever could have expected, she needs to confront an unpleasant fact: not all of humanity's enemies are aliens. Now Kat is racing against time, both in and out of the tower. Despite her skills, magic, and allies, her best may not be enough.
Sponsored Apocalypse 2: A LitRPG Adventure
Sponsored Apocalypse #2
Miles "Shrug" Lindstrom has endured the first few days of his new, monster-infested world. He has become the Champion of a god, and managed to become one of the most powerful survivors in his area. However, a new quest to kill a giant-a boss monster-will be difficult if not impossible to accomplish by himself. Gathering more power for himself is a safe bet towards all of his goals, and might be easier now that he has a class. But if this new world is anything, it's uncertain. Join Miles as he continues to navigate a newly post-apocalypse world full of monsters, magic, and people demonstrating the very best, and very worst that humanity has to offer. Will he accept the expectations that other survivors have for him? Will he reject them? Or will he find his own path? Book 2 in the next LitRPG Apocalypse Series from bestseller Blaise Corvin, author of Delvers LLC and Apocalypse Cultivation. Sometimes, being the chosen one isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Dual Class 4: A LitRPG Adventure
Dual Class #4
Drake wakes up with a mysterious system. He must confront his past and deadly new reality to shape the future of his planet, or face dying alone.
Kill or Die Book #1: A LitRPG Series
Kill or Die Book #1
The next book of the series! Kill or Die Book # 2 LitRPG Series: https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH3MCXDQ At fourteen I was crowned champion of the VR Gladiator Games. By eighteen I was unloading junk at a warehouse without a penny to my name. Girls used to chase me. Now they wrinkle their noses in disgust. Life has given me a chance to make a comeback. But in this game, it's either triumph or perish!
Dungeon Life 2: An Isekai LitRPG
Dungeon Life #2
A sentient dungeon discovers there are more dangerous things in his new world than even himself . . . as the dungeon-core isekai adventure series continues. Not long ago, the dungeon known as Thedeim was a mere human. But after an up-close-and-personal meeting with a runaway semitruck-and subsequent dealings with a rather flustered Angel of Prodigals-he found himself in a new world, reincarnated as a run-down old house that just barely qualified as a dungeon. However, it didn't take long for him to build his core, mana, and reputation, making friends along the way. Nowadays, having vanquished the truly vicious dungeon Neverrest, Thedeim is finally getting comfortable. His array of minions-animal, insect, etc.-are well in hand and operating at full efficiency, while he enjoys managing daring delvers and awkward adventurers as needed. He's also working to spread his (mostly) beneficent influence across the land. But it hasn't been easy, what with guiding his own irascible scions, wrangling rogue dungeons, countering truly evil entities, providing for those he cares for, and basically keeping things as non-nightmarish as possible for everyone. In short, he's a very busy dungeon. And he's about to get busier. Because there are those who don't appreciate Thedeim's efforts. And he's about to discover that when you can't make everybody happy, somebody is bound to become very, very unhappy . . .
Mage Tank: A LitRPG Adventure
Mage Tank #1
This Delve has a price, and that price is time. Escape before it's more than you can pay. When the party Fortune's Folly slew a mountain-sized monstrosity of teeth and tendrils, the next obvious step was to go spelunking down its throat. When they found a foreboding portal within the corpse of said megafauna, they walked right through it. That's just how they do things. Don't ask questions. Level 10 has been reached. The challenges required to enter Deijin's Descent have been conquered. Now, to bring the world one step closer to the second phase of System rollout, Arlo and crew must survive the legendary Delve itself. To have any hope against the avatar threat, the world's Delvers need the tools this next phase will unlock. Fortune's Folly is willing to do whatever it takes. Even if that means making deals with the enemy. And even if the world outside is passing them by, faster, and faster, and faster... Book 3 of Mage Tank, a new Isekai LitRPG adventure that features steady progression, intelligent characters who spend time making intentional build choices, and tons of laughs.
Wyrmshard: A LitRPG Adventure (Savage Dominion Book 2)
Luke Chmilenko & G.D Penman
Wyrmshard: A LitRPG Adventure #2
Advent: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure (The Exlian Syndrome Series Book 1)
Advent: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure #1
Warbreaker's Rise: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure (The Connected System Book 1)
Warbreaker's Rise: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure #1
The Primal Hunter 13: A LitRPG Adventure
The Primal Hunter #13
With Nevermore done and dusted, it's back to Earth where the fight for the Milky Way Galaxy is about to begin... But first, a fun trip to the moon with Jake's best-buddy space worm, Sandy. After that little adventure, it's time for the final preparations before the long-awaited Prima Guardian arrives, signaling the start of the battle for the Milky Way Galaxy. A battle that turns out to be a large ordeal, with every inhabited planet in the galaxy involved and free to either ally with one another or face the System Event alone. This in itself isn't a problem... but Ell'Hakan leading the largest coalition of planets certainly will be. Between Ell'Hakan and his many allies, the Holy Church, and selfish minor factions that have no idea what they're doing, the battle ahead won't be easy. In tandem with the conflict between Jake and Ell'Hakan escalating, so does the battle between the Malefic Viper and Yip of Yore draw ever closer, with Jake naturally finding himself dragged into this conflict and directly involved in the plans of the Malefic Viper. All in all, it's a messy situation that surely can't get any worse... right? Book 13 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today! About the Series: Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
Me and My Demons (Book 5): A Portal Progression Adventure Fantasy Series
Me and My Demons #5
The next books of the series! Me and My Demons (Book 4): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PPDTY4 Me and My Demons (Book 5): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX5HB1DR The army is no place for being idle. A bad soldier is one who can't get this into his head; one who'll do anything to get out of work, who's forever looking for a quiet corner where he can sit and do nothing. But Konstantin was not that soldier. Konstantin was always looking for ways to make himself useful. He even took on tasks that no one in their right mind would volunteer for. And because of that, he received a steady stream of awards from his commanders. Quite possibly, his commanders would have preferred not to be constantly giving him awards - it might draw attention from headquarters, after all - but the recruit was single-handedly doing the job of a whole platoon. They had to reward him with something, even if they weren't quite sure what... A promotion? And his very own squad to command? Yes...that would be a reward and a punishment, all rolled into one.
Lord of The System (Book 9): A LitRPG Progression Fantasy Series
Lord of The System #9
The next books of the series! Lord of The System (Book 7): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX2C46L8 Lord of The System (Book 8): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0F942V3W4 Lord of The System (Book 9): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFMWN8C A revolution is afoot in Sparta! And not just any revolution: an industrial revolution. Water wheels and mechanical hammers have come to replace primitive labor. That means more ploughs in the fields and more arms for the soldiers. After all, the enemy grows by the day, too.
The Order of Architects (Book 11): A Portal Progression Fantasy Series
The Order of Architects #11
The next books of the series! The Order of Architects (Book 8): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX2BLH3L The Order of Architects (Book 9): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0F12Q1NFX The Order of Architects (Book 10): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9VJMT8R The Order of Architects (Book 11): https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL7RJVC8 Prince Boschild of Liechtenstein. A man chosen by the emperor himself to maintain order in this small principality. However, the Empire's glorious ruler clearly underestimated Boschild's greed and ambition. Before I, Theodore the Babylonian, arrived in Liechtenstein, things had been plain sailing for the prince. He'd just carried on taking care of state matters, not forgetting to take care of himself in the process. What's more, he'd been bringing our enemies' long-term plans to fruition as he did so, which would have ended... very badly indeed. Both for the principality and for the Empire. But Liechtenstein's citizens now have me to protect them, and I won't let anyone harm them.
Hunting and Herbalism 5: A Druid LitRPG
Hunting and Herbalism #5
Set on destroying the hellish realm of Cormaine once and for all, Zalia seeks the ultimate healing cure--and reveals Endaria's greatest evil in the process. Though peace now reigns throughout Zalia's new homeland, she has one last impossible task to complete: eliminate the source of the corruption that almost conquered Endaria. But destroying the hellscape that is Cormaine requires more than her near-god-level abilities. Especially when an infection warping animals is traced to powerful beings known as the thousand-eyed ones, who hold Cormaine in an interdimensional grip. As she fights them alongside guardian god Nateysta, Zalia clashes with the formidable demon clans empowering the thousand-eyed ones' magic. And when her experiments seeking an antidote for the creatures' infection reveal a plant-based cure, she must secretly contain it within Endaria. Taking hazardous shortcuts to this end, she must also conceal her actions from Nateysta, risking not only their uneasy alliance but the unleashing of a vengeful wrath that promises to ruin everything Zalia holds dear. Backed by her talented ethereal daughter, Aylie, as well as the feisty ice cat Boreal and her ferocious cubs, Zalia finally uncovers the mysterious reason she was brought to this world. But her combined humanity and powers are challenged by the monarch, Endaria's oldest enemy, whose shade is rapidly regaining substance through the thousand-eyed ones. With her cure untested and her forces outnumbered, Zalia will have to make impossible choices that could either end the monarch and heal Cormaine--or yield an unexpected and devastating downfall . . . The fifth volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series--with more than two million views on Royal Road--is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook! Tropes include: coming of age, found family, ancient evil, interspecies friendship, and good versus evil.
The Benevolent Swarm: Diplomacy Book 3: A Isekai LitRPG OP MC Slice of LIfe Progression Fantasy
The Benevolent Swarm: Diplomacy #3
The Alternate Keeper: An OP MC Fantasy Isekai Adventure (Retrogression Keeper Book 2)
The Alternate Keeper: An OP MC Fantasy Isekai Adventure #2
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Small Town Hero: A LitRPG Adventure (Butcher of Gadobhra Book 1)
Small Town Hero: A LitRPG Adventure #1
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The Fusionist: A Fantasy LitRPG Academy Adventure (Magical Fusion Book 1)
The Fusionist: A Fantasy LitRPG Academy Adventure #1
The Lone Keeper: An OP MC Fantasy Isekai Adventure (Retrogression Keeper Book 1)
The Lone Keeper: An OP MC Fantasy Isekai Adventure #1
The Broken System: An Isekai LitRPG (A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World Book 3)
The Broken System: An Isekai LitRPG #3
A Small Town in Southern Illvaria: An Isekai LitRPG (A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World Book 1)
A Small Town in Southern Illvaria: An Isekai LitRPG #1
Chain of Feathers: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure (Iron Tyrant Book 1)
Chain of Feathers: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure #1
The Affinity Collector: A Fantasy Isekai LitRPG Series (Octaeteris Cycle Book 1)
The Affinity Collector #1
System Reborn Vol 1: A LitRPG Adventure (Apocalypse Reincarnation)
System Reborn #1
Tartila Mine (The Alchemist Book #5): LitRPG Series
Tartila Mine #5
What are you supposed to do when the whole world joins forces against you? Give up, find some hole to duck into, and beg for your life to be spared? But even despite how obvious the answer to that question might be, many an adult had been dashed on the rocks twelve-year-old Tailyn Vlashich was supposed to climb. Ahead of him lay a secret laboratory belonging to the ancients; behind was a horde headed by his sworn enemy. But through it all, Tailyn had those who loved him, those who believed in him, and that support was enough to carry him to the ends of the earth. There was just one question left to answer: who was the Absorber? And what did he want with Tailyn?
Shadow Sun Unification: Shadow Sun Book Five
Shadow Sun #5
Allistor just wants to restore the human race. He’s doing his best with the resources he’s gathered to locate other survivors around the world and unite them. His intentions are good, and he pushes hard. The drake eggs are hatching, and his people have dreams of both a murder chicken cavalry and a drake-mounted air force. A small army of class trainers are helping to make his citizens stronger than ever, better able to survive the hazards of their new reality. But fate, and the aliens who keep throwing stronger and more deadly challenges at him, are working against Allistor. The threat of vengeance from the Fomorian Matron, the machinations of Loki and Hel, and the jealousy of a fellow human with a lesser noble title, all add to the pressure.When seeming good fortune turns to tragic loss, Allistor must push through and remain strong in order to face the very beings responsible for the apocalypse on earth. The murderers of humanity. And in this confrontation, even victory has dire consequences.
Welcome to Midgard (Contender Saga Book 1)
Welcome to Midgard #1
A simple farm boy in a mundane medieval world, turned soldier after his home and family are destroyed. Mere steps from achieving his vengeance after years of fighting, a lucky sword strike ends his life.His soul transferred against his will by one of the gods to another medieval world, one filled with magic, monsters, and races out of his childhood fairy tales. Our farm boy is now a Contender! Brought to Midgard to fight and kill other Contenders, to grow strong enough to ascend and become a Champion.The magic is wondrous, and he's exciting about becoming a mage. But he's had enough fighting, and feels no obligation to kill for the unknown gods of Midgard. Instead, he seeks to grow stronger by completing quests, killing forest beasts and monsters. And he must get stronger, as everyone from his internal guide, to the citizens he meets, warn him that should other Contenders find him, they will try to kill him.
Competitive Advantage (Nora Hazard Book 2)
Competitive Advantage #2
Nora Hazard's story began prior to the events of Delvers LLC: Welcome to Ludus.* Nobody likes an escort mission. Nobody. Unfortunately for Nora, she'll be stuck travelling with Jessica, an American gamer, and Christopher, a Filipino man with a mysterious past. Somehow, the former Jackals gang leader must keep the two Terrans alive while heading south for Enheduanna’s new, insane mission. Nora will have no time to prepare, or even to stay in Soron to enjoy her unexpected celebrity status. Instead, she will need to leave for Tolstey after healing from injuries sustained in battle, wounded while protecting Soron. Despite what some may say about her now, Nora knows she is no hero. People expecting too much from her will probably be disappointed. But with the help of some new weapons and greater orb-Bonded power, surviving her new, suicidal quest might be merely improbable, not impossible. One thing is for sure: Regardless of what happens—whether fulfilling her mission or learning to trust again—Nora will do things her own way, on her own terms.
Wraithwood Botanist 2: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure
Wraithwood Botanist #2
The Trial of Worth is over, but the real dangers and challenges have just begun. If Mira wants to reach the Black Harvest and properly begin her life in Wraithwood, she must first earn acceptance from the forest's elusive guardians. To do that, she will need to leverage her new patron gods, utilize her alchemy, and risk her life to build alliances with the forest's denizens. Book 2 of this unique spin on Apocalyptic LitRPG Adventures. Botanists who choose to get teleported into dangerous jungles are very rare and if Mira can survive, she may just become indispensible to the System itself.
Peace Spawner: Rise of the Cheat Potion Maker 4
Rise of the Cheat Potion Maker #3
None will be given peace and only those strong enough can take it. The adventures of Nate and company continues. An encounter with the world's greatest threat awakens something within the potion maker. Truths of Nate and his purpose begin to manifest. One simply cannot ignore their bloodline. Things will never be the same again.
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What is power fantasy as a genre?
Power fantasy is a broad genre category encompassing LitRPG, progression fantasy, system apocalypse, and isekai fiction — stories centered on a protagonist's systematic growth toward overwhelming strength or mastery. The genre's appeal is rooted in competence fantasy: watching a character learn, grow, and eventually dominate a world that challenged them.
What is the difference between LitRPG, progression fantasy, and isekai?
LitRPG uses explicit game mechanics (visible stat screens, level notifications). Progression fantasy uses the same structural arc without game UI. Isekai involves a character transported to another world, usually fantasy or game-world. System apocalypse is Earth-based: the world suddenly gains RPG mechanics. Many series combine multiple elements.
Where should I start with power fantasy?
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Matt Dinniman) is the most acclaimed recent entry and works well as an introduction. For progression fantasy, Unsouled (Cradle Book 1, Will Wight) is the genre benchmark. He Who Fights With Monsters (Jason Cheyne) has the broadest mainstream appeal. For system apocalypse specifically, Aaron Renfroe's Apocalypse Breaker is a fast, character-driven entry point, and Defiance of the Fall (J.F. Brink) is one of the genre's longest-running and highest-rated series. For crafting-and-magic-focused progression fantasy, David North's Guardian of Aster Fall is a deep, worldbuilding-heavy series with an 8-time Top 100 Kindle Bestseller track record.