Reading is my absolute favorite pastime. While I enjoy video games and TV, nothing quite compares to immersing myself in a captivating book series. My reading journey began with Harry Potter, branching out to sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and even non-fiction. However, my true literary passion ignited upon discovering the LitRPG genre—a swift and complete obsession that now defines my reading life. If you're intrigued by the world of LitRPG, here are some of my top recommendations.
Our Top Pick: He Who Fights With Monsters
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The Path of Ascension
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
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Unsouled (Cradle Series)
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Beware of Chicken
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Defiance of the Fall
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension)
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The Grand Game
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The Ritualist (The Completionist Chronicles)
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Level Up or Die (Underworld Series)
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A fantastic aspect of these books is their availability through Kindle Unlimited. Given the length of some series, a subscription offers significant savings. Audible subscriptions provide an alternative listening option.
What is LitRPG?
For newcomers, LitRPG stands for literary role-playing game. The stories incorporate RPG elements similar to video games. While some involve characters literally entering video games, the genre's scope is far broader. All LitRPG features game-like elements, but not all mirror video games precisely. The books below all feature leveling systems and power hierarchies the protagonists must navigate through experience. I've included a mix of progression fantasy and LitRPG, offering similar reading experiences.
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1. He Who Fights with Monsters
He Who Fights With Monsters
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Fast-paced and action-packed, He Who Fights with Monsters boasts memorable lines and a unique leveling system. With compelling characters, it's a must-read for fantasy comedy lovers. This remains my favorite LitRPG series, with each installment as enjoyable as the first. The story follows Jason Asano, who awakens in a magical world with new powers and a surprising lack of hair. His unconventional approach helps him navigate cannibals, monsters, and even relationships. The series, by author Shirtaloon, is currently on book 11, with more to come.
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