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LitRPG / Progression Fantasy All-Time Greats

The 20 greatest LitRPG / Progression Fantasy books — essential reads that defined the genre.

  1. 1 Dungeon Crawler Carl
    Dungeon Crawler Carl
    Dungeon Crawler Carl #1
    Matt Dinniman
    ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.59 · 🕯️🕯️🕯️ Serious

    After Earth is conquered by an alien cabal, every human is forced into a deadly dungeon-crawl televised across the universe. Carl and his ex's cat, Princess Donut, must survive level after monster-filled level, growing stronger with each floor — all while playing to the cameras.

    Reluctant HeroMorally Grey HeroSurvival Journey
  2. 2 He Who Fights With Monsters
    He Who Fights With Monsters
    Jason Cheyne
    ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.15 · 🕯️🕯️🕯️ Serious

    Jason wakes up in a fantasy world with sky-high aspirations and rapidly escalating powers. As he battles monsters, navigates treacherous politics, and unlocks increasingly broken abilities, he must decide what kind of hero — or anti-hero — he wants to become.

    Anti-HeroComing of AgePolitical Intrigue
  3. 3 Blessed Time
    Blessed Time
    Cale Plamann
    · 🕯️🕯️🕯️ Serious

    Some disasters can only be avoided if you know they're coming... On Karell, you are either blessed by the gods, granted a unique power and the ability to gain experience and levels, or you are forgotten. Micah Silver was a boy picked for greatness. Chosen by the gods to bear a mythic power, he longed to take his place amongst the heroes and legends he grew up reading about. Unfortunately, his primary blessing only allows him to travel into the past by sacrificing his class, wealth, and levels--a psychological burden that Micah is reluctant to shoulder. But, even if Micah is unwilling, fate has a way of forcing you to face your destiny... and running away can cost you everything. Over and over again... Experience the start of a time-loop LitRPG Series where a reluctant hero is forced to fight against an impossible catastrophe. Using his talents for enchanting items and summoning creatures, he must retrace his steps and grow stronger in a potentially futile effort to prevent tragedy and protect his family.

    Chosen OneProphecy ChildDivine Magic
  4. 4 Forge of Destiny
    Forge of Destiny
    Yrsillar
    · 🕯️🕯️🕯️ Serious

    The remastered and definitive edition of this beloved Xianxia Progression Fantasy adventure! Even a mortal can walk the path to ascension. In the Celestial Empire, a land ruled by Immortals and stalked by Spirits and Beasts, a young girl from the slums of an unimportant city is found to have the Talent that may allow her to become an Immortal herself. Sent to the storied Argent Peak Sect to harness her talent, she must work desperately to catch up to peers who have been preparing to walk the Way for years. The Sect grants new students only three months to prepare and grow before the true challenges begin and the disciples are freed to battle each other for resources and strength. Contending with tests, strange teachers, unfriendly peers and her own ignorance, Ling Qi must not only defeat many obstacles, but find those willing to stand at her side when the truce ends. Can she learn to not only survive, but thrive on that journey? Join the start of a Cultivation Progression Fantasy series blending ancient folklore, martial arts, and Xianxia into a fantastical tale. With over 31 million views as a hit web-serial, experience this revised and re-edited definitive edition of Volume One of the Destiny Cycle: Forge of Destiny. Now in Kindle Unlimited for the first time ever, it's perfect for fans of Cradle, Beneath the Dragoneye Moons, and The Beginning After the End!

    Coming of AgeImmortal CharacterQuest