Best LitRPG I've Read

My favorite entries in the LitRPG genre, ranked.

1. 1
   

   Operation Bounce House

   by Matt Dinniman

   Not technically a LitRPG, but from the Dungeon Crawler Carl author—the best book I've read in the past year. Thought-provoking and excellent.

   A
2. 2
   

   All the Skills

   by Honour Rae

   The deck-building mechanic is genuinely creative and the plot holds up.

   B
3. 3
   He Who Fights with Monsters 1

   He Who Fights with Monsters 1

   by Shirtaloon

   More fun than I expected. A solid entry that doesn't drown in stat sheets.

   B+
4. 4
   

   The Primal Hunter

   by Zogarth

   Solid foundation for the genre. The progression system is well-executed.

   B
5. 5
   

   The Hedge Wizard

   by Alex Maher

   The buddy dynamic between the protagonist and his companion makes this one stand out.

   B
6. 6
   

   Dungeon Life

   by Khenal

   Interesting concept—playing the dungeon instead of the hero—even if execution is uneven.

   B
7. 7
   

   Initialization

   by From Hell

   Korean setting gives it a fresh feel. Lighter on the stat-sheet overload than most.

   B