Home News 10 LitRPG Books I Recommend You Start Reading in 2025

10 LitRPG Books I Recommend You Start Reading in 2025

Mar 14,2025 Author: Nicholas

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 the Harry Potter books, sparking a love for various genres—sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and even non-fiction. However, my true literary passion ignited upon discovering LitRPG. It quickly became an all-consuming obsession, and now it's the only genre I read. If you're curious about joining me in the exciting world of LitRPG, here are some of my top recommendations.

He Who Fights With Monsters

Our Top Pick: He Who Fights With Monsters

95
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

The Path of Ascension

The Path of Ascension

33
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

74
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Unsouled (Cradle Series)

Unsouled (Cradle Series)

32
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Beware of Chicken

Beware of Chicken

30
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Defiance of the Fall

Defiance of the Fall

36
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension)

Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension)

30
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

The Grand Game

The Grand Game

15
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

The Ritualist (The Completionist Chronicles)

The Ritualist (The Completionist Chronicles)

30
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

Level Up or Die (Underworld Series)

Level Up or Die (Underworld Series)

23
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

A fantastic feature 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 reminiscent of video games. Sometimes, the protagonist is literally transported into a game, but the genre's scope is much broader. While all LitRPG features game-like elements, not all books perfectly mirror video games. The books below share leveling systems and power hierarchies the protagonist must navigate through experience. I've included a mix of progression fantasy and LitRPG, offering similar reading experiences.

Have you read a LitRPG series before?

Answer
See Results

1. He Who Fights with Monsters

He Who Fights With Monsters

He Who Fights With Monsters

Book 1 of 11
See it at Amazon
See it at Audible

He Who Fights with Monsters is fast-paced, action-packed, and boasts some of the best dialogue I've ever encountered. Its unique leveling system and compelling characters make it a must-read for fantasy comedy lovers. This is my personal favorite LitRPG series, and each installment remains as enjoyable as the first. The story follows Jason Asano as he awakens in a magical world, possessing new powers but lacking hair. His resilient and unconventional approach to his bizarre situation allows him to overcome cannibals, monsters, and even interpersonal relationships. A fantastic book with a morally ambiguous protagonist you'll adore.

The series, by author Shirtaloon, currently comprises 11 books, with more on the way.

...

LATEST ARTICLES

15

2025-03

We Got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA 6 — and He’s in on the Meme

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/55/174100689167c5a82b18023.jpg

John Cena's surprise heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber wasn't just a wrestling event; it became a meme. The long-awaited release of GTA 6 has created a running joke highlighting things that happened before its arrival. Cena's heel turn—his first in two decades—perfectly fits this meme, transfor

Author: NicholasReading:0

15

2025-03

The Best LEGO Plants and Flowers for Building a Botanical Collection

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/52/173890086567a585816af6d.jpg

Launched in 2021, the LEGO Botanical Collection has blossomed into one of LEGO's most successful lines in just four years. Targeting a growing adult market, these sets offer incredibly realistic recreations of flowers and plants—so realistic, they're almost indistinguishable from the real thing at

Author: NicholasReading:0

15

2025-03

Black Border 2 releases the massive 2.0: New Dawn update featuring a slew of content

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/36/17375364246790b3a8d92ac.jpg

Black Border 2's massive Update 2.0: New Dawn is here! A few months after its initial release on Android and iOS, Bizooma Game Studio has delivered its biggest update yet, dramatically changing the gameplay experience. This isn't just a patch; it's a complete overhaul, and a roadmap reveals even m

Author: NicholasReading:0

15

2025-03

Fishing Lovecraftian Horror RPG Dredge Is Now Out on Android

https://img.hroop.com/uploads/99/174070093567c0fd07579d9.jpg

Dredge, the Lovecraftian fishing horror adventure, has arrived on mobile! Prepare for a day at sea unlike any other, where unknowable horrors lurk beneath the fog. In this unsettling adventure, you're a lone fisherman venturing into the treacherous waters surrounding the remote Marrows archipelago

Author: NicholasReading:0