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Odd Patriarch (Xianxia)

TheHiddenSword

C54/100
A cultivator decides to do things differently — by founding a sect. A reasonable one.
Royal Road4.63· 294
Base BuildingCultivationSecondary WorldWuxia

Corsairs & Cataclysms

Devan Drake

C54/100
An experimental ASI tampered with the universe and unleashed magic into the galaxy. In an effort to save itself, the ASI created the Framework — a system of classes, levels, and extraordinary power — but also a world of rampant monsters, violence, and humanity's darkest urges given free rein. Now it's Earth's turn. Torin Carter should have been a nobody, just another poor soul swallowed by the RPG Apocalypse. Instead, a clerical error and some outside interference gifted him a powerful build not available to ordinary humanity — with one drawback: his species is now mildly demonic, and his class is Dungeon Corsair Captain. He's supposed to be the villain. Torin has never been a quitter. Option two it is.
Goodreads4.35· 379
Anti-heroBase BuildingClass SystemGrimdarkNon-human MCSystem Apocalypse

The Warcrowned

LostInTranscription

C53/100
Marcus saw magic when he first opened his eyes, and nothing else ever compared. But the king is old and Marcus is an only child — hard decisions must be made, and no one expected anything of him beyond his skill with the arcane. They were right to underestimate him. Until the cube. Until it taught him what life meant for people not born into nobility, that all his arcane skill did not make him immortal, and that running from problems does not make them go away.
Royal Road4.61· 618
Base BuildingGenius MCHard MagicMilitarySecondary WorldSoft Magic

The Turning

Kenny King

C53/100
About four weeks ago the world simply turned. One day: iPhones, Mickey Mouse, hamburgers. The next: magic and monsters. And humans became players — with levels, items, and classes. Pretty ironic considering how many times parents told their kids to quit gaming and experience real life. Then real life grabbed everyone by the throat, and it was the gamers who were prepared. A story about a guy, his best friend, a loyal golden retriever, a little girl, and her beloved cat — plus copious amounts of gore, legendary weapons, and a lich king who needed slaying.
Goodreads4.25· 1.1K
Base BuildingGoreLitRPGPost-apocalypticSystem ApocalypseUrban Fantasy

Veos, The Story of a Dungeon

V_Storm

C53/100
A new Dungeon comes into being beneath the ground of Nerian-Silex. Following its strange instincts and system, it expands, grows, and tests those who enter its domain. Yet something about this Dungeon is different — something it doesn't know itself, yet instantly noticeable to those beyond its border. That strangeness may be the key to breaking through the barrier of nine, or the spark that ignites a continent-spanning war. For now, though, it is busy carving out an underground castle and has little time to listen to the cacophony overhead.
Royal Road4.62· 373
Base BuildingCozyDungeon CoreGenius MCLitRPGNon-human MC+2

Magical Engineering

Buttopia

C53/100
It's the end of the world, and all Dave wanted was to eat his eggs in peace. Thanks to a talking bird, he's been transported to another universe with only a few years to either grow powerful enough on his own to save his home, or find someone who can help him do it. With new friends by his side, Dave pushes against a System that keeps nudging him toward dangerous experiments, working to understand the rules of his new world before time runs out.
Royal Road4.41· 822
Base BuildingCrafting PowerDungeon CoreDungeon CrawlingHard MagicIsekai+5

Manabound

Oxylus

C52/100
Mana exists, and its arrival triggered a cosmic event that burst through numerous realities, bringing upheaval and turmoil to all within its path. Transported from Earth under mysterious circumstances, Sloane and her daughter Gwyn arrived in the world of Eona only to find themselves separated from each other. Forced to venture on desperate quests to find one another, mother and daughter each embark on magical adventures across a continent rife with power struggles, where ancient kingdoms and guilds scramble to adapt to the sudden arrival of magic. A hardware engineer by trade, Sloane must use skills learned over a long career to craft any edge she can against beings who have thrived using weapons long since obsolete on Earth.
Royal Road4.61· 513
Base BuildingCozyGameLitIsekaiLGBTQ+LitRPG+1

Savant Barbarian

HideousGrain

C52/100
Among Hakon's people, strength is everything — weakness means death. When he finally completes the Rite, he expects at least a modest Ancient Power. Instead he awakens something his tribe scorns: a Power of the Mind called Enhanced Comprehension. To those who value brute force, Hakon is nothing. But he sees what they cannot — patterns, weaknesses, possibilities. As tribes stir and ancient grudges reignite, whispers spread of a prophesied Warlord born from the blood of his enemies. Hakon decides to become that man, claim his father's seat as chieftain, and unite the tribes — but first he must survive long enough to master his Power.
Royal Road4.61· 501
Base BuildingGenius MCLitRPGMilitarySecondary WorldWeak to Strong

Until death? (Old Version)

Andur

C52/100
Ever been a god? The protagonist was — until death and a divine tribunal sent him packing. Apparently the other gods took issue with his faith being the only true one, and the Apocalypse (admittedly his fault, if unintentional) did not help his case. Now condemned to a "vacation" as punishment, he must navigate existence in a new form in a world far removed from his former divine station.
Royal Road4.60· 669
Anti-heroBase BuildingComedyCozyNon-human MCReincarnation+3

Blade's Rest

Tom Watts

C52/100
Blade & Sheath is a fully immersive VRMMORPG where some players complete quests and fight monsters — and then there's Josh. He needs the money, so when he gets a job as a town builder, he can't believe his luck. The land is untamed, he starts with no skills and no resources, and two fellow builders are his only help. Together they'll build Blade's Rest — a haven for weary adventurers to relax after a day of questing. A cozy, slice-of-life town-building LitRPG where fighting isn't the only way to level up.
Goodreads4.16· 1.1K
Base BuildingCozyCraftingLitRPGVRMMO

Integrated Universe

David J. VanBergen Jr.

C52/100
It started as an average day. Jeremiah was minding his own business when Earth was forcefully assimilated into the Integrated Universe. All diseases were cured, the aging process was halted, and everyone gained access to near-unlimited power — with one problem: the planet is now filled with terrible monsters. When Jeremiah miraculously survives an encounter with a deadly creature, he becomes the first person on Earth to earn Elite status and is awarded his own personal trainer. Now the only things standing between him and ultimate power are a planet full of terrifying monsters and ambitious humans. It's a race to become King of the World.
Goodreads4.31· 830
Base BuildingLitRPGPost-apocalypticStatsSystem ApocalypseWeak to Strong

The Heart Grows

Damaged

C52/100
Waking up as a dungeon heart in a fantasy world you know nothing about would be bad enough. Doing it with only one chance to get things right makes it worse. The dungeon's new controller must figure out how to manage his growing domain while grappling with a disturbing power: his dungeon acquires minions by transforming sapient beings, leaving them mentally bound to his will. He does his best not to abuse that power — but the story explores what it means for both him and those who find themselves changed, in mind and body, by their new place in his dungeon.
Royal Road4.48· 761
Base BuildingDungeon CoreGenius MCIsekaiLitRPGNon-human MC+2

Farming Livia

Xander Boyce

C52/100
Matt is running from a life he no longer wants, and he has found a solution: logging into the newest game, Livia, where he gains chances he cannot get anywhere else. He heads to the frontier town of Tallrock and, as soon as he gains his class, the newly minted Cycle Mage has one goal — farming. Given a starting parcel of virgin land, Kastigan must decide what to grow, what animals to raise, and who to hire — all while surviving in wild monster-infested territory, dealing with a Legion Commander who hates him for no apparent reason, and uncovering lost relics from a forgotten time.
Goodreads4.31· 828
Base BuildingClass SystemCozyCraftingLitRPGVRMMO

The Homesteader's Almanac

Nerd Knight

C52/100
David has spent his entire life preparing to take over the family farm. Just when he thinks it's finally time, he finds out he's not in the family's plans. As he sets off to plow his last field, he and his 600-horsepower New Holland T9 tractor are whisked through a magical portal to another world. What awaits him is an idyllic frontier homestead — with squatters. He'll have to adjust to a world with magic and a System, figure out fuel for a modern tractor in what amounts to an 1800s setting, deal with unexpected politics, and come to terms with his new guard rabbits. No matter the obstacles, he is going to make his new homestead thrive.
Royal Road4.62· 300
Base BuildingCozyGameLitIsekaiLitRPGSecondary World

First Line of Defense

BenjaminKerei

C52/100
Earth was invaded, conquered, and humanity was subjugated — 400,000,000 people culled in a second, without any chance to fight back. The Peacekeepers claim to be benevolent: they don't want to rule Earth, they just want humanity to stop playing around with AI and genetics. Willing or unwilling, Morgan and the rest of humanity are now members of the Collective. And like every species in the Collective, they have to learn to play the Game. When an AI offers you the opportunity to play the greatest tower-defense game the universe has ever created, you accept — and figure out the rules for survival later. Morgan certainly thinks so. But when aliens are attacking your station and giant six-eyed rats are eating your robotic face, doubts start to creep in.
Royal Road4.58· 689
Base BuildingDungeon CoreDungeon CrawlingLitRPGPost-apocalypticSci-fi+2

Heavy Metal

Kuropon

C52/100
Struck down in battle, a Hero and a Demon King meet their end at the same moment. As their souls linger on the edge of the afterlife, a mysterious force intervenes — merging their fragmented souls into a new being: Rusty, a living suit of armor. Affected by the memories and presence of both predecessors, Rusty embarks on his own quest. Will he seek revenge for the Hero's betrayal, fulfill the fallen Demon King's desires, or forge an entirely new path?
Royal Road4.43· 778
Anti-heroBase BuildingCozyDungeon CoreDungeon CrawlingGameLit+11

Library System Reset

K.T. Hanna

C51/100
The Library of Everywhere once stood as a beacon of magic and power. For 500 years, it has been broken. Quinn can barely handle her own life, but when the Library discovers her compatible magical signature, she becomes the sole potential Librarian — and the weight of the universe falls on her shoulders. Before things can be quiet and peaceful, she must battle engorged bookworms, repair centuries of damage, figure out why there's been no Librarian for five hundred years, and begin collecting the Library's 18,042 overdue books. There will be a helluva lot of late fees to process.
pf5.0· 1Goodreads4.19· 1.1K
Base BuildingCompetent MCLitRPGMysterySkill CollectionStats

Son of Julius Caesar: Rebuilding Rome

Mincho Nyangi

C51/100
He wanted nothing more than an ordinary life — free from crushing debt and the endless corporate grind. Instead, he died. And when he opened his eyes, he was in ancient Rome, son of Gaius Julius Caesar. History is written in blood. If he does nothing, his new family will be swept away by the coming political firestorm. Power is survival in Rome, and he intends to survive — armed with modern knowledge, reshaping the Roman Republic through banking, insurance, industry, and new political strategies.
Royal Road4.61· 446
Base BuildingGenius MCMerchantMilitaryOlder MCOverpowered MC+1

Not (Just) a Mage Lord Isekai

Draith

C51/100
Perry liked being a mechanic. Now he's a mage lord. When Perry is transported into the body of a young noble with newfound magical powers, he must choose between surviving on the Front — a mystical battleground with sky-high mortality — or pledging an oath to become a Magus Dominus. He chooses the title, but the responsibilities are punishing: he must develop and protect a domain in the hostile north with a shaky grasp on magic, a loyal servant, and a tempestuous Storm mage half-sister. His most potent advantage turns out to be his experience from Earth — and his mindset as a mechanic.
Goodreads4.35· 260
Base BuildingCompetent MCHard MagicIsekaiTransmigration

Future Reborn

Daniel Pierce

C51/100
Jack Bowman is out of luck and out of money — until he agrees to be cryogenically frozen for a major scientific research company. When his pod splits open two thousand years later, he finds a wasteland world of warring tribes, mutated animals, monsters, and ogres. The freezing process was only half the experiment. Something swimming in his bloodstream is turning Jack into something more than human, and he'll need every advantage he can get to survive.
Goodreads4.16· 1.1K
Base BuildingGoreHaremPost-apocalypticSexual ContentSuperpowers