Why Game Fantasy Novels Are Taking Over
If you've binged Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, or The Beginning After The End, you already know the addictive appeal of LitRPG and game fantasy stories. The Korean web novel scene has perfected this genre, combining MMO mechanics with compelling narratives that hit different from Western fantasy.
Top 7 Picks for 2026
- The S-Classes That I Raised - A regression story where the protagonist builds relationships with S-rank hunters instead of becoming one himself. Think Solo Leveling meets found family tropes.
- Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint - The meta-narrative masterpiece that deconstructs the entire genre. If you haven't read the source material, you're missing half the story the manhwa tells.
- Return of the Disaster-Class Hero - Betrayal, revenge, and constellation systems. Perfect for fans of Tomb Raider King.
- The Tutorial Is Too Hard - Hardcore difficulty meets psychological horror in a tower-climbing setting.
- Second Life Ranker - Tower climbing with a vengeance plot that delivers consistent power progression.
- Leveling With The Gods - Mythology meets regression in this epic tower-climb adventure.
- The Novel's Extra - An author gets transmigrated into his own unfinished novel as a background character.
Where to Read
Official translations are available on Tapas, Webtoon, and Webnovel. For manhwa adaptations, check Tappytoon and Manta. Many series have both novel and comic versions, so you can choose your preferred format.
Pro Tip
Start with the novels if you want the complete experience—manhwa adaptations often skip world-building details and inner monologue that make these stories shine.