2021 · Alex Gilbert · 389 pages · LitRPG
The Calamitous Bob combines a sharp, competent female lead with a creative magic system and a bone golem who wants to rebuild an empire. The episodic structure keeps things fresh but prevents a cohesive long-term arc, and the character work is strong enough to carry the story through its structural weaknesses.
2021 · V.A. Lewis · 428 pages · LitRPG / Progression Fantasy
Salvos is a monster evolution LitRPG that earns its following through an unusual protagonist and a refreshingly different perspective on a familiar genre. The demon-born MC's journey from clueless newborn to increasingly powerful (and surprisingly endearing) force of chaos gives the series an energy that most LitRPG entries don't have. Writing quality fluctuates across the long-running series, and the humor can lean too hard on the protagonist's naivete, but the core character arc and progression loop keep readers coming back.
2020 · RavensDagger · 316 pages · LitRPG / Comedy
Cinnamon Bun is a deliberate antidote to grimdark LitRPG, offering a protagonist whose superpower is genuine kindness in a genre that usually rewards ruthlessness. It won't convert anyone who finds the premise saccharine, but for readers burned out on cynical power fantasies, Broccoli Bunch's adventures provide something increasingly rare in web fiction: a story that makes you feel good without making you feel dumb.