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When an apocalyptic System introduces monsters and a cutthroat contest for godhood to Earth, Basil Bohen just wants to be left alone. Instead, he is dragged into the fray, surviving by taming bizarre creatures and carving out his own secure haven.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • A pragmatic, sarcastic monster-tamer MC
  • A tight-knit monstrous found family
  • Humor paired with fast progression
  • Base building and dungeon diving

Good to know

  • The protagonist's personality divides readers early on
  • Touches on darker themes in later books

How it ends: Readers praise the finale for its emotional weight and sacrifice, calling it a satisfying conclusion that connects to the author's wider universe.

Tags

  • Smart MC
  • Weak to Strong
  • Found Family
  • No Romance
  • Humor Heavy
  • Fast Paced
  • Base Building
  • Dungeon Diving
  • LitRPG Elements
  • Multiverse
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • System Integration

Reading order

  1. Cover for Apocalypse Tamer: A LitRPG Adventure

    Book 1: Apocalypse Tamer

    484 pages20.5h audio2022

    The world irrevocably changes when the System arrives, unleashing dungeons, monsters from alternate realities, and awakening ancient gods. Humanity gains Levels and Classes, thrust into an epic, worldwide battle for survival with one ultimate goal: the first to reach Level 100 becomes Earth's new Overgod. Basil Bohen, however, would rather sit out. Choosing the unique [Tamer] profession, Basil can speak with and recruit monsters—including his cat, Plato—to fight alongside him. Instead of joining the global free-for-all, he'll train his growing party of unique creatures to defend his quiet corner of the countryside. Why fight the apocalypse when you can tame it?

    This satirical System LitRPG, blending action, laughs, and elements of Pokémon and Monster Rancher, follows Basil as he refuses to play by the System's rules, building a defensible base and adventuring with his unusual companions.

  2. Cover for Apocalypse Tamer 2: A LitRPG Adventure

    Book 2: Apocalypse Tamer 2

    634 pages25h audio2023

    Invaders burned down Basil's home, igniting his quest for revenge. Now homeless, Basil and his dragon, along with his growing monster menagerie, venture from the countryside into post-apocalyptic Europe. Armed with his unique [Tamer] class, Basil aims to prove that nothing can beat a dragon-riding tamer and his creatures, all while refusing to play by the System's rules. His journey quickly escalates as he confronts his nemesis, Apollyon and the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, while uncovering the mysteries of Kalki and the System itself. From the Louvre Pyramid to the Eiffel Tower, Basil will dive into dungeons, engage in epic battles, and conquer the land, bringing action, laughs, and a satirical twist. No one expects the Apocalypse Tamer to challenge the new world order.

  3. Cover for Apocalypse Tamer 3: A LitRPG Adventure

    Book 3: Apocalypse Tamer 3

    404 pages16h audio2023

    One Horseman of the Apocalypse down, the battle continues in the third book of this satirical System LitRPG series. Acclaimed heroes Basil and his team return, only to find a new, grave threat: his homeland of Bulgaria is under siege by the mechanical armies of the Unity, commanded by the ruthless dragon general, Blackcinders. Aided by his mysterious new ally, Kalki, Basil, the Apocalypse Tamer, must journey across Europe to rally mankind against the invaders.

    Challenges abound as Basil searches for his missing mother, Aleksandra, somewhere within Bulgaria. Meanwhile, the MaleKing schemes to enter Earth in person, and Blackcinders promises to be their deadliest foe yet. Blending thrilling action, sharp humor, and Pokémon-like monster recruitment, Basil continues to defy the System’s rules, building his unique creature party to tame the end of the world.

  4. Cover for Apocalypse Tamer 4: A LitRPG Adventure

    Book 4: Apocalypse Tamer 4

    452 pages16.5h audio2023

    Earth's days are numbered. The final Incursion is imminent, threatening to unleash multiverse horrors as the Horsemen and Maleking arrive, and the Unity makes its last play. The great competition for the Overgod throne, offering ultimate power to the first Level 100, is reaching its end. Basil, a unique [Tamer] who recruits monsters and refuses to play by the System's rules, leads his team. Having built a party of unique creatures for dungeon diving, battles, and base building, they are determined to win this battle royale. But in this satirical LitRPG Apocalypse, blending action, laughs, and elements of Pokémon and Monster Rancher, the ultimate question remains: can conquering the world also save it? This is the 4th and final installment of the bestselling Apocalypse Tamer series by Maxime J. Durand.

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