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When ancient gods rewrite reality into a deadly game, antisocial recluse Charles wakes up late and finds himself uniquely cursed by the system. Accompanied by his dog, he must navigate divine machinations, bloody combat, and harsh post-apocalyptic survival to track down and protect his sister.

You'll like it if you enjoy

  • A cynical anti-hero MC
  • A loyal dog companion
  • Post-apocalyptic survival and base building
  • Fast-paced dungeon crawling action

Good to know

  • Frequent grammar and editing errors
  • A misanthropic and often unlikable protagonist
  • Bloody and graphic violence

Tags

  • Anti Hero
  • Dark
  • Epic Length
  • Base Building
  • Post Apocalyptic
  • Survival
  • System Integration
  • Unique Magic System

Reading order

  1. Cover for The Game of Gods: The Beginning - A LitRPG / Gamelit Dystopian Fantasy Novel

    Book 1: The Beginning

    316 pages2019

    A destroyed world. A man and his dog. The gods are going to have some fun.

    Charles woke up late to the apocalypse, uniquely cursed by bored gods who decided to redesign Earth. While everyone else received a clear message about the new LitRPG reality, Charles—an intelligent, overpowered protagonist on the spectrum—was singled out for a personal visit. Now, with ancient monsters returning and a deadly "Game of Gods" transforming the world with stats and skills, his sole focus is to find his sister.

    Accompanied by his loyal dog, Charles navigates this perilous, character-driven Young Adult adventure. This System Apocalypse saga blends action, slice-of-life, and deep world-building as he struggles to find his place. Perfect for fans of progression fantasy and emotionally complex characters, this series features no harem or explicit content.

  2. Cover for The Game of Gods 2: The Death of Champions - A LitRPG / Gamelit Dystopian Fantasy Novel

    Book 2: The Death of Champions

    430 pages2019

    The gods have unleashed an apocalypse upon Earth, transforming the world and birthing new monsters, leaving humanity confused and desperate. Amidst this chaos, Charles, an overpowered MC on the spectrum, has survived the initial onslaught with Alli. His paramount goal is to find his sister, but the unfolding war between divine champions will demand more. As enemies unite under rival gods, humanity finds itself in a deadly game where allegiances are forged and lives are sacrificed. This Young Adult LitRPG/Gamelit series blends slice-of-life with post-apocalyptic fantasy, featuring smart, emotionally complex characters navigating an ever-evolving universe and struggling to find their place in a devastated contemporary world. Prepare for action, character growth, and a unique take on a world where gods play their deadly games.

  3. Cover for The Game of Gods 3: Fragments - A LitRPG / Gamelit Dystopian Fantasy Novel

    Book 3: Fragments

    368 pages10.5h audio2020

    The gods of Earth are losing control of The Game of Gods they initiated, unleashing an apocalypse upon the world. A new quest emerges, tasking the protagonists with helping the devastated world and potentially saving Charles and Charlotte's parents. However, unhappy gods, desperate to enter the game prematurely, interfere. Their meddling inadvertently awakens a powerful, millennia-old spirit, an uncontrollable entity that becomes a formidable new player, threatening to upend everything. This Young Adult LitRPG/Gamelit story features an overpowered main character who is on the spectrum, navigating a modern, devastated Earth filled with game mechanics and stats. It blends slice-of-life elements with smart, emotionally complex characters struggling to find their place amidst a divine struggle and a crumbling world.

  4. Cover for The Game of Gods 3.5: A Tower Novella - A LitRPG / Gamelit Dystopian Fantasy Novel

    Book 4: A Tower Novella

    48 pages2021

    In the town of Dungeonville, a mysterious tower stands, beckoning those who wish to grow stronger. Young Kate, alongside her shy friend Beth and their loyal four-legged companion Inara, answers its call and steps inside. Their daily quest is to navigate the tower's perilous first floor, searching for the elusive entrance to the second. However, their adventure comes with a unique challenge: they must conquer the floor's dangers and return home each evening in time for dinner with their families.

    This unusual routine of exploration and personal growth takes an unforeseen turn when the powerful entity controlling the tower decides to directly involve itself in their journey, dramatically raising the stakes for their quest for strength and progression.

  5. Cover for The Game of Gods 4: Pieces of Divinity - A LitRPG / Gamelit Post-Apocalypse Fantasy Novel

    Book 5: Pieces of Divinity

    444 pages14.5h audio2021

    Gaia has seized control of the Game of the Gods system, proclaiming Earth as hers. Charles and Kira have returned from rescuing Alli, bringing news of an impending threat to an Earth already reshaped by the gods' apocalypse. Charles, an overpowered MC who is on the spectrum, and his sister Charlotte are frustrated by their slow progress in creating new towns – a quest that prevents them from searching for their lost parents. However, a major goal is nearing completion, promising to unlock access to the wider world.

    As a new era begins under Gaia's rule, Charles and Charlotte must adapt to a world where the old divine order has been overthrown, and humanity must contend with a new, powerful landlord. This LitRPG/Gamelit Young Adult adventure blends character development with an evolving, post-apocalyptic world, containing no sexual content.

  6. Cover for The Game of Gods 5: Everything Ends - A LitRPG / Gamelit Post-Apocalypse Fantasy Novel

    Book 6: Everything Ends

    638 pages13.5h audio2023

    In an Earthly Apocalypse orchestrated by the gods, Charles, an overpowered and reluctant hero on the spectrum, is at his breaking point. The "game" system created by the gods is collapsing due to unforeseen events, particularly his own existence and that of his sister, Charlotte. Charles's burgeoning family is his only anchor as he faces a world in chaos. His immediate goal is to rescue his parents, but this is merely the first step in a larger conflict. Lurking behind it all is a rogue God, manipulating everyone for a mysterious purpose. This Young Adult LitRPG/Gamelit story blends slice-of-life elements with intense apocalyptic action, featuring a protagonist struggling to find his place amidst a collapsing divine system. This series is now complete.

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