A list of some of the best and most popular novels based on video games in no particular order. Being transported into a video game works, but it has to be specifically a video game world. Also, novels where the world gets a video game like system will not be included.... more>>

(Recommendations are appreciated. I am only one person and there are way to many novels. Also this is partially my opinion so please no hate). <<less

Some of the really good ones, imo.... more>>

There're multiple genres in here. Some of the novels are paywalled.

The first seven are my top 7. The rest are not in any particular order.

Changelog:
Aug 6, 2019 created; Dec 11, 2020 added #22, 23 <<less

All stuff I've read till the end and ranked by personal preference. The ones at the front are more accurate, the ones at the end are unsorted. ... more>>

My preference: Meandering slow-burn novels like Mao Ni's stuff get extra points. Harem/romance/face-slapping power fantasies get minus points. Completed novels get bonus points, and terrible endings get points knocked off. Also plus points for character building friends/family/enemies and down points for solo yolo.

English ones not included in rankings: Worm, Pact, Mother of Learning, The Perfect Run, Twig, Lightning is the Only Way, Master this Poor Disciple Died Again Today, Unable to Cultivate I can only Raise Soul Pets

MTL-only: Rebirth of the Noble Mage Behind the Scenes <<less

I'd rather read these novels when they update than sleep... more>>

#49 - #57 are short stories/one-shot novels <<less

My favorite ML/MC <3

Some novels i've read but doesn't exist in Novelupdates :... more>>

1- Supreme Magus "Following" (Webnovel)

2- Rise of the Undead Legion "Finished" (Webnovel)

3- World Domination System "Finished" (Webnovel)

4- Paragon of Destruction "Finished" (Webnovel)

5- Legend of the Empyrean Blacksmith "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

6- Everybody Loves Large Chests "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

7- Azarinth Healer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

8- The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

9- Metaworld Chronicles "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

10- Rupegia "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

11- The Humble Life of a Skill Trainer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

12- The Mech Touch "Finished" (Webnovel)

13- Chrysalis "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

14- The New World "Following" (RoyalRoad)

15- There is no Epic Loot here, Only Puns "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

16- Delve "Following" (RoyalRoad)

17- Defiance of the Fall "Following" (RoyalRoad)

18- He Who Fights With Monsters "Following" (RoyalRoad)

19- Worth the Candle "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

20- Beneath the Dragoneye Moons "Following" (RoyalRoad)

21- Vainqueur the Dragon "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

22- In Loki's Honor "Following" (RoyalRoad)

23- The Arcane Emperor "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

24- The Primal Hunter "Following" (RoyalRoad)

25- Tree of Aeons "Following" (RoyalRoad) <<less

List of various novels, from scheming to plots to evil MC to low-key MC with side characters that are worth something

Protagonists transmigrated into a mob/cannon fodder. No quick transmigrations.... more>>

1-31 Male protagonists

         1-8 Otome game setting

         9-16 other type of settings

         17-31 BL

32- Female protagonists

        32-42 JP/KR (mostly otome game/shoujo settings)

        43-52 CN (mostly josei)

         53-56 GL <<less

A list of lightnovel/webnovels of a unbelievably picky reader... more>>

Its really hard to find a good read if you're as picky as me

I'll keep updating this list if i find a good read  <<less

Good Books to pass the time of day, various tags/genres... more>>

Refer to list 5/5 rating and 4/5 rating for my first choice of novels <<less

Any story where the MC prefer to use his brain over his brawn to solve his problem. Or when the MC is facing overwhelmingly strong... more>> enemy, he can only use his cunningness to defeat the enemy  <<less

novels i am reading, finished or droped.

i got so bored cause i couldn't find any more well known wuxia novels that interests me anymore so i'm making this list to sort... more>> out some of the lesser known novels that interests me to read. keep in mind i haven't read any of these novels yet and i might never read some of them i'm only throwing them on this list because something piques my curiosity. if i read any of these i will leave a comment on it and maybe write a review. (and fyi i did sort out these with a certain criteria, which were novels were martial arts genre had cultivation and excluded harems)  <<less

- Not romance centred, can't wait to read, mostly cultivation based, apocalyptic or fantasy, involves time travel.

The novels I will recommend here might have romance in them (be it bxg/bxb/gxg), but it won't actually be the main focus. From easy, idle reading to deep and serious. Don't worry, I'll give you heads up in case you don't like some themes in the story. Though it would be your loss coz they are actually good in my opinion.... more>>

But I'm an amateur at best so....

I will indicate if I finished it then some theme to the story that might be informative. But you'll actually see that on the tags. I'll also put in the description for easy decision.  <<less

These novels have not disappointed me yet. These may be subject to change as I further read them. ... more>>

Rhese are arranged in no particular order. <<less

Rare Gem > Gem > Good > Average > tr*sh

A list of memorable stories I read on novelupdates that covers mostly survival stories, reincarnation in non-human beings, second chances in other worlds and novels that felt unique in some way.... more>>

More often than not, stories I included had some grim parts to them. Where I find it necessary, I'll put a warning. 

Some stories are simply positive. Not everything needs to be dark. <<less

Novels that I want to read or had started reading.

Novel with outstanding and well written action which will keep you at the edge of your seats.

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Guys I know you read this title a lot of times. But I am sure most of you will find my list and be like, I read some of these and they are great and you will try the rest.... more>>

Ps: Plz drop down in the comments and tell me your favourite novels that aren't in the list. (List and reviews will be updated cause quite a few are ongoing) and the pursuit of good stories are endless

Ps: I added a list of dropped novels in comments so U can avoid them.  <<less

I mean, where's the fun in a survival game novel when the protagonist just breeze through it?... more>>

*this list is highly subjective, any recommendations is welcome <<less

Very good, but 0.01% - 20% of me regrets that I'm reading you instead of studying for my assessments i.e. you haven't stolen my soul... more>> or you were super duper good but then royally f*cked yourself over <<less