NOVELS that have Game Elements (Hiatus for 5 years... starting from 2022)
NOVELS that have Game Elements (Hiatus for 5 years... starting from 2022)
>>> Feel free to recommend me novels in the comment section below, so after I'm back I know what to binge read and give my thoughts on it.
One of the easiest to tell a novel is a 'Game Elements' is if it has a GAME SYSTEM included - most notable of it being part of the MC. Another one is that the Protagonist got transported INTO a Game World/Fantasy World - most notable are ISEKAI's.
HUGE DISCLAIMER: I only include novels that have Game Elements as mentioned BUT ALSO that I have already read from a quite decent amount of chapters to finished reading. Though do not fret for I would accept and feel feel to recommend novels to me and If possible tell me about it.
NOTES: I have tried my best to rank them based on the depth of the world/lore of the novel and it's writing. Every tier (namely Great -> Amazing -> Excellent) have a sub-tier with 1 (+) being the lowest and (+++) being the highest. I would like to say that it is inevitable that there would be a novel being in the same tier and sub-tier - that you would think isn't even on par in terms of quality. Hence why If you could tell why that specific novel about why it deserves to either to go up or down at the ranking - then I would thank you for your time telling me your point. Novels with no tiers can be only one thing - They could have been good.
PS: I seem to have underestimated the sheer amount of Novels with Game Elements... also I'm not expert in identifying Alignments
One of the easiest to tell a novel is a 'Game Elements' is if it has a GAME SYSTEM included - most notable of it being part of the MC. Another one is that the Protagonist got transported INTO a Game World/Fantasy World - most notable are ISEKAI's.
HUGE DISCLAIMER: I only include novels that have Game Elements as mentioned BUT ALSO that I have already read from a quite decent amount of chapters to finished reading. Though do not fret for I would accept and feel feel to recommend novels to me and If possible tell me about it.
NOTES: I have tried my best to rank them based on the depth of the world/lore of the novel and it's writing. Every tier (namely Great -> Amazing -> Excellent) have a sub-tier with 1 (+) being the lowest and (+++) being the highest. I would like to say that it is inevitable that there would be a novel being in the same tier and sub-tier - that you would think isn't even on par in terms of quality. Hence why If you could tell why that specific novel about why it deserves to either to go up or down at the ranking - then I would thank you for your time telling me your point. Novels with no tiers can be only one thing - They could have been good.
PS: I seem to have underestimated the sheer amount of Novels with Game Elements... also I'm not expert in identifying Alignments
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Created: Nov 12th, 2021, Updated: Apr 15th, 2022
Created Nov 12th, 2021
Updated Apr 15th, 2022
0 Chapters Every 3477 Day(s) 5256 Readers 56 Reviews N/A
Excellent +++. Grimgal of Ashes and Illusion has one of the most 'realistic' depiction when fantasy is introduced, A gem that is so polished that I can't find immediate flaws to characters, plots, world building lore's, and many other things. Though, there isn't really a 'game element' perse - I am making an exemption for this novel as this is a low-key fantasy list. Our dear MC may not be the best, but that is only in the beginning as this novel focuses on character developments and establishing the world-event/lore's as the story progresses. I'm giving a big warning though, this is Slice-of-Life - so expect the slow pace.... more>>
520 Chapters Every 63.6 Day(s) 22596 Readers 194 Reviews 11-24-2021
Excellent +++. It's kind of a bummer that the character interactions in both actual players and NPC's alike doesn't meet its qualitied criteria of 'realistic as possible' - but that though, I must say nonetheless that this novel is by far one of the most impressive game world I have ever seen. Not only this novel does and has appeals to us readers of it's world setting - The game mechanic, worlds forces relationship to each factions, Game Lore's and more - proves that the author spent a very serious consideration to the premise and how it all ties together. Indeed impressive by my standards - so if you like a non-combat focus MC and... more>>
163 Chapters Every 94.9 Day(s) 18521 Readers 126 Reviews 09-20-2022
Excellent +++. I feel like everyone should've at least heard of this NOVEL/MANGA/ANIME... But for those that doesn't know this, nor haven't started-/reading this. Then be warned as this novel is extremely slow to progress the plot - in fact it does felt like a slice-of-life genre, but that is because of how EXCELLENT the world building was. Every plot was thoroughly and meticulously planned - I 100% approved of this, but this have come at a cost - our dearly beloved MC is getting less screen-time due to the world building. So here's one of the reason why this is an Excellent novel - It's because all characters have their own life!, goals/interest, character-developments... more>>
105 Chapters Every 119.3 Day(s) 23474 Readers 463 Reviews 01-11-2021
Excellent ++. This kind of Novel was never my cup of tea, nor have great interest to such genres - However, I still tried to finished this novel for I have seen it's seriousness in portraying the dark side of society which intrigue me as there's very few novels that do it as light-hearted as this one with its comedic-drama. The World-build up of its plot was perfectly executed and if the LORE of this novel wasn't divided into different novels (aka Shared Universe) then I think this have a potential of Higher Rating.... more>>
40 Chapters Every 282.5 Day(s) 7257 Readers 188 Reviews 12-14-2018
Excellent +. Probably the first pioneer of 'Player to NPC' in game worlds in MMORPG's settings and also my Favorite Novel. Although I would say that China got carried throughout the novel with the MC's greatness - that is just nothing but just a side scheme of the author and isn't tied to the REAL World plot of continuing to unveil the mysteries behind his transformation. This is one of the rare novels that would make you keep reading and wonder what happen next despite it being transparent plot. It's precisely because of how this novel was written and the minute-plot thickens moment that make this a GEM. The ending isn't perse made in a... more>>
0 Chapters Every 2035 Day(s) 7673 Readers 184 Reviews 09-30-2018
Excellent +. This just barely managed to cling on Excellent tier, however, this just proves of its worth as one of the Best Kingdom Building novel here in the list. The sheer detail of how to grow a village of 10 villagers into a town then to city and so on gave this novel a credit for its polished state. The use of historical figures are ingenious and how it was incorporated into the story. It's unfortunate however that we can only see one part of the system known as - Lord's System - and I wish to see the (I don't remember what it was actually called but) system used by the rest of... more>>
935 Chapters Every 0.9 Day(s) 7283 Readers 226 Reviews 04-26-2024
Excellent +. Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God is one of the most harshly rated novel out of the novels I have read. I could definitely see where the others criticism is coming from, and THAT point entirely is something I could turn a blind-eye to enjoy reading this novel. Why fuss when it is clear to see how the author showed close attention on the details to make the game look balanced, and in fact the scale of the game mechanics is currently the TOP 1 amongst every single novels that I have ever read!. So If you don't mind the repetitiveness of the writing and just enjoy the plot then it helps a... more>>
50 Chapters Every 70.3 Day(s) 4031 Readers 69 Reviews 11-13-2023
Amazing +++. I give this novel an evaluation of absolutely amazing executed mystery! There's no doubt that you would enjoy this story if you love a mystical/fantastical mystery - It is Unique and not generic. In fact, even in the same genre who had rebirth with dungeon type novel - The story's end plot was different and I would guarantee you that this would be a refreshing take!... more>>
0 Chapters Every 221 Day(s) 3086 Readers 5 Reviews N/A
Amazing +++. It had been more that 4 years have passed since the last time I read this novel and could only remember some parts. Based on those this novel is a slice-of-life following the MC, his guild members, and past friends who got trapped inside the game. DO NOT COMPARE this with SAO as both have different plot directions.... more>>
25 Chapters Every 275.5 Day(s) 10046 Readers 213 Reviews 09-07-2020
Amazing ++. N/A yet... more>>
17 Chapters Every 180.9 Day(s) 18615 Readers 255 Reviews 02-17-2019
Amazing +. Welp the hype was too excessive in my opinion, nevertheless it wasn't unwarranted puffery. It is indeed an amazing story, world building, writing execution, but I have to say that this novel have a potential to break through my standards for excellent tier especially towards the climax of the story even if this was a short novel. Where I thought I would finally see something worth noting for it's tag - Mystery - however we get the end of the story...... more>>
20 Chapters Every 285.5 Day(s) 14702 Readers 136 Reviews 02-09-2021
Amazing +. Intriguing title name, I would say as I can't see its correlation to the actual story of the Novel. Nevertheless, my fondness with our apathetic MC had gone down the drain as I thought he would stick through his True Neutral stance that doesn't get bind my the so called 'morality'. Don't get me wrong, this still have an amazing story (well that might change if I decided to finished reading this novel in the future).... more>>
172 Chapters Every 10.3 Day(s) 2413 Readers 27 Reviews 04-17-2024
Amazing +. Another pioneer of 'New game premise'! - CHEERS!!! for originality! Woo-hoo! We have a new promising plot content to binge read at all. Although the 'occasional' info dump about technical science would sometimes interrupt your smooth reading experience if your actually not interested about it at all. Nevertheless for those with high imagination, you would be definitely mesmerize by the created word of this novel. The name of this novel should at least give you the general idea of what this novel entails and offer, plus ignore the low-quality introduction of the first 2 chapters.... more>>
12 Chapters Every 243.3 Day(s) 11495 Readers 88 Reviews 09-29-2020
Amazing +. Wow, this one feels short. This has a potential on expanding the mystery, I would have enjoyed the plot if the author made some of it to be fulfilling to discover or uncover the veil behind everything. Nevertheless, amazing dungeon master novel.... more>>
578 Chapters Every 1.7 Day(s) 1958 Readers 31 Reviews 04-23-2024
Great +++. Oh my the plot mystery is new for me, and it seems like there would be an original content after he reaches higher tier of power as an Evil God. The MC would do anything that benefits him to make him stronger and stronger. PS. this review will be revised when I feel like the novel content is enough.... more>>
#16Game’s Dogma
373 Chapters Every 40.5 Day(s) 740 Readers 5 Reviews 04-21-2024
Great ++. Not gonna lie, the amount of word content in this novel is worthy of reaching my excellent tier and yet, here it is only at my Great Tier. Though do not fret too much as I was in fact able to binge read this novel with me not being wholly interested - meaning that to a certain extent speak of its ability to story tell. So Try this one yourself and see if it's for you.... more>>
100 Chapters Every 522.2 Day(s) 21782 Readers 495 Reviews 04-25-2016
Great ++. I honestly don't know what to say about this novel... The plot? The system of power? It's foundation for Game Elements? All of these could be compared to the novels I have read before, in fact some did it slightly better. Just like how this novel only have stereotypes as its inhabitants of character, which is honestly a let down. However this novel could still invoke such feeling for pursuit of TRUTH and POWER, the fulfilment you get is something to be praised. The end world building have been done better by 'Soul of Negary' for its end powers (not the plot end). It's game elements, concept of soul and sea of consciousness... more>>
#18Reincarnator
488 Chapters Every 2.1 Day(s) 14894 Readers 192 Reviews 04-17-2024
Great ++. Ho~ The rating might come to a surprise to those that read and dropped this novel before - thinking that there's nothing unique that could make this stand out... I mean yeah, this novel might quite seem bland at first, but oh boy... that changed starting from 300th mark till the very end had me gone for a real sentimental ride. It was a truly an UP's and DOWN's experience both that invoked my disappointments and interest for the story. In short - you can give this a chance.... more>>
28 Chapters Every 115.7 Day(s) 5233 Readers 116 Reviews 06-18-2020
Great ++. I'm gonna be honest, There's a lot of times I got confused about what is actually happening on the novel especially right in the beginning. Though, I would say that the idea on how the author set up the start was good and creative, but the execution however is bad or maybe just decent. ALSO a THOUSAND chapters in and I still can't see the end of this novel, the mystery of the world/universe is still deep - For people that want a mystery that grows the more you know/uncover then you could give this a go.... more>>
144 Chapters Every 187.2 Day(s) 3462 Readers 54 Reviews 10-17-2017
Great ++. When a mage revolt is honestly a great read. I mean, this might not be for those that seek MC that progress to being OP/being number 1 in the world or to become immortal. This novel is more focused on the 'adventure', the journey part as the MC gain power. Plus, that excellent execution of depicting the essence of such society, the dynamic of characters and plot story arcs is frankly well done. In fact, if you really can't find a novel you wish to read amongst the tag list of 'game element' but still want a high quality read - then I would recommend for you to try this novel.... more>>
50 Chapters Every 189.1 Day(s) 13612 Readers 145 Reviews 08-18-2016
Great +. This one took the same plot path as Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God, a literal downgraded version counterpart. Though, there are still some distinct differences between the two.... more>>
756 Chapters Every 7.3 Day(s) 1753 Readers 17 Reviews 01-26-2024
Great +. Not gonna lie, I have a mixed review about this novel. On one hand I do like this novel because the world build-up is consistent and DOES HAVE something new to offer. Plus I think I could read this novel till the end without really getting bored as the world's mystery in my eyes is worth discovering patiently. However, I do think that a lot of readers (including me) would find it hard to enjoy the story. It is mainly due to how the author have this tendency to EXPLAIN both why the things work like that and why people do the things they do. It is like the author is trying hard... more>>
273 Chapters Every 79.7 Day(s) 7053 Readers 78 Reviews 02-01-2021
This ain't that bad, it's actually fairly good novel - at least I prefer this novel over Emperor of Solo Play, even though both have different game genre. Kill the Hero have great anti-hero MC that still stuck true to his beliefs and never got blinded by revenge - that's why I approve of this novel despite that some parts of this novel is lacking. This is worth reading if you could brush aside the writing quality.... more>>
39 Chapters Every 189.7 Day(s) 11671 Readers 123 Reviews 08-05-2023
I would say that Plot-wise it's okay, and if you're a fan of world-building and game mechanics in general, then this novel will leave a sour taste in your mouth. Emperor of Solo Play have a great amount of writing content for a short novel, though there's really nothing interesting that make this one stand out amongst this list. My overall experienced was unsatisfied.... more>>
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Disclaimer
: Just because a novel is tag with tiers doesn't mean that those with higher tiers would guarantee you would like it in the get go. ---- We all have preferences on what we are looking for
---- So my Tier List only account for how much the Author's spent time and thoughts perfecting those stories': writing, world building, power differences, character developments, and etc. For example If your looking for an In-depth game lore, power systems, or that could make you impressed by how excellent the Game World is then -The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor and Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God - are my recommendations
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Novels that aren't in this site
--- Alien Evolution System { Amazing +++. This has a potential to achieve Excellent Tier and man I love this novel. The Author did a great job on perfecting his character (since he isn't a HUMAN!) and it's race origin. This novel shows the might of evolution! and with the introduction MAGIC, see what could the MC achieve and the future implication of his newly founded 'emotions' when he connects back with his species } - { [Reading Status]: c.217 (Currently Reading), ~[Novel Status]: On Going - Hiatus? }
--- The Oracle Path { Amazing +++. Honestly, if you are a huge fan of 'Evolution' genre then I 100% recommended this novel to you, same goes to 'Alien Evolution System'. Do note though that this novel had a slow start and kind of a turn off read if your a picky reader, so I say that you push reading forward. } - { [Reading Status]: c.53 (Currently Reading), ~[Novel Status]: On Going }
--- Omega Summoner { Great +++. I would say that this on par (or higher/lower) with 'Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed the World'. } - { [Reading Status]: c.230 (Currently Reading), ~[Novel Status]: On Going }
--- MMORPG : Rebirth Of The Strongest Guild Master { Great ++. One thing for sure is that other people would like this novel over 'Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God' and that is mainly because of how much the Author fan-servicing the readers... In fact, in my opinion this novel have too much sugar coating content and a very light/warm-hearted read. That makes this have a high rating. } - { [Reading Status]: c.318 (Currently Reading), ~[Novel Status]: On Going }
--- Divinity: Against the Godly System { Great ++. Gosh, now that was a ride full of different emotions... I'm so glad I read that chapter 0 and you should do so as well, as it would tell you what to expect from the novel itself. Although I found the depth of the lore to be lacking, it was still great enough to have a complete universe premise, and this novel definitely had an amazing storytelling. Amazing plot build-up and development, I just have slight disappointment because of my personal preference, and also Adult content ahead.} - { [Reading Status]: Finished, ~[Novel Status]: Completed }
--- Dungeon of Seasons { Great +. I was right, this novel is good and yet still a dissapointment. } - { [Reading Status]: 46, ~[Novel Status]: On Going }
Ps.
I'm still revising my reviews/comments on each Novels and adding some more info, so I guarantee you that I would improve it. 
If your observant enough
, you would definitely notice the lack of JP novels amongst my list even if there's an abundant amount of it. However, as an avid reader of 'as much as realism possible 
' in fantasy genres, then you might have already guess as to why that is... That damned 'Ecchi Fanservice' and the best example I could think of that's just there for content is 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! - but the thing is that the character interactions/plots/etc. are just too cringe
? perhaps... and it's almost in every JP novels out there - even 'OVERLORD' have some of it as well, but not much that's why I could read it.
To be honest, I'm still up to read JP novels if you could give me something that could match with
'Grimgal of Ashes and Illusions' because this one is a TRUE GEM!
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Novels on pending list: -Currently Reading but N/A review yet, / -Have read but Intermitted or Dropped, / -Scouted Novels = Haven't started reading...
No~
I have not heard of this novel yet... tho you bringing it up does pique my interest a lil' bit
Edit after a few days: I am binge reading it, so far it is amazing and my final judgement for this would be in Amazing Tier