Order of Dungeon Crawler Carl Books

Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series presents a thrilling LitRPG adventure that began in 2020. The story follows Carl and his companion Princess Donut, who find themselves imprisoned within Dungeon Crawler World—a lethal reality television program spanning the galaxy, designed as a murderous fantasy RPG dungeon environment.

Under the control of the Borant Corporation, this nightmarish game operates through a System AI where participants must navigate not only physical dangers but also the complex dynamics of forming strategic partnerships and maintaining audience appeal. Throughout their harrowing journey, Carl and Donut forge an alliance with Meadow Lark and a group of elderly players while confronting hostile competitors Frank Q and Maggie My. Their adventures include rescuing fellow players Li Jun, Li Na, and Zhang, and even adopting Mongo, a velociraptor companion.

The duo's struggle extends beyond mere survival as they participate in televised segments like Dungeon Crawler After Hours, where their fate hinges on viewer ratings. In this twisted entertainment landscape, staying alive means staying popular, transforming their quest for freedom into a precarious balancing act between survival instincts and showmanship.

Here are Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl novels listed by publication date: