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The Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman is a science fantasy LitRPG series consisting of nine books published between 2020 and 2026, with the first book, Carl’s Doomsday Scenario, released in 2021. The series was initially self-published by the author on Royal Road before being acquired by Ace Books in 2024. It follows a group of players navigating a global dungeon that has replaced Earth's surface, where survival depends on capturing powerful monsters and battling through increasingly dangerous floors. The narrative spans multiple levels, each featuring unique challenges such as chaotic monster hunts, complex subterranean mazes, and high-stakes faction wars. Central themes include survival, personal stakes, and the blurred line between game and reality.
Dungeon Crawler Carl was first published in September 2020 in the United States. The books are illustrated by Erik Wilson.
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Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Matt Dinniman
A 2020 novel by Matt Dinniman. Every human structure on Earth collapses and is transformed into an 18-level global dungeon filled with traps,…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Matt Dinniman
"The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin." The 2021 novel Dungeon Crawler World by Matt Dinniman follows Carl and Princess…
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Buy on AmazonThe Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook
2021 · Matt Dinniman
The top ten list is populated, the sponsorship program is open, and difficulty is ramping up as Carl and Donut face the Iron Tangle, an impossibly…
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Matt Dinniman
A 2021 novel by Matt Dinniman. On the fifth floor of the dungeon, a floating fortress of warrior gnomes, a sand castle, a derelict submarine, and a…
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Buy on Amazon2022 · Matt Dinniman
A lush jungle filled with danger and savage dinosaurs awaits in the sixth floor, known as the Hunting Grounds. Here, the remaining crawlers fight for…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Matt Dinniman
A novel by Matt Dinniman follows a group of crawlers on the eighth floor, a chaotic space based on Earth's final days. The crawlers must capture six…
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Buy on Amazon2024 · Matt Dinniman
They call it Faction Wars. The ninth floor is the battleground where nine armies, each led by powerful aliens from across the galaxy, compete to…
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Buy on Amazon2026 · Matt Dinniman
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dungeon Crawler Carl books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Dungeon Crawler Carl”. Start with “Dungeon Crawler Carl.”
How many books are in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series?
We list 9 books by Matt Dinniman , published between 2020–2026.
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