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An authoritative look at Matt Dinniman's writing style, recurring themes, and why Dungeon Crawler Carl belongs on every LitRPG reader's shelf. Includes reading order and series overview.
July 20, 2026
The Dungeon Crawler Carl BackerKit campaign raised $4.5 million in April 2026, making it one of the largest crowdfunding campaigns in LitRPG history. Here's what this means for the genre's future — and what it tells us about how DCC became a franchise rather than just a series.
April 28, 2026
A deep dive into Matt Dinniman's writing style, themes, and what makes Dungeon Crawler Carl one of the most celebrated series in LitRPG fiction. Plus: where to start and what to read next.
April 17, 2026
Time loop LitRPG explained: die, learn, repeat — every death is data, every loop is a chance to optimize, and the perfect run is always one more try away.
April 9, 2026
A Parade of Horribles releases May 12, 2026. Based on our tracking of 50,000+ series on LitRPGTools.com, no single release in the current catalog has this level of anticipation signal. Here's what we know.
April 4, 2026
Dungeon Crawler Carl has a Seth MacFarlane TV deal, 6 million copies sold, and a NYT Audio bestseller list that Dinniman reportedly dominates. Here's what this mainstream moment means for the genre.
April 3, 2026
Dark LitRPG explained: when the system is cruel, death is permanent, and survival means making ugly choices — the grimdark side of progression fantasy.
April 2, 2026
GameLit explained: game-adjacent worlds and mechanics without the hard stat crunch, the accessible gateway between traditional fantasy and LitRPG.
March 26, 2026
Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of the most essential LitRPG series running. Here's exactly how to read it, what to expect at each book, and where the series stands in 2026.
March 25, 2026