Welcome to the apocalypse: it's a game show now!

In “Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, #1)” by Matt Dinniman, readers are thrust into a post-apocalyptic scenario where survival transforms into a twisted game of entertainment. When Carl breaks up with his girlfriend, he unintentionally inherits her prize-winning cat, Princess Donut, just as Earth faces annihilation from an alien invasion. The survivors are not merely fighting for existence; they are contestants in a sadistic intergalactic game show designed for the amusement of galactic viewers.

Accompany Carl and Princess Donut as they traverse a dangerous, fantasy-inspired dungeon filled with bizarre creatures—like explosive goblins and drug-dealing llamas—while attempting to advance through levels like a video game. With a sharp wit and a penchant for the absurd, Carl’s journey is anything but ordinary. Each encounter is a test of both ingenuity and entertainment value, proving that, in this world, the stakes are as high as the viewer ratings.

Matt Dinniman’s work captivates with a unique blend of humor and adventure, appealing to fans of LitRPG and fantasy alike. The book has garnered impressive praise, with an average rating of 4.53 based on over 60,000 ratings, and it includes bonus material exclusive to the print edition, such as the first part of a captivating additional story titled “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”

Combining elements of science fiction and dark humor, “Dungeon Crawler Carl” invites readers to question what they would do for survival while engaging in the wildest entertainment. With 446 pages of action-packed narrative and a vibrant backdrop, it’s the first in a series guaranteed to keep audiences hooked.