5. Return of the Disaster Class Hero
Return of the Disaster Class Hero features a protagonist named Lee Geon, who becomes the third strongest among the twelve Zodiac-class heroes tasked with protecting the world from powerful monsters known as “Disasters.” Despite not being the strongest Zodiac hero, Lee Geon has managed to become the most powerful, causing jealousy among others.
He has faced setbacks and endured a near-death experience in the Tower of Quests right after defeating the Demon Lord. Over the two years that followed, the twelve heroes recognized his contributions during his heroic deeds, spreading a false narrative that Lee Geon sacrificed himself for the good of humanity. Ultimately, he fought his way out of the Tower and was ready to confront those who had betrayed him.
4. Leveling Up Alone
The cheerful title Leveling Up Alone bears a resemblance to Solo Leveling. The story begins with the introduction of a massacre that occurs when monsters suddenly appear across the globe from various realms. A young man with exceptional abilities disrupts the gatherings of the world’s leaders, presenting humanity with a solution: the strength to combat monsters comes from the involvement of the Earth’s inhabitants in a multi-dimensional alliance.
Twenty-eight years later, the world has deteriorated, and humanity is on the brink of extinction. However, after receiving the young man’s help, humanity finally has a chance to fight against the encroaching forces of the Abyss, but the main character, Lee Han Yeol, lacks extraordinary powers.
Han Yeol becomes a support role to the fighting warriors, but during a critical moment, another support character is killed in battle against a formidable monster, drawing the attention of the beast. In a desperate situation, Han Yeol’s latent power is finally activated, and he hears a second voice in his head: the voice of Kabis—his guide on this journey.
3. Solo Max-Level Newbie
In the world of the virtual game Tower of Trials, humanity has lost hundreds of thousands of lives while attempting to conquer this tower, which threatens complete annihilation if not completed before the time runs out. This game offers a challenging experience for players, and Kang Jihyeok—the first player to successfully navigate the Tower of Trials—joyfully discovers countless ways to exploit the game mechanics and dedicate a year of his life to battling the endgame bosses.
One day, Kang Jihyeok receives an email about an update, but he plans to quit gaming and become a streamer. After a night of heavy drinking, he wakes up to discover the news: the Tower of Trials has appeared in reality, and if it is not cleared within 90 days, humanity will face extinction.
2. Player Who Can’t Level Up
Player Who Can’t Level Up features multiple layers of gameplay where each player can level up to any level. However, the unfortunate main character, Kim Kigyu, finds that ever since he was identified as a gamer, he has been unable to level up at all.
This predicament creates a unique twist for a storyline reminiscent of “The Weakest Hero in Humanity,” as not everyone has the potential to become a hero; yet, only a select few have the capacity to change their fate. Similar to Solo Leveling, Kigyu finds himself in a perilous situation that should not occur in the lower tiers, and ultimately he discovers his hidden potential. He is granted a unique ability linked to a system called Ego, which functions as a guide to harnessing his strength, much like Sung Jinwoo’s connection with the Shadow Monarch.
1. The Gamer
Han Ji-Han is an ordinary high school student who develops a unique ability that allows him to perceive the world around him as a game called ‘The Gamer.’ He realizes that through leveling up, he can enhance his stats, improve his abilities, and strategize…
After realizing that he can level up through training, he inadvertently stumbles into a combat zone meant for those connected to the Abyss, a hidden world of his own. He witnesses a fierce battle between Kwon Si-Yeon and Hwan Seong-Gon, also participating in the chaotic skirmish.
Han Ji-Han soon realizes that he needs to train to ensure his safety should he get caught in a battle. At home, he accidentally enters another combat area. As he faces more dangerous situations, he must grow stronger to protect himself and those around him.
