Come now, dear reader, and let us embark upon a most marvellous adventure. You have wandered the halls of Erin Solstice’s inn, have you not? You have laughed and wept alongside goblins and Antinium, and now you find yourself standing at the door, hat in hand, wondering where next to roam. Fear not! For just as Neverland awaits beyond the second star to the right, so too do these splendid tales await your discovery.
Here, then, are fifteen books that shall capture your heart quite as thoroughly as pirateaba’s magnificent saga—each one a portal to worlds where levels are earned, magic is learned, and characters grow in ways that make the soul take flight.
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
What ho! Here is a tale most peculiar and delightful. When aliens transform Earth into a deadly game show, a former coast guardsman named Carl and his gloriously snarky cat Princess Donut must descend through eighteen dungeon floors to survive. The princess—for she is indeed a cat of considerable opinions—steals every scene with aristocratic disdain and unexpected depth.
Like The Wandering Inn, this series blends dark circumstances with moments of genuine warmth and absurd humour. The unlikely partnerships formed amid chaos shall remind you fondly of Erin gathering her peculiar family of adventurers.
Beware of Chicken by Casualfarmer
Now here is a story that understands what truly matters—kindness, good food, and the company of friends. Jin, transported to a world of fierce cultivators seeking power, makes the rather sensible decision to become a farmer instead. His animals develop their own cultivation paths, and what unfolds is the most wholesome adventure imaginable.
With over twenty million views on Royal Road, this tale captures the same cozy essence that makes The Wandering Inn’s quieter moments so precious. For those who loved watching Erin tend her inn, Jin’s farming life offers similar comforts.
The Primal Hunter by Zogarth
When the multiverse comes calling and transforms Earth into a tutorial for survival, Jake Thayne discovers he was rather born for this sort of thing. While his colleagues flounder, Jake thrives, forging unlikely friendships with sentient birds and climbing ever upward toward apex predator status.
The progression here is tremendously satisfying, with detailed world-building that rivals The Wandering Inn’s expansive scope. Jake’s antisocial nature and unexpected depth mirror Erin’s own journey from ordinary human to extraordinary innkeeper.
He Who Fights with Monsters by Shirtaloon
Poor Jason wakes in a strange world without so much as trousers to his name! This Australian office worker must navigate cultists, monsters, and aristocrats whilst wielding powers that are decidedly villainous in nature. Yet he strives to be heroic nonetheless—a delightful contradiction.
The series thoughtfully addresses mental health themes whilst maintaining its sense of adventure. Jason’s determination to remain himself despite extraordinary circumstances echoes Erin’s steadfast humanity in a world that might easily change her.
Defiance of the Fall by TheFirstDefier
Zac finds himself quite alone when Earth joins the multiverse—armed with nothing but a hatchet and determination to find his family. What begins as survival becomes an epic journey through a universe where power determines everything.
With over twenty million views on Royal Road and sixteen books planned, this saga offers the same long-form storytelling that makes The Wandering Inn so immersive. The blend of LitRPG mechanics with eastern cultivation creates something wonderfully unique.
Azarinth Healer by Rhaegar
Ilea does so enjoy punching things, and fortunately, the world she enters provides ample opportunity. As a combat healer who tanks tremendous damage whilst healing herself, she becomes something quite like Wolverine in fantasy form—wandering through dungeons, hoarding snacks, and doing precisely as she pleases.
With sixty million views on Royal Road, this tale captures the same spirit of adventure and independence that drives The Wandering Inn. Ilea’s journey from nobody to formidable force unfolds with charm and considerable violence.
Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaić
Young Zorian is a studious, rather antisocial student who finds himself murdered on the eve of a festival—only to wake at the month’s beginning. Trapped in a time loop not of his making, he must grow far beyond his humble origins whilst unravelling mysteries both magical and sinister.
This completed web serial offers intricate world-building and a magic system that rewards careful attention. Like The Wandering Inn, it demonstrates how much a character can grow when given sufficient pages to breathe.
Unsouled (Cradle Series) by Will Wight
Lindon is born Unsouled—unable to use the sacred arts that define his world. Yet when heavenly visions reveal approaching doom, he must leave everything behind and forge his own path to power. What follows is progression fantasy at its finest.
This completed twelve-book series moves with tremendous pace whilst delivering the power escalation readers crave. Will Wight’s cultivation-inspired magic system has made Cradle the genre’s bestselling example for good reason.
Iron Prince by Bryce O’Connor and Luke Chmilenko
Reidon Ward was born weak and sickly, abandoned by his parents. Yet when the most powerful artificial intelligence in history takes interest in him, granting a Combat Assistance Device with infinite growth potential, everything changes. Though he starts at the bottom of his military academy, Reidon’s climb has only begun.
This science-fiction take on progression fantasy earned Will Wight’s enthusiastic endorsement. At over one thousand pages, it offers the satisfying length that Wandering Inn readers appreciate.
Dungeon Born by Dakota Krout
Cal is a dungeon core—a soul trapped in magical stone—who grows his domain to attract the adventurers whose life force he requires. Meanwhile, Dale, a shepherd-turned-noble, seeks power through the same dungeon. Their intertwined fates create something quite wonderful.
The dual perspectives and unique premise earned this book a place among Audible’s top fantasy picks. Dakota Krout’s inventive world-building should delight anyone who appreciates The Wandering Inn’s creative magic systems.
The Mayor of Noobtown by Ryan Rimmel
Jim dies in a car accident and awakens in a world built like a video game, paired against his will with a demon he names Shart. Together—if reluctantly—they must rebuild an abandoned town whilst fighting goblins and worse.
The irreverent humour here matches The Wandering Inn’s lighter moments perfectly. Jim’s determination to build something meaningful from nothing echoes Erin’s transformation of a ruined inn into a home.
The Perfect Run by Maxime J. Durand
Ryan Romano can create save-points in time, resetting whenever he dies. In New Rome, a city torn between mega-corporations and super-powered criminals, he seeks his perfect ending—no matter how many loops it takes. Think Groundhog Day meets Deadpool, with genuine heart beneath the wisecracks.
This completed trilogy delivers superhero action with time-loop mechanics that reward attentive readers. The protagonist’s determination to save everyone echoes the hopefulness at The Wandering Inn’s core.
Threadbare by Andrew Seiple
Meet Threadbare—twelve inches tall, full of fluff, and rather bad at being a hero. This animated teddy bear golem is saved by a little girl named Cecilia, and what follows is perhaps the most adorable LitRPG adventure ever written.
As Threadbare gains levels and understanding, his simple devotion to his little girl becomes genuinely moving. For those who love The Wandering Inn’s ability to find depth in unexpected characters, this tale delivers abundantly.
Vainqueur the Dragon by Maxime J. Durand
What if the protagonist were an ancient, treasure-obsessed dragon who accidentally acquires a human minion? Victor becomes chief of staff to Vainqueur, and together they bumble through a LitRPG world with results both hilarious and surprisingly touching.
From the same author as The Perfect Run, this series embraces absurdity whilst maintaining genuine stakes. The unusual perspective should delight anyone who appreciated The Wandering Inn’s goblin and Antinium viewpoints.
Delve by SenescentSoul
For those who truly wish to understand the mathematics behind a System, Delve offers Rain’s meticulous exploration of magical mechanics. Transported to a fantasy world, Rain approaches his situation with analytical precision that numbers-loving readers shall adore.
This tale rewards patience with tremendous depth. Like The Wandering Inn’s careful attention to how magic and Skills function, Delve treats its world’s rules with scholarly respect.
Finding Your Next Adventure
And so, dear reader, you have before you fifteen doors to new worlds—each offering the blend of progression, character growth, and immersive storytelling that makes The Wandering Inn so beloved. Whether you seek the dark humour of Dungeon Crawler Carl, the cozy warmth of Beware of Chicken, or the scholarly depth of Mother of Learning, adventure awaits.
Remember: in LitRPG as in life, the journey matters more than the destination. These tales understand that essential truth, which is why they—like The Wandering Inn itself—become not merely stories we read, but worlds we inhabit and friends we miss when the final page is turned.
Now off with you! Your next favourite book awaits, just beyond the second star to the right and straight on till morning.
