Adventures in Pixel Worlds: 5 German LitRPG Novels for Beginners

As a passionate bookworm, I am constantly looking for new adventures, be it in the digital world or between the covers of a book. That's how I discovered a genre that combines games and books: LitRPG. "RPG" means "Role-Playing Game". LitRPG is a genre that combines the elements of role-playing games (RPGs) with traditional storytelling. Here are five German LitRPG novels that made it onto my GoodRead list:

"The Legacy of Power" by Andreas Suchanek
This series combines elements of urban fantasy with RPG mechanics. The story revolves around magic, secret organizations, and epic battles. Each volume takes readers deeper into a fascinating world full of dangers and puzzles, with the characters constantly gaining power and abilities.

"The Chronicles of Azuhr" by Bernhard Hennen
Although better known as fantasy, this series also contains LitRPG elements. Hennen's detailed world-building and complex characters draw readers into a world full of magic and adventure. The progression of the characters and their growing skills are very reminiscent of RPG mechanics.

"Level Up" by Tom Steinbrecher
This series is a classic example of LitRPG. The story follows a protagonist trapped in a virtual world who must work his way up through levels and skills to survive and achieve his goals. Steinbrecher places a strong emphasis on the RPG elements that define the genre.

"The Guardians of the Arcane Order" by JD Light
In a world where magic is real and operates with RPG-like rules, the Guardians of the Arcane Order must maintain the balance between the various magical factions. The character development and the mechanics of magical abilities are clearly inspired by role-playing games.

"Codename: Revolution" by David VanScoter
A modern LitRPG novel set in a dystopian future. The protagonists must traverse virtual realities that are strongly reminiscent of classic RPGs to fight against the corrupt system. The characters' progression and the RPG elements are an integral part of the story.

These novels offer an exciting mix of traditional storytelling techniques and the unique mechanics of role-playing games. They are a great introduction to the LitRPG genre.