What is LitRPG? Exploring the Building Blocks of a Gaming-Inspired Genre

Ever stumbled upon a book where the main character levels up, gains skills, and embarks on quests like they’re in a video game? Welcome to the world of LitRPG, short for Literary Role-Playing Game. This unique genre fuses the immersive storytelling of fantasy literature with the mechanics of role-playing games, creating a reading experience that feels like you’re inside your favorite RPG.

But what is LitRPG, and what sets it apart from traditional fantasy? At its core, LitRPG takes the fundam...