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Characterization labels used: CEO protagonist, wealthy protagonist, engineer protagonist, likable main character, overpowered protagonist, driven protagonist, hardworking protagonist, crafting-focused protagonist, mentor figure, NPC-like side characters, in awe of MC characters

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Mage Tank: Book One

Cornman · 2025 · Mage Tank

Killed and dropped into a dangerous System dungeon, Arlo must survive by building a tanky, laughably unprepared adventurer.

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Characterization labels: male protagonist · overpowered MC · snarky protagonist · sarcastic protagonist · humorous protagonist · sincere protagonist · empathetic MC · chill protagonist · competent support cast · arrogant teammate · cautious teammate · adopted clanmate · bonded familiar · talkative companion · wisecracking MC · build-focused protagonist · tank build · fortitude build

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Distance: 0.1312

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Level Up or Die!

Apollos Thorne · 2017 · Underworld

A kidnapped gamer must level up in a deadly underworld dungeon or die, while a strange power bargain reshapes the group.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · solo power leveler · smart protagonist · likable protagonist · generic protagonist · teen protagonists · supporting cast · flat characters · eccentric allies · healer type

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Distance: 0.1321

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RE-ROLL

Robyn Wideman · 2020 · New Realm Online

A disabled gamer re-enters a new VR world after betrayal, rebuilding his character, skills, and community.

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Characterization labels: non-OP MC · relatable MC · strategic protagonist · empathetic hero · determined protagonist · disabled protagonist · physically disabled players · supporting cast · NPC-focused · crafting specialist · balanced build · smart hero · cunning protagonist · likeable characters

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Distance: 0.1348

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Savannah

SunriseCV · 2023 · System Universe

An overpowered isekai adventurer settles into a new city, building shops, allies, and power while larger conflicts gather.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · pragmatic MC · snarky MC · irreverent MC · arrogant MC · competent character · supporting cast · side character focus · crafting character · chef character · companion animal · rival nobles · royalty

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Distance: 0.1351

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Towers of Heaven

Cameron Milan · 2019 · Towers of Heaven

A lone survivor rewinds to an earlier point in the tower apocalypse and races to power up before humanity is wiped out.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · strategic protagonist · knowledgeable protagonist · mentor figure · sidekick hero · relatable side characters · young companion · father figure · gods as characters

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Distance: 0.1359

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Silvers

Brian J. Nordon · 2023 · Quest Academy

A support-track student at a hero academy in a demon-ravaged world discovers powers that could reshape the war.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · support class protagonist · crafting protagonist · relatable protagonist · likable protagonist · cynical protagonist · sheltered protagonist · rich protagonist · inventive protagonist · ensemble cast · large cast

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Distance: 0.1368

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Defiance of the Fall 9

TheFirstDefier, J.F. Brink · 2023 · Defiance of the Fall

A powerful cultivator is forced into a brutal, high-stakes detour where survival, training, and fate collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: powerful protagonist · overpowered MC · reactive protagonist · loner protagonist · dual-nature protagonist · cultivator · chosen one (contested) · scary protagonist · reckless protagonist · monstrous powerhouse · underpowered relative to enemies

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Distance: 0.1389

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The Phantom Castle

Vasily Mahanenko · 2016 · The Way of the Shaman

A prisoner-gamer and clan leader must claim a haunted castle while dodging rival clans and escalating game-world twists.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · lucky protagonist · competent leader · crafting specialist · shaman · clan leader · prisoner protagonist · mentor-student dynamic · sarky side character

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Distance: 0.1406

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Shadeslinger

Kyle Kirrin · 2021 · The Ripple System

A wealthy burnout dives into a VRMMO’s head start, gaining a snarky sentient axe and a target on his back.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: flawed protagonist · rich protagonist · reluctant hero · sarcastic protagonist · AI companion · sentient weapon · abrasive companion · supporting cast growth · progression arc · fallible MC

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Distance: 0.1428

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Bearing Gifts

Sean Fenian · 2024 · The Stardock Trilogy

A retired engineer is chosen to operate an alien shipyard gifted to Earth, and must reshape humanity before a looming threat arrives.

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Characterization labels: retired engineer · older protagonist · competent protagonist · idealistic protagonist · polymath hero · selfless hero · neurodivergent protagonist · benevolent AI · flat characters · likable MC

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Distance: 0.1454

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The Primal Hunter 8

Zogarth · 2024 · The Primal Hunter

Jake is pulled back to a war-torn Earth where rival gods, factions, and a hostile Chosen force him into another escalating crisis.

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Characterization labels: overpowered protagonist · progression-focused MC · socially isolated protagonist · reluctant leader · alchemy trainee · beast befriender · humorous protagonist

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Distance: 0.1489

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Stone Will

Kirill Klevanski · 2019 · Dragon Heart

Reborn into a cultivation world, a crippled prince fights to reclaim his stolen life through revenge, training, and war.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: sympathetic protagonist · likable MC · determined protagonist · revenge-driven · suffering protagonist · underpowered protagonist · precocious child · prodigy · willpower focus · struggles matter · supporting characters · side character levity

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Distance: 0.1492

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