Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman

When Earth is suddenly invaded, an ordinary man named Carl finds himself and his cat, Princess Donut, unwilling participants in a deadly, intergalactic reality show. To survive, they must navigate a series of increasingly perilous dungeon levels, battling monstrous creatures and overcoming treacherous challenges. Along their journey, they'll encounter a cast of bizarre characters, from eccentric game guides to ruthless competitors, and even forge unlikely alliances. This action-packed adventure masterfully blends dark humor with high-stakes survival as Carl and Donut fight for their lives in the ultimate, cosmic game.

Matt Dinniman

In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, one man's desperate plan for survival ignites a chain of events that could either save humanity or doom it entirely. As societal structures crumble and the fight for dwindling resources intensifies, Carl must confront not only the external threats but also the moral compromises that come with playing God. This gripping narrative explores the dark side of human nature and the ultimate cost of survival, questioning whether the end justifies the means. Dinniman masterfully crafts a tale of desperation, resilience, and the terrifying choices that define us when everything is on the line.

Matt Dinniman

Dive into a world where creativity and chaos collide with "The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook." This unique guide offers a radical approach to tabletop roleplaying, encouraging players and game masters alike to break free from convention and embrace emergent storytelling. Explore innovative techniques for world-building, character creation, and narrative design that prioritize player agency and unpredictable outcomes. Whether you're looking to inject fresh energy into your existing campaigns or forge entirely new gaming experiences, this cookbook provides the tools to dismantle the expected and construct something truly wild.

Matt Dinniman

A lone survivor of a disastrous expedition finds herself stranded in a forbidden land where ancient, primal powers awaken. To endure, she must forge uneasy alliances and face brutal trials, all while confronting a world steeped in past conflicts and unsettling cosmic dread. This gripping narrative masterfully explores themes of fear, resilience, and the dangerous allure of buried truths. Prepare for a tense, propulsive journey into a realm where the entities within are not divine, but ravenous.

Matt Dinniman

In a city where appearances are currency and secrets are traded like meat, a skilled butcher is pulled into a dangerous masquerade that blurs the line between survival and complicity. As masked figures and hidden motives close in, he must navigate shifting loyalties, escalating threats, and the moral cost of keeping his hands clean. With each turn of the plot, the story explores identity, power, and the ways ordinary people become entangled in extraordinary violence. Matt Dinniman delivers a fast, atmospheric blend of suspense and dark humor, building tension through sharp character work and a relentlessly propulsive pace.

Matt Dinniman

In a world where forgotten gods stir and ancient grudges resurface, a dangerous game unfolds. A shrewd game guide finds herself entangled in a high-stakes deal with a wealthy alien heiress, aiming to manipulate a perilous puzzle. Their illicit arrangement, however, threatens to unravel a complex web of relationships involving a charismatic talk show host and the man they both wronged, all while a powerful AI teeters on the brink of collapse. This gripping narrative explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond mortal comprehension.

Matt Dinniman

In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, a desperate struggle for survival unfolds against a backdrop of ancient magic and encroaching darkness. As alliances fracture and betrayals loom, unlikely heroes must confront their deepest fears and make impossible choices to forge a new future. This epic tale explores themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring power of hope in the face of overwhelming despair. Prepare for a journey filled with breathtaking action, intricate world-building, and characters who will capture your heart.

Matt Dinniman

After the chaos of Faction Wars spills beyond the dungeon, Carl and Donut are thrust onto the tenth floor, where the rules suddenly feel almost—too—ordinary: a series of escalating races, vehicle upgrades, and “normal” tasks that steadily tighten the system’s grip. But as glitches multiply and unsettling whispers point toward a mysterious eleventh floor, the dungeon’s AI begins to hint at something grander and far more dangerous than any previous challenge. With agency stripped away and the show’s script tightening, Carl refuses to accept the role of passive contestant and instead engineers a reckless counterplan that could upend the entire event. Blending high-stakes action with dark humor, this installment explores control versus free will, the performance of survival, and what happens when a game stops pretending it’s just a game.