Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That’s what. Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game–like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with… Read more.

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Trigger and Content Warnings

  • Slavery
  • Parental abandonment & child abuse recounted
  • Infidelity by an ex-partner mentioned (protagonist)
  • Alcohol consumption & drug use
  • Blood & gore depiction
  • Murder & mass murder
  • Explosions & fire