My absolute favourite. Well elaborated plot and the author really explained how the games work and how to clear them in details. The romance is a cherry on top. The MC is placed in an equal position with ML for once. Their relationship is packed with dynamics and positivity.... more>>

Every players has their own abilities, none of their powers are the same. I really love the concept of this book. (with all the fictional bosses; Snow White, Mario, Pinnocio etc) 

The logical reasonings are very well fabricated by the author. Every action is filled with purpose and logic instead of mere coincidences and luck.  <<less

Another one on top of my list. Unfortunately, it still ongoing but that doesn't affect my reading. It has everything from mathematical questions to survival game and mystery solving plot. If you're looking for something where there's an equal standing between both the leads, then this story might be for you. The author doesn't raise one up by dragging one down. Their teammates also have their own strengths and weaknesses.  ... more>>

There are four types of rooms; Hearts, Diamonds, Spades, and Clubs. Each rooms has its own respective room keeper. The Heart room requires players to solve the mysteries around it, mostly involved mu*der cases and criminal investigation. The Diamond room has all different kinds of mathematical questions. The Spades room is where most of casualties happen. It's the most dangerous room. The Club room is the most player-friendly. Players can get or lose their money in this room.  <<less

It's growing on me. This one is more about comedy&mystery rather than thrilling survival game. Maybe because I don't get a sense of danger from MC's point of view. It's a fun and interesting read mainly because of the new concept. ... more>>

MC and a few of other people (includes his uncle and cousin) are trapped in some kind of a hut and they have to answer the examination's questions hence the title. I love MC's character. He seldom talk and just mind his own thing. But his thoughts are very cute and funny.  <<less

The ML's diary is EVERYTHING. I love his possessiveness, childishness and cuteness. It's a really sweet and heart warming romance. It's like a horror survival... more>> games but it isn't creepy at all because of ML's presence. <<less

This one is more like a world building novel to me, I guess. The ML is really adorable. MC doesn't fall in love at first... more>> sight (he even hates him at some point). Poor guy. It's world hopping so you get different arcs and stories.  <<less

Any enclosed space is called chambers. MC is forced into a chamber where he gets time limit to find the key and get out. ML is surprisingly naive even though he has a villain role. He is just very cute and quietly loving/caring for MC. ... more>>

Side pairing: I love MC’s best friend at first. His character is so cute and lovable but things happen and he changes. His relationship with his gong also seems toxic imo. 

Horror : 5/10 (not very gory or gruesome)  <<less

This book is actually a part of a trilogy. So the end is not really the end. I'm waiting for Book II. This is something... more>> similar to escape room which has a little bit of horror. It shows how the main characters struggle with homosexualities because ML is a religious person and they're both straight in the first place. Also, the players have their own abilities. MC's ability is a good one but not OP.  <<less

MC is a face-con. He sets his target on the most handsome NPC (non player character) which is ML obviously. The settings is horror themed... more>> games which other players have to solve the mysteries however MC gets a different task; to make the target falls in love with him.  <<less

It's different from what I usually read. MC goes into movies to experience the plot hands on in the body of a canon fodder. Mostly... more>> horror movies because MC doesn't watch romance. It's like virtual reality or holographic technology. The funny thing is that everyone think the horror movies are not that scary because of MC and ML's interaction. It gets explained in the end about the ML's identity. (Rest assured, he's alive). The horror movies itself are scary and a bit spooky.  <<less

Lol. Cross-dressing at its finest. MC and ML partner up with each other in the first game. ML is pretending to be a girl so... more>> when MC meets him in the real world, he is shocked ML turns out to be a man. TBH, I like ML when he is cross dressing lmao. Pampered gong x Calm shou. Like the synopsis said, super shameless ML. MC needs to clear all of the games in order to live so he joins some sort of organization which ML is in it.  <<less

Love it ! I absolutely adore MC's character. He is relatively calm and collected but not to the point of being indifferent. I love his... more>> interaction with the ghosts. It's a horror/ survival games story with comedic undertone. The author mentioned 1V1 but I can't determine who's the ML. So pick your guy and hope that you're not boarding the wrong ship.  <<less

I'm currently waiting for an update but so far so good. The description is quite intriguing and the reviews hooked me up. 

Horror : 8/10 

Very very good! I love the ML. He is so gentle, protective but not obsessive. He respects MC’s choices and let MC explore the game... more>> without helping him directly. He is just the prime example of ML. MC is not too OP and he is actually someone from the game (NPC) but later, he becomes a player.  <<less

I've a love-hate relationship with this story. I like anything tagged with survival games and horror but this one is quite forgettable, I think. ... more>>

• I like the ghosts (they are really funny even though they don't have much screen time) 

• MC's personality. He's not too bad considering that he doesn't do s*upid actions.

• ML's entire presence. He rubs me off in the wrong way. 

• Comedic undertone

• The translation quality is 5/5 

As I said, there are some things that I don't like and there are also things that I love. <<less

MC is actually once a ghost and a very old one so he doesn’t get scared of the ghosts inside the games at all. MC... more>> and ML always opt for violence instead of solving the clues peacefully lol. Their relationship is very sweet and pampering.  <<less

I thought this is going to be similar to Card Room (from the same author) but it's completely different. Unlike most of the novels that I recommend here, this do not have either horror elements and gore or survival games but it comes close to it. (I'm a little hesitant to put it here) ... more>>

This one is more like virtual reality card game. The MC transmigrated into futuristic world. There's a popular game called Star Card Storm which used holographic technology to create card holograms. MC decided to be a professional player and card designer. He creates cards which portray historical figures such as The Four Great Beauties and Journey to the West's characters. I love the translator's note in the end because she/he explains all the myths and legends very detailed and precise. The translator also includes pictures and links. I had a great reading experience due to this so I can understand the story better. I've read the reviews. Some of the readers find it boring and uninteresting because of Chinese folklores and literary but this is what makes it unique and special.  <<less

Can't wait for more~