Dungeon Crawler Carl is a popular LitRPG (Literary Role-Playing Game) book series by Matt Dinniman about a man, Carl, and his cat, Princess Donut, who are forced to survive a deadly, intergalactic game show after Earth is invaded by aliens. The series combines dark humor, sci-fi, and fantasy as they navigate a video game-like dungeon filled with monsters, traps, and other contestants, all for the entertainment of alien viewers. It's known for its unique blend of The Hunger Games, Dungeons & Dragons, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, with a focus on survival, character development, and absurd situation.
