Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

I bet anyone out there hasn’t heard about this BOMB series. Solo Leveling is undoubtedly one of the best manhwa out there. It can literally shiver your spine with its intense action, dialogues, and even plot. So, if you’re one of those people who haven’t really read Solo Leveling, I suggest you read it. However, those men of culture who have read it and are here to find more manhwa like Solo Leveling we’ve got you covered! 

The plot of Solo Leveling starts with a weak hunter Sung Jinwoo who finds himself in an endless struggle of survival. He’s in a world where hunters, humans with superpowers battle against the deadly monsters. We’ve been hearing the stories of MCs leveling up and stepping up their level as the story proceeds. Just like that, Sung Jinwoo aka weak hunter, slowly levels up and becomes one of the strongest characters. Solo Leveling literally means “Only I Level Up”. 

Now, let me introduce you guys to 23+ Manhwa that are quite similar to Solo Leveling! Let’s go! 

 

KOREAN COMICS SIMILAR TO SOLO LEVELING (RECOMMENDATIONS)

 

24. World’s Apocalypse Online 

 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
7/10	5/10	6/10	7/10	25/40

As you can tell from the name, it tells us a story of the apocalypse. This manhwa will truly shiver your spine! Imagine you know that the world is going to collapse beforehand! The story revolves around a guy named Gu-Qingshan who returns to the world before it collapses. Do you know how he returned? He returned by the phenomenon of “Space and Time”. If you know it, you know it. 

The similarity between this manhwa and Solo Leveling is that the both MCs are very daring and strong-willed. Their action styles are quite similar too. So, if you like Solo Leveling, you’ll definitely love World’s Apocalypse Online. What’s even better is that it’s an apocalypse story. 

 

23. Ranker’s Return 

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7/10	5/10	7/10	7/10	26/40

If you’re into virtual reality, you’re definitely going to love Ranker’s Return. It revolves around a guy named Meleegod who is the best when it comes to playing games. However, that’s not only it! He decides to delete his account. The only question that arises is “why would he delete his account?” The fun fact is that Meleegod is one of the strongest characters in the series. 

The only reason why he left playing the game is to restore his family that has gone bankrupt. He’s such a good kid, I’m proud of him. Not many children are thoughtful of their parents these days, right? Anyways, the similarity between Ranker’s Return and Solo Leveling is the character design is quite similar and action too. So, if you really loved Solo Leveling characters, I’m sure you’re gonna fall in love with this manhwa too. 

 

22. Reincarnation of the Suicidal Battle

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
8/10	5/10	7/10	9/10	29/40

Zephyr is the last survivor who can battle with demons and he’s given this chance by God. This story is about time traveling too. Zephyr travels back in 10 years and fights demons. I bet you’re going to love this manhwa. Because it has many interesting elements like time-travel, supernatural, and the concept of demons, just like Solo Leveling. 

The genre of this manhwa is fantasy, shounen, and supernatural, if you find one of these genres to be of your interest, go read Reincarnation of the Suicidal Battle! 

 

21. Apocalypse Hunter 

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8/10	5/10	8/10	9/10	30/40

Here we go, we have another apocalypse story right here. The story revolves around Lin Wen Xing who lived in slums after the shocking zombie apocalypse. Are you guys afraid of Zombies? Lin Wen Xing was on a mission to save his brother who was infected with the zombie virus. WOW! At that point, he decides to join the zombie elimination squad. 

The similarity between this manhwa and Solo Leveling is the concept of monsters, action, and design. So, give it a read if its story interests you. 

 

20. Dungeon House 

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9/10	7/10	7/10	8/10	31/40

Dungeon House is almost similar to Solo Leveling. Because it has hunters and monsters! The main lead struggles to survive and levels up! The main character or the hero of this manhwa is really cool. He’s surely gonna win your hearts! Kim Hyun Bok’s house gets connected to a dungeon one day. He can’t go out since the place is full of monsters. Kim Hyun Bok has to struggle to survive and eliminate the monsters. He also has to save everyone with his awakened powers. Will he be able to do that? 

There are many similarities between this manhwa and Solo Leveling, the main lead is powerful, he has to struggle to survive, and this manhwa has high-quality graphics. 

 

19. Seoul Station Druid 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	7/10	7/10	8/10	31/40

If you’ve always dreamt of living in Seoul like me, don’t worry. You’re going to get scared after listening to this story. Being one of the most popular manhwa like Solo Leveling, the most scary thing in this manhwa is the main lead. He’s known as Park Soohoo. 

The MC has been living in another world for about 1000 years. With his time in another world, a lot of changes occurred in his planet Earth. He has only one goal in his mind which is to conquer Earth. So now you can imagine the action element is going to be on its peak. If we talk about similarities between this manhwa and Solo Leveling. There’s the concept of monsters, overpowered main characters, and action style.

 

18. The Player That Can’t Level Up 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	7/10	8/10	9/10	33/40

This manhwa has a gaming concept. So those of you who love gaming, get ready to consider this manhwa your favorite. Anyways let’s talk about the plot now. The main character, Kim Gigyu, somehow becomes a part of a game. However, he tries super hard to level up but he just can’t. 

The reasons were not known and even after five years, he just couldn’t level up. This manhwa captures the audience with its interesting characters and plot. Both Kim Gigyu and Sung Jin Woo went through a lot and still couldn’t level up. Their struggles are almost the same. So, you’re going to love reading this manhwa as you loved reading Solo Leveling. 

 

17. Updater 

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9/10	7/10	8/10	9/10	33/40

Aidan is the main lead whose village gets destroyed by the system moderator. Pretty advanced, eh? We all know what’s coming next! REVENGE Of Course. Aidan used to be an average weak boy but as soon as he got powers he decided to take revenge. Will he be able to fight against powerful people? If we talk about similarities between Updater and Solo Leveling, we know how our MCs started out their heroic career as weaklings. So, that’s mainly the similarity between both of the manhwa. 

 

16. Limitless Abyss 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	8/10	9/10	35/40

This manhwa has a post-apocalyptic storyline too. The main lead is a Rank F Hunter who has to fight monsters and dungeons. Monsters and Dungeons are the main elements that make a manhwa super interesting. Solo Leveling had the same type of elements. Our main character started out as a weakling too but his rage made him overpowered. Will he be able to defeat all the dungeons and the monsters? To find out, watch Limitless Abyss. WHEW! The name sounds cool, right? 

 

15. Nano Machine 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	8/10	9/10	35/40

OOH now we’re talking! Nano Machine’s story revolves around a martial artist, Yeo Woon. His descendant visits him from the future and inserts a nano machine in his body. That inserted nano machine changed his life. But was it for the worst or for the better? To find out, read Nano Machine. Let’s talk about the similarities between Solo Leveling and Nano Machine. The only similarity is the genre, the action, and the art. 

 

14. Hero of His Opinion 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	8/10	9/10	35/40

You will definitely fall in love with the concept of this manhwa. Because the main character in this manhwa is able to live multiple lives at a time. The protagonist is a demon lord (former) who is a hero of his own opinion. I feel like the main character is a badass. If you’re into badass guys then you will love the MC. However, he fights for justice and saves everyone. The genre, action, art, and character design are almost similar to Solo Leveling. 

 

13. I Am The Sorcerer King 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	9/10	36/40

Now, this has a very similar plot to Solo Leveling. The main lead wants to make money for his mother, however, he has to save everyone once the monsters invade. So, he decides to hunt down these monsters. He gets his powers awakened and eventually becomes overpowered. You know hunting down monsters could get him money! Therefore, he decides to risk his life so that he could get money for his mother. Isn’t that such a unique concept? We also get to see much character development. So, you’re going to love reading this manhwa if you loved Solo Leveling! 

 

12. The Legend of Northern Blade

 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	9/10	36/40

Dawoon is an average guy whose life is about to take an unordinary turn since he was summoned to the dungeon. He plays a deadly dangerous survival game. He’s just a simple craftsman without any skills. However, as he plays the game, he learns new tactics and becomes stronger. 

 

11. Charlotte Has Five Disciples 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	9/10	36/40

When it comes to diversity in characters, this manhwa has to be on the top. There aren’t just many characters. These characters are very powerful. The chemistry between the Demon Lord and Charlotte is worth-appreciating. Since Charlotte was the one to save the Demon Lord, our demon lord vowed to come back. When he comes back he finds out that Charlotte becomes the strongest as she wanted to kill herself. WHEW! This just gave me the chills. The main similarity between this anime and Solo Leveling is Sword Wielding, Magic, and Kickass Action. 

 

10. The Blade of Evolution – Walking Alone In The Dungeon 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	9/10	36/40

After some weird incidents, our main character gets superpowers and a sword to defeat his enemies. What if the same happens to you? Would you accept the challenge or just deny it? So, in this manhwa, you’re definitely going to enjoy sword fighting and kickass action. I’m sure you’ll love this manhwa! 

 

9. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	10/10	37/40

Hey, imagine Solo Leveling coming to life! WHEW! It’s a do or die situation, right? Just like that, our main character from Omniscient Reader was a basic business man whose favorite comic book comes to life. He tries to find the reason behind such a thing happening. Apart from the engaging plot, you’re going to love the art and the main lead. 

 

8. Long Live The King 

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9/10	9/10	9/10	10/10	37/40

The story of this manhwa starts off with an average student who becomes unordinary in no time. The main lead somehow enters a fantasy world. In that world, he becomes the king of the kingdom. Now how will our main lead react to these changes? Will he accept them wholeheartedly or mess up? To find out, watch Long Live The King. Though, I doubt anyone would dislike becoming a king. However, we can’t say anything, with a much bigger position comes bigger responsibilities, right? 

 

7. Overgeared 

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9/10	9/10	9/10	10/10	37/40

After accomplishing a nearly impossible quest in a game, our MC equips a book. Through that book, he becomes the legendary blacksmith. The life of MC in this manhwa is full of misfortunes. It’s literally full of surprises. So, if you’re into such stories, you’re gonna love this manhwa! 

The similarity between this manhwa and Solo Leveling is the character design, action, and suspense. Too many wholesome elements, right? What’re you waiting for? 

 

6. Tomb Raider King 

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9/10	10/10	9/10	10/10	38/40

I’m sure you’ve heard about this manhwa too, I mean, it’s pretty famous. The story of Tomb Raider King revolves around towers appearing all around the world and the age of Tomb Raiders. Our Hero is one of those raiders, his name is Joo Heon. His looks and powers are AMAZING! However, he has been through a lot. He has been betrayed by his dear ones. And just when he was about to die, he found himself in the past! WOOHOO! That means, he’s going to fix his mistakes. 

 

5. Limit Breaker 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	10/10	9/10	10/10	38/40

Kim Kibong is one of the main characters in this manhwa. He’s got the ability to attract readers with his charming personality. We rarely see MCs using their looks to trap someone. If you think this storyline is unique, you should definitely read this manhwa! It’s quite similar to Solo Leveling too with the addition of monsters and demons. 

 

4. The Beginning After The End 

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9/10	10/10	9/10	10/10	38/40

MC gets poisoned by his enemies and has to leave the world. However, that’s not the end. Life’s not that brutal! He gets reincarnated into another world. WOOSH! In that world, he has a family that truly loves him. With his knowledge from the past life, he is now willing to change his life and truly do what he wants to. 

 

3. Kill The Hero 

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9/10	10/10	9/10	10/10	38/40

It’s painful how our MCs get betrayed by the ones he looked up to. Just like that, the story of Kill The Hero revolves around MC being betrayed by his loved ones. When the heroes tried to kill him, he didn’t die, instead, he was reincarnated into another world. That sounds interesting right? Now, it’s the time for revenge! 

 

2. I’m The Grim Reaper

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
9/10	10/10	9/10	10/10	38/40

A girl named Scarlet dies and finds herself as the Grim Reaper. We all know what’s the job for Grim Reapers. They have to collect the souls of the dead. I’ve heard somewhere that Grim Reapers are those people who were bad in their previous life. This manhwa is also one of those manhwa that are like Solo Leveling. 

 

1. Noblesse 

Similarity	Characters	Plot	Art	Total
10/10	10/10	10/10	10/10	40/40

If you’re too lazy to read manhwa, you should just watch the anime. Noblesse is a manhwa that was animated into a proper anime series. If you’re into Solo Leveling and want to see similar action but “moving action”, you should definitely try watching Noblesse. I’m sure you’re going to love this anime and manhwa!

 

Conclusion 

That’s it for Manhwa like Solo Leveling. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this blog. Stay tuned for more! Do share it with your friends who absolutely love Solo Leveling, alright?