The progression fantasy atlas, by the numbers.
Every figure below is calculated from the current Ascendant Reads catalog. Unknown details remain unknown; these are catalog observations, not claims about the entire genre.
Most common progression labels
- 01Steady946
- 02Measured100
- 03Fast62
Most frequent tropes
- 01System mechanics667
- 02Levels538
- 03Skills488
- 04Power progression348
- 05Weak-to-strong310
- 06Training308
- 07Adventure71
- 08Dungeon45
- 09Building44
- 10Non-human protagonist43
- 11Time loop40
- 12Martial arts33
Genre representation
LitRPG709
GameLit553
Progression Fantasy394
Dungeon Core59
Time Loop40
Cultivation34
Monster Evolution28
Crafting26
Apocalypse LitRPG17
System Apocalypse17
Sci-Fi Progression Fantasy15
Kingdom Building12
Isekai3
Academy Progression1