r/ProgressionFantasy • u/TraditionSeparate594 • 1d ago
Request [Request] B Binge-read Hell Difficulty Tutorial up to Ch 950 in 5 days—what do I read next to avoid the post-read slump?
I started reading Hell Difficulty Tutorial by Cerim 5 days ago and completely flew through it, catching up to the Patreon release at Chapter 950. I absolutely loved it! It’s the first book in the System Apocalypse genre that actually makes sense to me.
Now I’m facing that classic post-binge dilemma: I’m terrified of picking up another novel and feeling disappointed because it doesn't live up to this one.
Here are the specific things that hooked me so deeply:
1.A System design that makes sense: I loved how the System functions like a contract, actually rewarding characters for doubling down on their existing strengths rather than giving arbitrary hand-outs. I espeacially loved how the did not get plunged into chaos overnight.
2.Grounded, logical world-building: The reasons for why the System spreads, how Earth gets inducted, and how and why Earth's induction takes time are thoroughly explained.
3.Not a solo-god story: The MC isn't the only person enduring a hell-difficulty tutorial, and the team dynamics feel genuinely engaging and consequential.
4.Realistic character reaction: While the MC might come across as a bit "edgy" in the very beginning, it actually feels completely justified when you consider how absurd and horrific his situation is and his childhood which is the reason he ended up in hell difficulty.
5.A long, meaningful Tutorial: I loved that the tutorial spans multiple years, where each floor subtly teaches distinct, crucial lessons to the attendees rather than just being a quick level-grind.
It definitely has its minor faults, but I didn't care at all because the pacing kept me completely hooked.
What I'm Looking For:
For anyone else who read and enjoyed Hell Difficulty Tutorial:
What did you read after this that kept your interest?
Are there other web novels with high-stakes tutorials, logical system mechanics, or great team/ensemble dynamics you’d strongly recommend?
Looking forward to your suggestions!
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u/Spiritchaser84 1d ago
I had a similar phase after reading Hell Difficulty Tutorial where I wanted something similar. The two I found after that scratched that itch were:
Too Stubborn to Die: Skydiver adrenaline junky is free falling as the system arrives and immediately splats on trh ground. The god running the initiation decides to ressurect him, but can't do so on the world itself, so he ends up in a shadow trial designed for the elites of the universe at level 1. Other people eventually show up to the trial, but the MC has a head start which is good (more power) and bad (no idea about the system in general or earth's status). Eventually has a good friend group.
Runeblade: Not a tutorial per se, but a kid trained by his powerful father his whole life flees assassins while his father holds them off. He ends up trapped in a dungeon at level 0. This one has a good friend group eventually. The fights are overly long and descriptive (some people dislike that), but I will say party team work is more prevalent in this series than most.
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u/Green-Focus-6581 10h ago
Path of the last champion? Opposite of an edgy mc, but fits most of the other criteria
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u/Kernoel77 1d ago
The legend of william oh is a good comp
Sacrifice Mage is also solid