This Polygon listicle recommends anime for fans of the hit series Solo Leveling, which follows Sung Jin-woo, a weak "Hunter" granted the unique ability to level up endlessly through an RPG-style System. As Solo Leveling has become a major crossover hit thanks to its dungeon-crawling, video-game-inspired power progression, the piece points fans towards similar shows sharing its themes of underdog protagonists, gamified power systems and high-stakes fantasy worlds.

The list includes Tomb Raider King, based on a Korean web novel, in which a betrayed relic hunter travels back in time to seek revenge with foreknowledge and enhanced skills; Shangri-La Frontier, about a gamer who tackles a punishing but acclaimed VR title using stat-based progression and strategic play; and Log Horizon, in which players become trapped inside an MMORPG called Elder Tale and must rely on teamwork to survive. Each recommendation is chosen for echoing Solo Leveling's blend of RPG mechanics, escalating power fantasies and dynamic, game-influenced worlds, though the article notes none replicates its exact premise.