The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman (2021)

Author

Matt Dinniman

Overview

New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure.

You failed a quest less than five minutes after you received it. Now that’s talent.

A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps.

It was supposed to be easy. One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked.

Here's the thing. It's never easy. Carl and his team can't go it alone. Not this time. They must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them. But can they be trusted?

Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the fifth floor of the dungeon.

Review

Oh, now we got crazy good and game-breaking mechanics involved. Alright, I’m here for it! Burn them all down, Carl!

Series

• Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (Book 1) — Jan 16, 2026
• Carl’s Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman (Book 2) — Jan 25, 2026
• The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman (Book 3) — Feb 12, 2026