Written by Chugong and illustrated by Dubu, Solo Leveling is a groundbreaking release that put Korean manhwas on the map with its popularity. It not only cemented its name among the top-ranked manhwas of all time, but caused a ripple effect. The series' widespread success and popularity led to more manhwas being born following the key aspects of Solo Leveling, such as a levelable main character, dungeons and dragons, cool weapons, and more. Solo Leveling didn't introduce the leveling-up trope, but it increased its popularity to the point that many authors came up with their own versions. So if you want to add manhwas (or mangas) like Solo Leveling to your reading list, scroll below and get started.

Spoiler alert: Since this list contains all the best manhwas similar to Solo Leveling, the commonalities between them have been highlighted and may include potential spoilers. So we recommend finishing the SL manhwa to avoid ruining your intended experience.

Okay, in reverse order we'll start with A Returner's Magic Should Be Special. This manhwa is based on a popular novel of the same and has even received anime adaptations. Desir Herman gets a second chance to save his friends and the world after he witnesses the end of everything at the hands of a powerful adversary.

Now that the hero gets to restart his life with all the knowledge is a big advantage. He starts climbing up to become an OP mage. This manhwa shares similar aspects like dungeons, magic, and even the [spoiler] factor that took place in Solo Leveling's finale. The main character Desir is also a popular character in the fandom, just like Sung Jinwoo.