The King of Losers [LitRPG / Progression Fantasy]

Self-Published

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Description

An ancient game, held once every millennia, between champions of different worlds.Matheus never had a chance to enjoy his first life. Known as the “King of Losers” after a video that went viral, he did his best to survive against increasingly meaner pranks.When he starts his second life as a Champion in a contest among Gods, he is determined to create a different story for himself.Getting cursed right at the start and not receiving any useful abilities kinda messed with his plans.And why does the System never seem to take anything seriously?

What to expect:- A fun journey- Weak to strong- A cat familiar- A Vassals and Kingdom System (Eventually)

Chapterson Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays. Around 2k words each.Currently dealing with some life stuff which doesn't make me release as much as I want. Still working on chapters and releasing when i can.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: Forgotten Fox

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Rating: 4.8/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(8)

A7roneRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The first three chapters set up a compelling and unique story, blending divine spectacle with raw human struggle. The contrast between the gods’ grand contest and Matheus’ tragic, humiliating death makes for a gripping hook. His pain feels real, making his sudden afterlife opportunity all the more impactful.
Strengths:
✅ Engaging World-Building – The divine tournament and selection process are intriguing, with a strong mythological feel.
✅ Emotional Weight – Matheus' suffering is intense and visceral, making his small glimpse of hope hit even harder.
✅ Strong Character Arc Setup – His journey from despair to determination is well-paced and satisfying.
Bruh momentumRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Pretty good so far. My only real gripe is that Matheus isn't really a true loser. Sure he's kinda pathetic and incompetent at first but he's still fundamentally a good person at heart who tries his best. That's not king of losers material. Real losers aren't mere underachievers or cringy. They're horrible people with a warped view on reality who blame everyone but themselves for their problems. A true loser is subhuman scum who doesn't realise it. They'll do anything to protect and feed their fragile egos.
DeoxynacidRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story has plenty of potential and a great hook. A bullied loser being forced into a godly contest with a broken system and a humiliating title is inherently compelling. The humor works well, the system is fun, and the world-building has some strong ideas driving it.
However, it takes a while for the pacing to pick up. You have to stick through a few chapters before it really gets going.
But man does it get going. The author really improved greatly as he went on, the development really picking up and catching my attention. It used to have some grammar errors, but the author fixed them up a while back.
In my opinion, some parts spend too much time on explanations, particularly when the system is first introduced.
Will I keep reading?
Yes, the premise is fun, and Matheus is likable. I do hope he gains more confidence though. But I stuck through Gantz when I was a kid, so I can stick through this.
The other factors such as the world building are interesting and free up ideas for mysteries to be explored.
If you give it a chance, this story will not disappoint. I think most other readers can enjoy something like this easily, so power through!
FeverDreamRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story has a very balanced mix of action, comedy and drama. All the fights are very creative and easy to follow, and every chapter the situations get a little weirder. It's simple fun.
I enjoy how most skills are different from what you usually see. I don't think the story is perfect, but it has potential to be a great one.
Lucian T. EinarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The King of Losers delivers an engaging and entertaining blend of LitRPG, fantasy, and comedy, with a protagonist whose struggles and growth make for a compelling journey. The story immediately hooks the reader with its unique premise, throwing Matheus from a miserable existence into a cosmic contest that forces him to adapt or perish.
The style of the novel strikes a fine balance between humor and drama. The prose is fluid and easy to read, blending grandiose descriptions of gods and divine machinations with Matheus’ often sarcastic and self-deprecating inner voice. The pacing picks up after the first few chapters, and while some exposition-heavy moments slow things down, they provide a solid foundation for the story’s progression.
The story is both familiar and fresh. While it follows some classic LitRPG and progression fantasy tropes—weak-to-strong protagonist, system mechanics, and divine trials—it does so with a distinct flavor. The humor injected into the system, as well as Matheus' unfortunate circumstances, adds a unique touch. His struggle against a seemingly rigged fate keeps the stakes high, and the world-building introduces exciting concepts like the Kingdom System and Vassals, hinting at a grander adventure ahead.
The grammar is mostly solid, though there are occasional minor errors in punctuation and sentence structure. Some sections could benefit from tighter editing, particularly with comma placements and sentence flow. These small hiccups don’t significantly detract from the readability, but refining them would enhance the overall polish of the writing.
The characters, particularly Matheus, stand out as the strongest element of the story. His personality is well-developed—cynical yet determined, beaten down yet still yearning for something greater. His reactions to his bizarre new reality feel natural and relatable, making him easy to root for. The system’s quirky and sometimes ruthless nature serves as an amusing counterbalance to his struggles. Th
WanderraeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Matheus is a social outcast, ostracized and bullied because of a viral video. A mean prank and mob mentality taken too far change his life forever.
Style
The prose is neither too utilitarian nor overly purple. It expands with an ebb and flow, especially as the story branches out. At times, the writing shifts from grandiose to a more casual tone.
Story
The introduction is dark and brutal, with a slow realization of his tormentors' actions and their inaction setting up the grim reality of the tale.
The soul system establishes clear stakes for the protagonist—a reward he cannot afford to lose in plain sight. Without spoiling, there’s a bright silver lining.
Stats aren’t simply dumped onto the page. Each skill he acquires is earned through a special condition and tied to the title he believes he is plagued with. His skills are often amusing but hold strategic merit.
Some of the pacing in the early sections could be tighter, but as the story progresses, it becomes increasingly visceral.
Grammar
There are no severe grammatical errors I’ve noticed. It's legible, practically edible.
Characters
Matheus is a relatable character—he feels like a real person, not a trope on legs. His hardship evokes either sympathy or empathy, allowing readers to connect with or form their own interpretations of his tragedy.
He is blindsided and shell-shocked by his predicament, but his grit makes up for it. He is the underdog.
The system, on the other hand, serves as a quip-for-quip counter to his internal thoughts, adding a touch of charm and humor to its skill descriptions.
WeavervaleRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a review swap review. I'm also friends with this artist /author. Do you know where they're doing so? I'm going to skip some of the pleasantries and I'm just going to see let you know that this is something you can read. I like it. You should read it. I don't want to spoil anything beyond that and I'm going to jump into the critique. That is for the author for this review because basically it's at the top tier. This is publishable this should be this is better than many trade publishing books that I've read and it's only the little things or I'm trying to figure out how to improve this that I'm giving you this feedback.
All right, so this part's for the author. Basically the style is fine but what I want to see is more beats together and less single lines on their own. What does that mean? More paragraphs and less single lines? The grammar is five. It's a 5 out of five. The story is fine. Is a five out of five and the the characters are also fine but it's the way that's presented that it's just like okay. This is one single line here and then another single line Short Line shoreline shoreline shoreline followed all in a row.
Fix that and the presentation looks better. That's all.
jadecriminalRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
It's kind of made me decide I'm wasting my time. It's not bad but it's not good either. I mean hugging koalas to death was kind of amusing but not nearly enough.
Sure reviews promise that it gets better 40+ chapters in but I just don't like this protagonist sufficiently or am invested enough to read through the rest.
I'll be honest unlike all those farmed reviews that praise this to the heavens the story is just kinda meh?
The story tries very hard to make him very uninteresting to showcase how "normal" he is, which just means he's a blank we don't care about.
And the opening is just kinda trying very hard to farm sympathy points but is overdoing it:
The bullying is a bit too standard Korean Manga level for a westerner. (As in, in the genre they could put you in a hospital or leave you naked overnight tied to the school gate and it gets tagged boys will be boys because someone is rich or something)
It would be somewhat interesting if he went viral for something stupid or cringe he did but this is literally just the most basic bully level violence literally recording their crimes that earned him his fancy "It'll be op later we promise" title.
Maaaaybe it's because there was a post mortem shitstorm but still kinda sad.
Anyways read this if you are a fan of the genre or if the first few chapters are just something you actually liked.