Is Dungeon Crawler Carl finished?
Ongoing, steadyDungeon Crawler Carl · Matt Dinniman
No, but it is close and it is coming steadily. Eight books are out, from 2020 through A Parade of Horribles in May 2026, and Matt Dinniman has kept a near-yearly pace. He has said the series will finish with a ninth book, which may be split into two volumes.
8
books
222
chapters tracked
2026
latest book
The books, in order
- 1. Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020)
- 2. Carl’s Doomsday Scenario (2021)
- 3. The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook (2021)
- 4. The Gate of the Feral Gods (2021)
- 5. The Butcher’s Masquerade (2022)
- 6. The Eye of the Bedlam Bride (2023)
- 7. This Inevitable Ruin (2024)
- 8. A Parade of Horribles (2026)
Read in publication order, starting with Dungeon Crawler Carl. It is one continuous story, so there is no side-order to worry about.
Where it stands
- In a February 2026 interview, Matt Dinniman said the series will end with a ninth book, possibly released as two volumes. No title or date has been set.
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Related questions
How many Dungeon Crawler Carl books are there?
Eight so far, with the author planning to finish on a ninth book that may come as two volumes.
Is Dungeon Crawler Carl finished?
Not yet, but it is near the end and the release pace has been steady, close to a book a year.
When is the next book?
The finale is announced as the ninth book, with no title or date yet.
Is it safe to start Dungeon Crawler Carl?
Yes, if you do not mind a series that is almost, but not quite, done. The pace has been reliable.
Sources
Facts last verified July 2026.