Updated December 4, 2022 by Ernie
God-like characters are mostly known to be overpowered ones in the stories they’re in. When you hear the word god, then you’d already expect that this character is gonna be very strong and hard to defeat no matter the enemy it faces. However, not all of them are like that because some of them prefer to have a chill or laid-back life. So without further ado, let’s get to know the novels where its MC becomes a god!
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LIGHT NOVELS WITH GODLY MC!!
21. I am the God of Games
| Title | I am the God of Games |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Green Pepper Bat Donburi |
| Published | 2019 |
Let’s start off with this one and it’s called I am the God of Games. It tells the story of Xi Wei who got isekai’d to another world but he’s not alone in this one because there are people who got isekai’d in the same world. The only difference is that most of them were reincarnated as common creatures like goblins and wolves, however, that doesn’t seem to be the case for Xi Wei since he was reincarnated as a god known as the God of Games!
The only downside in his case is that he doesn’t have a physical body and only exists as a ball of light due to his unstable divinity! Now, he must do something about it before his divinity disappears or else it’ll probably be another sad ending for him.
20. Reincarnation Of A Humble God
| Title | Reincarnation Of A Humble God |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Sigkusanagi |
| Published | 2020 |
A girl passes away in a somewhat humiliating way and then reincarnates as a god in o form a shapeless void. Now that she has unintentionally changed her name to “Snooze,” she has attained the status of Level One God and needs to master her new skill called Creation Management. As she integrates certain elements, she manages to build a world along with her archangel who also got accidentally named “Meat“.
19. I was Reincarnated as a God
| Title | I was Reincarnated as a God |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | _SupremeBeing_ |
| Published | 2019 |
Be careful what you wish for because what happened to Apollo Becker is a cautionary tale. In this story, he wished to get transported to another world by getting hit by a lightning. And just like that, it actually happened and now he finds himself floating in a dark space!
After a long while, he finally starts to see something and hear some voices. After listening to the conversation, he realized that he was reincarnated as the son of the god of lightning, Zeus! He also overhears them saying that he has great potential to become the Sun God because he’s the Chosen One. A godly story awaits as Apollo Becker lives his new life as the bringer of hope and the son of one of the strongest gods ever lived.
18. The Desolate Era
| Title | The Desolate Era |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi |
| Published | 2014 |
Ji Ning had the worst kind of life during his time on Earth’s present day. Due to frequently getting sick because of his weak body, he already knew that his body wouldn’t last long and would meet his early death as a teenage boy. After his death, he realized that another life still exists, giving hima second chance to live.
What happened to Ji Ning is that he got resurrected in the land of Immortals which consists of vicious monsters, Fiendgods and Ki Refiners. This world brings everything to the extreme and the weak can easily fall, especially if they’re not strong enough to take on the world’s cruelty.
Now that Ji Ning got a chance in life, he vowed to himself that he will do everything to survive in the desolate world and make it his own era. During his time in this world, he will encounter stronger than before and will do anything to defeat them with his godly luck.
17. Coiling Dragon
| Title | Coiling Dragon |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Fantasy, |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 13 |
| Authors | I Eat Tomatoes, Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi |
| Published | 2008 |
On the Yulan Continent, empires expand and collapse. Saints, powerful immortals with unparalleled might, engage in various ways of combat while wreaking havoc in their way. The mountains in this world are places where the brave and the fools go to test their courage against the mystical creatures that rule the land.
Linley was born into this environment as he was raised in the little village of Wushan. He is a descendant of the Baruch clan and is known to be the home of the famous Dragonblood Warriors. Despite their dominance in the past, the clan slowly crumbled with all their possessions sold and forgotten.
To restore their clan’s glory and reputation, Linley will face numerous obstacles that will lead him to encounter both great allies and terrible opponents. As you follow his journeys, witness Linley as he unlocks his god-like powers which only makes him more unstoppable than before.
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16. I Became a God in a Horror Game
| Title | I Became a God in a Horror Game |
| Genre | Adventure, Action, Horror, |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Pot Fish Chili |
| Published | 2020 |
After Bai Liu got fired from his previous job, he somehow entered a live horror gaming stream filled with lots of beasts and players with murderous intentions. At first, everyone believed Bai Liu to be a regular individual who accidentally entered the game. But later on, the creatures in the game welcome Bai Liu as their god.
15. I was reincarnated as an evil god and my subordinate’s demon army is on the brink of annihilation, what should I do?
| Title | I was reincarnated as an evil god and my subordinate’s demon army is on the brink of annihilation, what should I do? |
| Genre | Adventure, Action |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Semikawa Natsuya |
| Published | 2012 |
Hirano Bonta was reborn as an Evil God after passing on to the afterlife. He encountered Drake, the 108th Demon Lord, who was his disciple as he stepped into the Demon Lands.
Drake, who had just 200 subordinates left after suffering a severe setback in battle, sees this as a bad sign. He was in a difficult situation because of his pursuers and the fact that they are catching up to him. However, Drake is not yet prepared to give in to his defeat as he still had the desire to restore their country’s unity amidst the catastrophe.
Hirano, a history nerd, was extremely thrilled and eager to help the Demon Lord. But as a rookie Evil God, he realizes he doesn’t have the capability to do something. Follow Hirano as he struggles in his new life as the reincarnated Evil God.
14. Average of Evil Gods
| Title | Average of Evil Gods |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Authors | Kitaseno Yunaki |
| Published | 2015 |
Anri is a girl known for her beautiful black hair and elegant appearance. However, the one thing that makes people fear her is due to her eyes for some reason. This is why Anri wished for her eyes to turn into an average one and remove the fearful atmosphere surrounding her.
Unknown to her, her granted wish has its consequences as she gets transported to another world! She resurrects in a place that makes you feel like you’re in a game because of the level status. Surprisingly, she’s not just resurrected as a mage but also the daughter of the Evil God! A comedic story awaits as Anri questions her existence in the new world she lives in!
13. Summoned by being involved!? And I was “God”??
| Title | Summoned by being involved!? And I was “God”?? |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Romance |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Mahapuru |
| Published | 2015 |
Takumi Saiki is an old dude with 60 years of age, and he plans to celebrate his retirement by going on a trip to Europe. It’s all fun and games until he gets transported into another world which he once thought of as just a dream.
In this unknown world, he suddenly got involved in defeating the Demon King who is about to invade the Kingdom of Caledonasia. After the details of his abilities were shown, it is then he realized that he has the occupation of a God! While the others who also got transported with him are deemed as a Hero, a Saint, and a Wise Man. However, even though the others have a starting high level, Takumi starts with the level 1, sadly. Bigger problems lie ahead in Takumi’s new life as a God!
12. The Devil is a Part-Timer
| Title | The Devil is a Part-Timer |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 21 |
| Authors | Wagahara, Satoshi |
| Published | 2011 |
As the Demon Lord begins his invasion on the nation of the Ente Isla with his demonic army, they engage in a brutal war between mortals and demons. After Satan was forced to make a tactical retreat due to Emilia’s strength, they suddenly got warped into another dimension that led to the human world!
After learning that they have no way of going back, the Demon Lord decides to become a part-timer in a fast-food restaurant! His main goal is to climb the social ladder in the modern world and slowly gain authority over every human citizen! More chaos awaits as Emilia follows them in this world only to find herself trapped within it too!
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11. Stellar Transformation
| Title | Stellar Transformation |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 18 |
| Authors | Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi |
| Published | 2007 |
There is a boy named Qin Yu from a distant galaxy who lacks the basic ability to develop internal techniques. So, what he did is that he took the hard path of mastering external techniques in order to win his father’s respect. He improves as several years pass, but a strange crystal known as the Meteoric Tear is what truly altered the course of his life.
As the stone unknowingly merges with his body, he becomes even stronger than before. Eventually, the father finally took notice of his son’s strong potential with his abilities. There is still a ton more to come for Qin Yu as he begins to possess godly powers or maybe even become one himself!
10. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
| Title | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya |
| Genre | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Authors | Tanigawa, Nagaru |
| Published | 2003 |
Haruhi Suzumiya is a strong believer of unnatural beings like aliens and time travelers. She usually doesn’t show much interest in different things other than that. As she meets Kyon, they eventually created the SOS Brigade with its goal to search for supernatural creatures like aliens while having fun!
As the story progresses, Haruhi will unknowingly unlock abilities that basically makes her a god. She’s not aware of these powers and the only ones who know it are the friends who are close to her. She can use these powers unconsciously like creating a closed space, or even alternate realities!
9. Misfit of the Demon King Academy
| Title | Misfit of the Demon King Academy |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 12 |
| Authors | Shuu |
| Published | 2018 |
Anos Voldigoad is the Demon King known for his god-like powers and during the fight between the human race and the demons, he put his life on the line to put an end to the war once and for all. As the people of their land prepared for the resurrection of the King, they created the Demon King Academy.
After a few millennia, Anos finally resurrects only for him to discover that the magic levels in their world are decreasing. To regain his status as king, he starts by attending the Demon King Academy. Shortly after, he realizes that the Demon race remembers him in a completely different way. His histories and achievements are all fake information and have spread around the country! Now Anos must find out who these people are and tell people the truth!
8. Overlord
| Title | Overlord |
| Genre | Action, Fantasy, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 16 |
| Authors | Maruyama, Kugane |
| Published | 2012 |
Ainz Ooal Gown or also known as Momonga is a highly adored character due to being the strongest among all the Supreme Beings in Nazarick. Basically, everyone treats him like a god because of his limitless power. Other than just being a guild master, he is also the Overlord of Nazarick’s Great Tomb.
Before becoming Momonga, he was firstly known as a Japanese guy named Satoru Suzuki. After logging into a VR game called Yggdrasil, he somehow becomes stuck in the video game and now his fellow guildmates’ characters start to become self-aware. Even though he got confused at first, he finally realizes that this is a chance to take over the virtual realm they’re in!
7. Spice and Wolf
| Title | Spice and Wolf |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 23 |
| Authors | Hasekura, Isuna |
| Published | 2006 |
Holo was once a wolf god worshiped by the people of Pasloe during the harvest season but as the years pass, residents become more independent from the god’s blessings and Holo has now become just a myth. One day, he meets Kraft Lawrence who is a merchant travelling in different towns. She makes a deal by becoming Kraft’s business partner only if he promises to take her to her home, Yoitsu.
Since Kraft took notice of Holo’s strong intuition and bargaining skills, he accepted the offer and now they travel across different cities. As they travel together, they form a strong bond and even know their deepest secrets.
6. I Created a Planet with a Smartphone App, Became a God and Traveled Around the World
| Title | I Created a Planet with a Smartphone App, Became a God and Traveled Around the World |
| Genre | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 23 |
| Authors | Tamagokake Candy |
| Published | 2006 |
Smartphones are very convenient gadgets especially for Saito Kenji’s case as he finds a strange mobile app that says, “Guide to Creating Another World”. He learns that it’s actually a game where you can create anything like planets, living creatures like humans and plants, and many more! Basically, he’s just like a god who created a world of his own.
As he creates his new world, he instantly gets teleported into the phone’s screen and finds himself in the world he created! What’s more convenient is that he can go back to his previous world anytime he wants. Saito Kenji spends his new life as a god while settling problems in different worlds!
5. Kamisama Kiss
| Title | Kamisama Kiss |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 25 |
| Authors | Suzuki, Julietta |
| Published | 2008 |
Nanami Momozono was once a high school girl who was experiencing financial problems with her family. One day, he encounters a guy named Mikage who is getting harassed by some random dog. After helping him, he invited her to his abandoned shrine. After getting seen by some spirits and the guardian of the shrine, Tomoe, they realized that Nanami may be the substitute god that Mikage has sent for them.
Since Tomoe does not like following orders from a human, he starts off with a complicated relationship with the new god, Nanami Momozono. However, they need to cooperate with each other due to impending threats that await them.
4. Kamisama Kazoku
| Title | Kamisama Kazoku |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Authors | Kuwashima, Yoshikazu |
| Published | 2003 |
Kamiyama Samatarou is the son of a god and a goddess who now lives as high school boy in the human world. In order for him to grow as a kind god, he needs to learn the customs and mannerisms of people living in the human world.
Upon meeting the new transfer in their school, Kumiko, he has instantly fell in love for her! Unknown to him, there will be consequences as Kumiko slowly begins to develop special feelings towards Samatarou!
3. God Slayer
| Title | God Slayer |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 1 |
| Authors | Hu Yan Studio |
| Published | 2019 |
All because of a car accident in the past, Bei Ming lost both of his right arm and leg, but he hasn’t given up on life yet. One day, Bei Ming was seriously hurt after he went against a criminal on the street and after that, he ended up in the hospital. After waking up, he suddenly finds a vicious-looking dog next to him. The dog gave him some kind of supernatural abilities and now he can somehow stand up again! As Bei Ming knows nothing of what’s happening… a terrible disaster steadily awaits in his new life which will get him involved in slaying gods with his godly powers.
2. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?
| Title | Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 17 |
| Authors | Omori, Fujino |
| Published | 2013 |
One of the goddesses in this story is a girl named Hestia who is the Goddess of Hearth. The sole member of her Hestia Familia is none other than the adventurer Bell Cranel. In this world, adventurers are known to traverse the deep parts of the dungeon in order to gain experience and become stronger than before and of these guys is Bell himself.
Even though Hestia can be somewhat of a lazy goddess, she fully supports Bell in all his decisions and adventures… except for the part when it comes to interacting with other girls since Hestia is shown to be very attached to him.
1. Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
| Title | Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
| Type | Light Novel |
| Volumes | 17 |
| Authors | Akatsuki, Natsume |
| Published | 2013 |
Satou Kazuma dies in the most humiliating way possible and gets transported in the afterlife only to meet a beautiful goddess named Aqua. As the goddess explains the new world he’s about to live in, she also ridiculed Kazuma’s laughable death. This resulted in Kazuma getting triggered and dragged Aqua along in the new world!
After realizing that Aqua can’t go back to her previous realm, she suffered along with Kazuma’s struggling life by taking on random quests to earn some money. On the first quest that they took, it is then that Kazuma realized that the goddess she brought is completely useless due to her powers becoming ineffective to their enemies. More problems await in Kazuma and Aqua’s new life as adventurers in Konosuba!
CONCLUSION
Whether it be gods, goddesses, or people possessing god-like powers, then surely, you’ll love any of these stories prepped out for you! Some of them even have anime adaptations already but since most of them are not yet globally noticed, then now is a great time to be an early fan!
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