Novels like Death Game: Identity V
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- 1 Identity V Descends on Reality, and Its Characters Go Pro 第五人格降临现实角色打职业 When Identity V comes to the real world, its characters go pro. Everyone starts from scratch and can only use their own character, while the protagonist, Bai Jiang, serves as head coach. All the characters retain their memories of the story, and there are no tragic deaths throughout. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Identity V in the Apocalypse: My Superpower Is Gaming 【末世第五人格】我的异能是游戏 [Natural disasters + apocalypse + zombies + game System + pocket dimension + strong female lead] Hua Musi had always lived a dull, ordinary life as an overworked office worker. Then one day, she discovered that the manor System from the game Identity V had somehow appeared in the real world. She thought she could finally enjoy life, but an unknown disaster suddenly swept across the globe. The apocalypse had officially begun! A strange energy caused every living thing to undergo unpredictable cha 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Identity V: Strange Tales from the Apocalypse 第五人格之末世异闻录 [Four people save the world + Monsters invade + Main God Space + Wildly altered setting + No female lead] The sun and moon appeared together, and heaven and earth underwent a great upheaval. Red fog blanketed the land. The world had reached its end. Watch Lin Qing and the others try to save this broken world. (Actually, I dreamed this novel up in my sleep (~ ̄▽ ̄)~) 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Peak Personality 巅峰人格 “There’s nothing in this manor that can make me wary!” Hou Ping was the first legendary player online to reach Rank VI, 50 stars, in both hunter and survivor tiers in Identity V. The one true god whom every IVL pro team desperately sought had been forced to retire due to academic pressure. Then his younger brother was hospitalized with a serious illness, and his family couldn’t afford the enormous surgery bill. Hou Ping had no choice but to return to Identity V and compete for money. To save his 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Identity V: Heartache 第五人格:心患 [Melancholy and Open Heart, Patient and Dancer, Joseph and the others] A story-driven novel starring Melancholy and Open Heart. Every character will be woven into the story in some way. Note: The plot has no connection to the characters’ backstories or relationships! No character discrimination, malicious corruption, or deliberate misdirection. A whistle echoes through the long night, calling the stars home. 89Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Transmigrating into Identity V: The Factory Director's Plum Blossom Stew 穿越第五人格之厂长梅子煲 Due to the demands of the plot, the characters have been changed quite drastically and are very OOC. I'm truly sorry! I'm warning you in advance in case some people can't accept it. If anything makes you uncomfortable, please stop reading immediately! Synopsis: This novel is mainly about my younger brother and me transmigrating into Identity V and moving into the home of Leo the Factory Owner. After that, the two of us go on all sorts of fun adventures and solve mysteries alongside Leo and the o —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Reborn in IVL: I'm the Best Coach 重生IVL之我是最佳教练 Reborn on the day Deepwoken IV ended, Zhou Hao takes charge of the eleventh club as its owner, manager, and coach, leading the new team TZX into the 2021 Identity V IVL Summer Season! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Identity V: Across Time and Space 第五人格:跨越时空 An Identity V fan work, but it can also be read as an original story. Ensemble cast. Feel free to ship whoever you like. Some characters’ backstories have been changed. Please point out any out-of-character behavior. Each volume focuses on different main characters. I’ll do my best to give everyone a reasonable place in the story. It leans toward the infinite-flow genre, but it has a beginning and an end, and won’t be abandoned. Here are two excerpts to give you a taste of my writing: “The summe —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Identity V: I'm a Master Hunter 第5人格:我绝活监管 In his previous life, Zhou Ze was a veteran Identity V player. After staying up all night gaming, he died and transmigrated. He thought he could live a peaceful life this time, but in high school he collapsed from pain. When he woke up, he found himself inside the Oletus Manor. A game of life and death, a test in an unfair 1v4 competition. Watch Zhou Ze wield the System and win the game. A satisfying power fantasy. 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Junk Card 废牌 The Junk Card: The Dealer Is No God At eighteen, Orpheus dealt cards beneath the firmament, one to each person, deciding their fate. Junk rank was the lowest tier of cards. Those with junk rank were people the world had sentenced to death. But on a wall in Guixu, Li Luchen found three lines his father had written in blood: Junk rank isn't something you're born with. It's made by people. And the dealer is no god. He's a D-rank Joker, a good-for-nothing despised by the whole city, and the o 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 Anime Crossover: As a Dead by Daylight Wraith, I Roam All Worlds 综漫,化身黎明杀机恶灵游遍诸天 A Fei, a chicken-killing player suffering from a terminal illness, woke to find assassins in the mist and the Myriad Worlds stretching out before him. He cheerfully stepped into the mist. Here, he would change everything. There might be more than 32 assassins. (This is my first time writing a novel, so please bear with me.) 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 12 The Dawn Knell 黎明丧钟 [An asymmetric multiplayer online game, like Dead by Daylight or Identity V] In his previous life, he was just one step away from reaching that level and bringing honor to his country alongside the top players. Unfortunately, he died suddenly. But fortune was on his side, and he was reborn. See how he uses the knowledge from his previous life to take off right from the starting line this time. (The author is a beginner with poor writing, so please go easy on me.) —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 Identity V: Shadow Redemption 第五人格,暗影救赎 Amid the hardships of life, the protagonist receives a mysterious invitation to the Identity V manor and steps into a world of horror and suspense. In one thrilling game after another, the protagonist and their teammates fight side by side, evading powerful hunters in terrifying places like asylums, castles, and hospitals. A mysterious letter, a series of hidden rooms, and one hair-raising ordeal after another gradually reveal the enormous secret lurking behind the manor. But escaping the manor —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Identity V Is Just So Satisfying 就这个第五人格爽 [The novel is set in 2118, 2118! So it’s perfectly normal for characters who don’t have an Identity V counterpart in the real world yet to appear in the story.] The apocalypse arrives, and Identity V players awaken superpowers related to the characters they love playing most, then set out to save the world. Joseph players can take photos to create a world within the picture and use it as a shelter for everyone; Dream Witch players can possess multiple followers and send them to fight zombies; Br —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Identity V: The Player Who Came Too Late 第五人格之迟来的玩家 The Identity V train is headed for a place where heroes gather. Here, everyone gets the chance to show what they can do. Scattered adventures weave together the treasures each person holds in their heart. Are their true feelings as precious as gold, or are they something else? This is a multiverse story. Every character has their own story and, of course, their own skills. May they find their purpose across all the worlds beyond this one. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Identity V: An Invitation to All, Come to the Manor 第五人格:盛邀众生,共赴庄园 [Identity V] + [other worlds] + [clueless protagonist] + [amateur newbie author] Contains lots of original characters created by multiple people. Please don't flame if you don't like that. “Hey, kid, can't find a job?” “That's right.” “Then become the manor's owner!” “What?” Xiao Yankong, a Blue Star native, was feeling down because he couldn't find a job when Abu suddenly appeared and chose him to become the manor's owner. He recruits people to play the manor game through all kinds of scams 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Identity V: She’s Just a Stinking Gamer 第五人格:她就是个臭打游戏的 [Identity V + National Destiny Game + Invincible Female Lead + No Romance + Feel-Good Story] The Identity V National Destiny Game suddenly descended upon the world. Linghu Si, whose soul had transmigrated into a parallel world, stared in confusion at the Survivor crouching and cowering in the corner before her... The Dragon Kingdom was delighted to get a Hunter who also moonlighted as a human emperor. Just as the Hunters of other countries were learning to watch for the tinnitus warning, Linghu 517Reads—Score108Shelves
- 18 Genshin Impact: A Peak Character Banner, I Can't Stop Grinning 第五:巅峰角色池,嘴角压不住了 The global Identity V National Fate tournament has begun! The outcome is directly tied to each country's National Fate. Lose, and you'll face natural disasters as punishment! Longguo has lost three rounds in a row, while Sakura has surged far ahead in points! All they have to play with are the original characters, nerfed to the ground. With no good cards left to play, the whole internet is in despair! At this desperate moment, Su Luo bursts onto the scene! He's the only one with a library of top 8.2kReads8.2Score852Shelves
- 19 The Unlucky One's Rise to the Top 厄运儿的逆袭人生 [Identity V Fanfiction, only canon pairings, officially supported pairings, and original characters; a redemptive storyline] Meng Jiang was a down-on-his-luck wage slave until one day he transmigrated into the hugely popular mobile game Identity V. Even worse, he became the Naib! The Naib, who was supposed to die, survived and gained the Nightingale System. Now at Oletus Manor, let's see how Meng Jiang survives in this eerie place and eventually reaches the pinnacle of life! P.S. The story comes 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 Identity V: The Investigator Is Just Playing a Tabletop RPG 第五人格:调查员只是在跑团 You're a happy tabletop role-player. One day, you open and close your eyes and discover that you've been transported to eighteenth-century England with the character sheet you just rolled up. You: Awesome! It's a live-action campaign. And so the investigator embarked on a life of crime. You beat up crab cultists and Mythos creatures as part of your daily routine. Even when you run into innocent cat cultists just passing by, you can't help stopping to give them a few pets. You establish an inves —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 Shocking! The Identity V Manor Owner Goes Bankrupt! 震惊!第五人格庄园主破产后! Shocking! The Identity V Manor Owner Goes Bankrupt! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Global Mutation: I Obtained Identity V from the Start 全球异变:开局获得第五人格 (Identity V + awakening + mythical beasts + ghosts + technology + mutation) (No female lead) (The protagonist grows from a complete novice into someone decisive and ruthless) (The Call of the Abyss runs throughout the entire story!!!) (Also known as: The Call of the Abyss: I’ll Break Through the Darkness) One night in ancient times, every living thing in the world suddenly grew stronger. Plants developed greater intelligence, bigger and tougher bodies, and all sorts of flashy abilities. Ghosts, 36Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 23 Identity V Fanfiction: Rebirth 第五人格同人之涅槃 An Identity V fanfic, with original headcanons. Apologies for any OOC. Includes Huang Xie, Joker and Mercenary, Photographer and Embalmer, Fisherwoman and Sculptor, Disciple and Guard 26, Coordinator and Prospector, Soul Weaver and Mechanic, Gardener and Doctor, and Evil Reptilian and Prospector. Please steer clear if these aren't your thing. With water without a source for a body, with a frozen heart for a heart, with red roses for love, with the fragrance of forget-me-nots as a medium, and Nic 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 Identity V: I’m the Mastermind Behind the Manor 第五人格:我在庄园当幕后黑手 Main pairings: Fool's Gold/Kurt/Fool's Gold, Luca/Orpheus, Jack/Norton, Luca/Diluc Side pairings: Emily/Emma, Margaretha/Joseph, Patricio/Alva, Hastur/Fiona, Andrew/Luca, Joseph/Grave Keeper, Night Watch/Grave Keeper, Vera/Grave Keeper, Aesop/Antonio, Mike/Martha, Freddy/Martha, and others Special note: None of the characters are submissive doormats; they're both strong and tru 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Identity V: My Grand Slam Journey Starts at the Provincial Tournament 第五人格:大满贯从省级赛事开始 [Hardcore] + [sweet romance] + [single female lead] Xiao Yu resolutely runs away from home, carrying her dream with her as she steps onto the professional stage to write a legendary story for herself and her teammates. P.S. A professional-scene Identity V fanfic, with some changes to the worldbuilding (for example, making Identity V hugely popular). The teams and players are real, meaning their names are real. The author isn't just pretending to know the game. That said, my rank isn't very hig 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 AAA Manor Fog Blade Wholesaler Jack AAA庄园雾刃批发商杰克 AAA Manor Fogblade Wholesaler Jack 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 [Jack X Joseph] For Him 【杰佣】愿他 Jack, an international transfer student ✮ Naib, with his traditional Chinese family background A secret romance, its joys and heartbreaks, and a happy ending. “Love is rare in itself, so why be bound by gender?” 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Identity V: Saving Each Other 第五人格彼此救赎 This is an Identity V fanfic. The main ships are Sculptor x Prospector, Geisha x Doctor, Mercenary x Gardener, Feaster x Seer, and Hermit x Prisoner. The side ships are Gardener x Doctor, Bloody Queen x Photographer, Cheerleader x Antiquarian, Psychologist x Patient, Novelist x Journalist, and Postman x Painter. I won't neglect any characters. If I do, leave a comment below to remind me, and I'll add them when I remember! 20Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Identity V: Just One of Countless Worlds 第五人格:万千世界罢了 We escaped through the gates, but monsters were waiting outside. We were wrong. That so-called freedom began to shatter right then: five fragments, five personalities. No one yearned for the world beyond the gates. A figure hunched beneath the lamplight, cloaked in dust, scribbled across the page and wrote two characters: Qiu He. Our lives were in his hands. The whole game began to grow strange... The clamor of the mortal world was shut out. Beyond the gates lay eternal fear. Should we leave or 49Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 I Conquer the Apocalypse with Identity V 我用第五人格横推末世 [Identity V + Sima Gangyi + Apocalypse + Absurdist Comedy + Lighthearted] The apocalypse descends upon the world. Hu Juan, a high school boy at Lu Wan High who loves playing Identity V, unexpectedly obtains the Gangyi System. [Obtained a fish fork the Naiad threw off target in the manor: After taking off their shoes, the holder gains the Naiad’s basic abilities: Water Vapor, Abyss, Abyssal Depths, Fishing, Migration…] [Obtained the whip the Cowboy flung away: After putting on a hat, the holde 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Identity V: Wait, I Really Transmigrated Just Like That? 第五人格:不是就这么水灵灵穿了 [Major Revision] "The world is made up of one game after another. Who can be certain they aren't just a character being controlled?" Many years ago, a green-haired girl befriended the daughter of the Dross couple and met Orpheus. Years later, Alice returned to that manor. There she found a renowned novelist and an illustrator tormented by nightmares. The three of them knew who the others were, but it wasn't that they refused to acknowledge each other. They simply didn't dare. "Orpheus, I ca —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 Identity V: A Game for Everyone 第五人格:全民游戏 In the near future, a mysterious force descends upon Earth, drawing people into games similar to Identity V. Those at the peak, Rank 7, can hold their own against the game, but rookies at Rank 1 may die at any moment. Su Bai, a professional Identity V player, uses his experience and wit to overcome one challenge after another, and begins investigating the mysterious force. The blurb doesn't do it justice. Read on to find out more. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 I, Orphe, Was Bound to the Fifth Secret Identity System 我,奥菲,被第五马甲系统绑定了 The great wave of transmigration has arrived, and Orpheus has been bound to the Fifth System. He can transform into characters from the Fifth game. He has to collect recognition points from everyone for the Identity V characters in order to save the world of Identity V and give everyone a happy ending. Well, a novelist who can't write scripts isn't a good actor. For the sake of love and hope, Orpheus returns to his old line of work. "A fortune at first sight!" "Peace under heaven... Evil spirits 147Reads—Score163Shelves
- 34 D5: I Became a Girl and the Strongest of All d5:变妹的我成了最强 [System + Esports + Light yuri + Identity V + Livestreaming] After suddenly dying, I wake up in a woman's body? So what if I've become a girl? I can still become the strongest! I once climbed to the top alone, becoming a legendary solo-queue player. I also rose from an amateur team, leading my squad in a hard-fought battle through the Abyss. With nimble fingers, I crush every enemy under heaven; with a flag in hand, I reign supreme on the pro circuit. If prejudice cuts like a blade and doubt cra 466Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Identity V: An OPH In-House Romance? 第五,OPH的内部消化? Blah blah blah, the author’s preface~ Apologies for the OOC. The content is very complex, mainly based on the main pairing and Prisoner. Please mind the tags and avoid it if it’s not for you, meow. BLK members may appear later too. I’m just writing this to pass the time, so forgive my La merde writing. Apologies for everything!!!! 178Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Identity V: The Player's Persona 第五人格:人设戏子 (A quick heads-up: I revised the outline once, so the first 80 chapters might not quite line up with what comes after. There may be some out-of-character moments. This story has two female leads. The first 80 chapters focus more on their relationship, and suggestions for scenes you'd like to see are welcome. If it's not to your taste, feel free to move on. Aside from Xin Huan, everyone else is just friends, except in the first 80 chapters...) My name is Nangong Ling... I, a Chinese god who must' 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Identity V: I Won the Championship After Retiring 第五人格:退役后,我夺得冠军 Who is the strongest Hunter in the world? The top players each had their own answer. Limitless Team’s undisputed number-one chaser, Tu Tianma, thought for a moment and said, “It depends on the situation, but I’d say Xu Che’an.” Miracle Team’s radiant-smiling Nuan Yang answered without hesitation: “Xu Che’an.” God’s Eye Team’s Aimu, seated high above the others, pondered before replying, “Probably Xu Che’an. But if Xuanmiao is included, the result might be different.” Identity V’s great demon kin 33Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Identity V: No Breakups Allowed 第五人格:禁止分手 Set in the modern world. The main pairings are Xie Bian and Fan Wujiu, Jack and Naib, Norton and Luca, Joseph and Aesop, Hastur and Eli, Antonio and Patricia, and Qi Shiyi. If other pairings become popular later, I’ll add them. [Xie Bian and Fan Wujiu] Physics professor VS esports prodigy [Jack and Naib] Doctor VS young, fresh-faced student [Norton and Luca] Rekindled romance [Joseph and Aesop] Art professor VS little Karl, finding warmth in each other [Hastur and Eli] A god asleep for 300 years 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Identity V: A Copy? I'm an S-Tier Joseph 第五:副本?我,S牌约瑟夫 In a world where most people are still developing their game sense, while a few already have a decent grasp of it, Tang Qing draws everyone's attention with his extraordinary Joseph play. Before anyone understands Joseph's mechanics, he uses the character's two enormous claws to crush every Survivor. “It's bad enough that you're so good, but why do you have so many limited-edition skins? I'm jealous!” “Pull a limited-edition skin for me, or I'll report you for cheating.” Tang Qing: “Cheating? No 86Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Murderous Intent: I Have a Mental Illness 恐怖杀机:我有精神病 “Recently, a game has suddenly taken the internet by storm. I'm sure everyone watching has heard of it.” “It's Dead by Terror, an immersive online game that's 99% realistic!” Qin Shou, watching the screen, licked his lips. Having transmigrated back, he was confident that his experience and skills would help him survive. The only downside was that his illness had gotten worse. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 The Fifth Survivor: Is the Trapper Really the Weakest Hunter? 全民第五:牢九门是最弱监管者? Games invade reality, overturning social order, and humanity enters the era of Identity V for everyone! With energy running out and resources scarce, countries pour resources into training every player who awakens a special talent, all to compete for the System’s limited rewards! There are countless academy tournaments, pro leagues, and national competitions! Every match affects how resources are divided! Everyone is frantically leveling up and improving their talent skills! On Awakening Day, Li 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 Identity V: The Long Road Ahead 第五人格:沿途漫漫 In City Y, the legendary [treasure] seems to have caught the attention of most of the powerful and influential. After a meeting and a discussion among them, they finally decide to send Joseph Desaulniers to investigate. They also assign him a partner, Aesop Carl. Their first meeting goes poorly, but as they spend time together, a different kind of feeling gradually grows between them... The two travel together, passing through many places, gathering plenty of clues, and meeting many friends. The 57Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Identity V: If She Remains Faithful Until Death 第五人格:若她至死不渝 “All things rise and fall, but you are my way home in this world.” Everyone-is-romanceable, all villains, System, quick transmigration No official couple. If that’s not your thing, steer clear. Jack “In the end, he only ever saw me as a toy, like the dolls he played with as a child, even though I once thought I was something different.” Huai An “Oh, God. You should have seen the devotion with which she sang of her love for me. The arc of the blood spraying out was so beautiful.” Jack Jack the Ri —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Starting with Fifth Place, I’ll Rule the Blue Star 从第五称霸蓝星开始 (Esports + power fantasy + livestreaming + no female lead = ?) I transmigrated to a world ruled by Identity V tournaments. With the Big Bad System, I’m the Big Bad! (Note: To give everyone an authentic sense of the matches, the official tournament scenes will draw on real Rank 7 matches and classic tournament games.) 32Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 45 Identity V: Short CP Stories 第五人格cp小短篇 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Identity V: The Ultimate Escape 第五人格:极限逃亡 A gloomy sky, crumbling walls, and... supervisors like phantom specters. Welcome to the world of Identity V. Experience the game for real and embark on an adventure where you'll narrowly escape death time and again! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 Identity V: I'm a Top-Tier Hunter and Survivor, and the Whole World Joins the Game 第五人格:我人屠双皇,全球入局 [Identity V x Big Villain x Dating Game x Pure Romance x Invincible! Never Takes a Loss!] Humans are the spirits of all things, while Identity V is the essence of heaven and earth. When the eerie world of Identity V descends, everyone's memories are erased. Only Fang Cun remembers! He's an utterly ordinary player, a double champion in hunter and survivor ranks, S1 in every character, and the sole one to retain his memories. “Your white moonlight is back in the country. The contract is ter —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Identity V: I’ll Become the Number One Player on the Rankings 第五人格:我终将成为人榜第一 One day, Identity V suddenly descended upon Blue Star. The System randomly assigned every selected player to either the Survivor faction or the Hunter faction. Everyone was randomly assigned to a region, and players were periodically selected to take part in Identity V games! Winning a game earned points. Everyone started with zero individual points, which rose or fell based on their performance. If a player’s score ever went negative, they would be eliminated in real life! Once the game ended, 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 Identity V: I’m the Wolves’ Superstitious Rank-One Hunter 第五人格:我,狼队玄学屠皇 After dying suddenly, Lin Mo transmigrated into the body of an eighteen-year-old substitute hunter for the Chengdu Wolves. The original owner had been a top-tier hunter, but Lin Mo was just a rookie at the fifth rank, full of faith but clueless about what to do. In a do-or-die relegation match, the starter was unexpectedly sidelined by an injury, and the coach thrust Lin Mo into the game. The whole internet mocked him: “A nepotism hire is playing? The Wolves have given up!” His opponent sneered: 40Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Infinite: Identity V Has Started, Meow 无限:第五人格启动喵 October is a clever little black cat, and her mama's precious treasure! Mama's precious treasure accidentally ended up in a strange infinite-flow world. She swore she would grow stronger and find her mama, but there were always monsters trying to get in her way, acting all twitchy and trying to touch her soft little paw pads! To protect her tummy and paw pads from those annoying monsters, the kitty kept pushing farther along the path to becoming stronger. Everyone had heard rumors of a beauti 3Reads—Score—Shelves


























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