Novels like Restarting the Timeline
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Restarting the Timeline, best match first.
- 1 The Black Pawn Arrives 黑卒降临 He was an ordinary security guard at a shopping mall, living an ordinary, unremarkable life. But an accident led to his being chosen by the Black Pawn Game, and his life took a dramatic turn. A bizarre world that disguises itself as human? Rewards from the Heavenly Dao? Red Chess Masters? Black Chess Masters? One question after another, things he'd never encountered before, came rushing at him. Watch how Shan Liangren survives between the cracks and uncovers the true face of this world. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The New God Group 新神集团 (Supernatural, but not scary; exorcism by physical force; no System, no harem, no overpowered protagonist, and hardly any romance.) "People say God created the world, and God protects it." "But all I see is that when people face demons and pray for help in desperation, the gods in heaven do nothing. We are the ones who help them." "When demons run rampant in the human world, we are the ones who make them disappear forever." "Those so-called gods are gone. Now, we're the only ones capable of prot 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Candidate for God? I'll Put an End to Everything Rotten 神的候选？我会结束腐朽的一切 [The dark side of the world] [Corruption, awakening] [Fast-paced] [Turns ruthless in the middle] (Entirely handcrafted) (The first few chapters lay some groundwork and explain the background, so please be patient.) An ordinary student is caught up in a vortex of power. Though sensitive by nature, he must face mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He possesses an ability others covet. He unexpectedly gains the fruits of an entire era. With enemies swarming in from all sides, what path will he t 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Path of the Spirit: PACT 灵途：PACT Not a power fantasy. No making characters stupid. Every fight depends on how the characters use their established abilities. Psychic energy is a mysterious force rooted deep in the human heart. Mastering it grants power beyond that of ordinary people. Former police detective Lü Tu, the blunt and passionate A Wei, and the clever, composed Zhong Jiayao draw strength from the psychic realm and stand shoulder to shoulder against the ferocious supernatural entities appearing one after another. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Townbreaker 破镇者 A dark cuisine concocted in a back-alley tavern. Add a spoonful of “Wasteland” to give guests the thrill of a post-apocalyptic joyride. Add a few slices of “Superpowers” so the thugs’ fights come with built-in 3D effects. Add a big chunk of “Ancient Martial Arts,” and tangled blood vessels will snarl up with the worldlines. Add three “Cyberpunk” tokens, then install Xiao Baiwu’s favorite alcohol program. Cook it “Steampunk” style and plate it with “The Beginning.” Don’t forget to sprinkle on som 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Apocalypse: Beyond the Firmament 末世：天穹之外 [Apocalypse + urban superpowers + sci-fi + talents + ensemble cast + friendship] “My Yaoli wasn't strong enough, fast enough, or fierce enough. So I won in a sorry state, by sheer luck, covered in wounds, but I won.” “Maybe some people still don't understand why I was the one who made it to the end. Truth is, I'm not sure either. Perhaps everyone who manages to win has a reason they absolutely cannot afford to lose.” “Because I believe that, if you use it well, even the most ordinary Yaoli can u 822Reads—Score10514d adds
- 7 Hunting Evil Spirits 猎祟 [Superpowers]+ [Organization] Office worker Tu Yile accidentally awakened superpowers and, through a twist of fate, joined the special operations unit of the “Relevant Departments.” Teaming up with the experienced Long Sihai, he wields true fire to vanquish evil and restore peace to the world! 187Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 8 I'm Really Not a Killer, I'm Just Death Saving People 我真不是杀手，只是死神救赎人 (Urban + high martial arts + passionate action + fierce battles + team battles + System + satisfying, not too angsty + no self-sacrificing do-gooder + female lead) Qin Mufan, a food delivery driver, only wanted to live an ordinary life. But while making a delivery, he unexpectedly became bound to the “Reaper’s Redemption System.” From then on, his life changed completely. Every mission leaves him teetering on the edge of life and death, and failing to save someone comes with the price of being t 166Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 9 Key of the Stars: Above the Void 星之匙：虚空之上 [The story starts slowly, but gets more and more exciting as it goes!] [No System, no invincibility, no harem] The sea of stars is vast and boundless, filled with countless mysteries and unknowns lurking in the shadows of deep space. Mu Xingchen was once an ordinary boy from Yunjing Star. At the Awakening Ceremony, he unleashed an S-rank talent and awakened the Origin of Space sleeping within him. Cultist factions stir, and evil gods whisper as the storm of fate sweeps in. The path of cultivatio 428Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Hidden Origin 隐秘起源 That day, an aberration of flesh and paint blotted out the stars. They said I was an abomination that should never have existed. As the countdown to the apocalypse writhed in my mind, as a hidden door opened before me, as secret mutations began spreading beyond control, I finally cried out, “Love and hope will never die!” 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 I’m the System, and My Host Is a Husky 我是系统，我的宿主是条二哈 When other people transmigrate, they either become the protagonist and rule the world, or become a powerful big shot and stir up trouble. Even at worst, they can be a good-for-nothing who shouts, “Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!” before showing off and getting revenge. And me? I became a System. A virtual one, with no body, that can only blabber away. I could put up with that. But! The System’s rules forcibly bound me to a Host: A dog. A purebred husky that wrecks 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I Just Want to Lie Flat, So How Did I Become a Miracle Doctor? 我想躺平啊，怎么成神医了 I Just Want to Lie Flat: Don’t trust the title, there’s no lying flat here! The male lead says he’s just slacking off, but secretly awakens superpowers and accidentally becomes the nation’s trump card. The pacing is lightning-fast, and you won’t regret giving it a try! 228Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Extreme Scenario Investigator in the Apocalypse 末日极端情景调查员 [Natural disasters + sequences + dungeons + leveling up + multiple characters] When souls can be kept as livestock, endless cycles of reincarnation strip everyone of their memories, existence, and sense of self. Gods born from humanity grow ever more powerful, while humanity itself becomes increasingly broken. The impure, rejected by the gods, turn into one final roar of defiance. At the end of reincarnation, the final rebellion begins. “Please let go, Mother.” False memories, counterfeit souls, 1Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 14 Ten Realms of the Mortal World 凡尘十阶 At sixteen, Lin Jiu was a boy minding a stall on Old Goods Street, officially ranked at the lowest level, Tier 1: Dust. No one knew he could “devour”: swallow iron and his bones would harden, swallow fire and flames would spring forth, swallow an anomalous person's powers and they became his own. His father vanished ten years ago, leaving behind only a pocket watch and the words, “As long as you have the watch, you can trust I'll be there.” On a rainy night, he swallowed the watch and awakened t 320Reads—Score1714d adds
- 15 The Japanese Invader Praised My Friendliness, So I Sent Him Straight to Hell 鬼子夸我亲善？我反手送他上西天 In the turbulent Republic of China, Jiangcheng was rife with undercurrents, and the smoke of the resistance against Japan’s espionage war quietly spread through the city. The unease of ordinary people collided with the revolutionaries’ somber silence. Hidden in the shadows, every faction maneuvered as currents churned beneath the surface. Every step forward was taken on the edge of a blade, and every breath carried the threat of death. As the shadow of a shattered nation fell across the land, a 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Reclusive Dragon of the City 都市宅龙 What happens when a dragon transmigrates into modern society? Does it sweep all before it? You'd think it'd be super dangerous, but it's actually so easy it makes you yawn? Wait, wait, wait. You're saying I'm the descendant of... who? A god? What the heck is that supposed to mean? The Esper Association, the Dark Dragon Guard, genetic experiments, a war between gods and demons? What is all this supposed to be? Things are gradually getting complicated. 96Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 17 I Return from the Forbidden Zone 我自禁区归来 [No System / No Transmigration / No Rebirth / No Cliches / No Harem. If you want a brainless power fantasy, this isn't for you.] After the Fall Power descended, countless protective barriers appeared across Huaxia, guarding its cities, towns, and villages. Inside the barriers, people were safe. The lands beyond them were known as the Forbidden Zones, because anyone who spent a day in one would lose their mind and turn into a terrifying Fallen Beast. When Bian Ning woke up, he found himself inexp 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Final Seven Days: Time-Space Hunter 七日终焉：时空猎人 [Don't Doubt It: The Past, Present, and Future Exist Simultaneously] I accidentally revealed the truth about the spacetime network as it exists today. Three years of painstaking work, day and night, and at last it's here! A hardcore story for a female audience! No brainless characters! No stale tropes! The pinnacle of eerie rule-based mysteries, delivering a double blow of mind-bending puzzles and heartbreak! Three trials built around layered concepts shatter your perception, while the suffocati 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 I'll Wait for You at the End of the World 在世间的尽头等你 (Urban legends + xianxia romance + traditional culture + past and present lives + reborn + tragic love between human and ghost) You lie beneath the spring, your bones turned to dust. I remain in the human world, my hair white with snow! Death is not the end. Being forgotten is! If, when I leave this world, a long-missed loved one or beloved comes to receive me, I would gladly and peacefully depart with a smile. If such a miracle truly happened, then death would not be a sorrow to me, but a reuni 31Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 20 Gentle Breezes, Northern Light 清风徐徐，北光照拂 A story concept I got from spinning a roulette wheel one day: Ling Beiyao: a teacher in an era of future technology Xu An: a doctor from another world Lin Yingchu: a demon king from an era of super-civilization (The protagonist was supposed to be just one person, but I ended up writing three.) The story is divided into the main storyline and individual character arcs. The main storyline follows the three protagonists from different worlds on their adventures in an era of super-civilization. The 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The World Enters Dreams and Awakens: My Fantasies Project Anything 全球入梦觉醒，我的幻想投影万物 Have you ever dreamed? Can the things in your dreams come to the real world? “They can, my dear dreamer.” Ming Qiao, a high school student living alone, has been haunted by the same strange dream for half a month. A misty wilderness, a distant towering pagoda. Whenever he falls asleep, he is plunged into it, walking endlessly with no way out. He thought it was just a stress-induced mental haze, until someone from his neighborhood was found brutally murdered at home, their insides hollowed out li 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 He Came from the Apocalypse and Became the Strongest in the New World 他来自末世，在新世界修成第一人 Transmigration + urban superpowers + cases + exploration + intelligent characters + ensemble cast Ding Yuanyi, a superpowered individual from the apocalyptic Blue Star, transmigrates to Kelanna, a mid-sized power on Mi Star. In this peaceful new world of abundance, Ding Yuanyi's power surpasses the highest level he reached in his previous life. Together with his companions, he investigates cases and explores mysteries in search of the truth and resources: the shrewd and cunning bureaucrat Gu Che 1.2kReads9.1Score10214d adds
- 23 I Touched Your Ashes. Keep Hanging Yourself 我碰了你的骨灰，你继续上吊 In the imperial capital, there was a young master named Nalan, the most gifted diviner in the land. The noble families all flocked to his residence to pay their respects. Later, that famous young master died, hanged from a willow tree. Su Nuo was a college student. Then she met a hanged ghost dangling from a willow tree. The ghost was rich and capable, but had no body. He said he could give Su Nuo gold. Su Nuo believed him. 59Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 24 The Silent Century 默声世纪 15Reads—Score214d adds
- 25 Heaven’s Aid 天之佐 [Sci-Fi] [Urban] [Martial Combat] [Wits and Strategy] [Teamwork] [Comedy] [Lighthearted] [Underdog] [Awakening] [Superhumans] [Ensemble Cast] Lan Tianzuo is an ordinary high school student. He never expected to get caught up in a conflict between superhumans before the college entrance exams, or to discover by chance that he had two souls in one body, along with supernatural abilities like blood replication and blood-based healing. In an instant, he went from being a good-for-nothing to ascendin 370Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Two Years as a Doormat, Then One Heavy Rain Woke Me Up 舔狗两年，一场大雨浇醒了我 After Two Years of Chasing Him, a Downpour Woke Me Up 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Is It Too Much for a Fate Card Master to Have Fifty-Two Fate Cards? 我一个命牌师五十二张命牌不过分 The powerful are humbled to the dust, the proud beg for what they can never obtain, the wanton Witch dies for love, the schemer dies for loyalty, the Traveler dies on the road home, the Grim Reaper is trapped by the River of the Underworld, the Shepherd dies for his faith, the Giant of Dusk falls before dawn, the Blazing Sun extinguishes the light of the ancient sun, the Imaginer never existed, the Thief ends up with nothing, and the Seer dies in pursuit of knowledge. The Sleepless one falls int 3.9kReads—Score1k14d adds
- 28 There Is No Door to the Moon Palace 月宫没有门 The Moon Palace Has No Doors 44Reads—Score114d adds
- 29 I Get One Day a Month to Do Whatever I Want 我每月拥有一次，为所欲为日 A real-world sandbox. On the last day of every month, the world freezes, and only the protagonist can move. He can do whatever he wants, treating the whole world as his private sandbox. He thought he could keep this bug to himself forever, but it turned out others could move too: the Month-End Man, the Faceless Man, the Parasites, the Gravekeeper, and more, appearing one after another as the story unfolds. 767Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 30 Moonlight over Goddess Lake 女神湖的月光 As modern pollution encroaches on the home of the gods, a Mosuo girl who refuses to accept her fate and a young man who relies on science must join forces. By bringing modern science and technology into harmony with traditional culture, they must restore vitality and help humanity and nature thrive together. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Can a Masculine High School Boy Transform into a Greatsword-Wielding Magical Girl? 阳刚男高会变身大剑魔法少女吗 [Magical Girl + Transformation + Diesel Punk + Urban High Martial Arts + Urban Supernatural Powers + Everyday School Life + High-Level Political Intrigue + Female Lead (Main Female Supporting Character)] [Inspired by Chinese-style dieselpunk magical girls. I thought the idea was fun, so I decided to write a story about it. The narrative follows three threads in parallel: battles, daily life, and political intrigue. The battle thread begins from the start, the daily-life thread starts in Chapter 32Reads—Score16714d adds
- 32 I Wish I Could Die in a Dream in Tokyo 如果能在东京的梦中死去就好了 I Wish I Could Die in a Dream of Tokyo 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Awakening: The Demonic Calamity 觉醒：妖祸之乱 [Sequences] + [One Heroine] + [Urban Awakening] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [High-Stakes Story] When neon lights up the city, have people ever looked up and wondered when the moon turned into an eerie red orb? Whenever night falls, the “monsters” lurking among the crowd bare their fangs and begin their feast. But even in the darkness, there is always a group of people protecting the ordinary, unknowing masses. They are the most admirable people, and also the most tragic. 978Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 34 Others Awaken Their Superpowers, but I Have to Beg for Mine 别人异能靠觉醒，我的异能靠求人 Original title: The Lantern Bearers of Huaxia (Slow-burn character growth + Not a power fantasy + Not a saintly protagonist + One heroine + No System. The early chapters lay a lot of groundwork and foreshadowing, so read on if you don't mind that.) After a sudden energy rain, why have beloved pets become vicious, and wild animals suddenly evolved to the top of the food chain? Will humanity ultimately become prey? Those with powerful energy, known as Flamebearers, are secretly selected to become 573Reads6.9Score10114d adds
- 35 On the Road: Even Picking Up a Cat Can Make You a God 人在车途：捡只猫也能成神 [Funny and lighthearted + Modern urban high martial arts + Apocalypse train + All kinds of contrasts + Ensemble cast] The mist invades, and the apocalypse begins. Amid the dark stars, countless wondrous and magnificent trains appear in the sky. The Damocles, bound for the sacred mountain; The Black Dragon, the supreme ruler of the Lighthouse Nation; The Knight-Errant, filled with wandering martial heroes; And the Dusk, whose only crew member is its captain, a survivor of a shipwreck. Countle 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Gazing Across the Four Seas 观四海 This isn't a conventional web novel. It features multidimensional space, rotating and traversing time sequences, and a diverse world of mutated races (beastfolk, insect races, marine life, and more), with varied narrative styles, interlocking plotlines, major foreshadowing, and tightly closed logical loops. The male lead, Qin Wei, can communicate with marine life and is also the chosen one most trusted by the Insect Queen. He seems to keep awakening as time turns, yet fails again and again. He m 178Reads—Score1114d adds
- 37 I Have a Bestiary of Monsters 我有一个妖怪录 (One female lead, not a power fantasy, urban supernatural abilities, with elements of infinite-level progression. The protagonist grows stronger over time, and the story gets better the further it goes. From Volume Two onward, the action never lets up!!!) Spiritual energy, supernatural abilities, demon souls, the Demon Soul Record… Qi Le accidentally stumbled into the world of the Awakened, beginning a fantastic journey. Pacts, organizations, spirit realms, demon soul realms… On a path strewn wi 1kReads9.2Score11014d adds
- 38 The Code Immortal Realm: I Am the Heavenly Dao 代码仙域，我即是天道 My name is Tian Yingxue, and this is the tenth time I've been reborn. The Heavenly Dao played a cruel joke on me. On one hand, it granted me a golden finger of an opportunity, giving me a natural fire spirit root, letting me establish my Foundation at ten, form my Golden Core and keep my youthful appearance at nineteen, and reach the threshold of ascension at a hundred. On the other hand, it made me perish in the tribulation lightning as I ascended, then sent me back to the day before I was to j 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 I Save Another World in My Own Novel 我在我的小说里拯救异界 The author simply wants to write a book, to bring the world and the light in their heart to life! Synopsis: The conflicts and eventual unification of seven worlds governed by independent yet interconnected laws: the worlds of humans, demons, spirits, the underworld, devils, heaven, and the void. A story about growth, bonds, and remaking the rules. (Dear readers, bring your sharp minds! A slow-burn, satisfying read: no brainless antics, no harem, no womanizing protagonist, and plenty of life’s ph 40Reads—Score214d adds
- 40 Humanity's Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 人类觉醒日:我们删除了仇恨程序 Humanity’s Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Negative-Equity Lovers 负资产恋人 (A work of realism. The story starts slowly, but its impact builds.) A middle-class man in his thirties is hit by the property bubble’s collapse. With his assets shrinking and his marriage all but over, I had planned to give up and lie flat in this city. Until one day, Lin Shu, a fragile-looking college girl full of contradictions, barged into my chaotic life under the guise of a mysterious tenant. She’s sensitive and vulnerable, yet has an instinct for influencer culture that runs deep. To put 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Arcane Codex 异能铭录 [Urban supernatural powers] [Ensemble cast] [Rise of water abilities] [No harem] [Eight Extraordinary Meridians] When a young man awakens his innate power on his eighteenth birthday, is it a sign of mental illness or the inheritance of his bloodline? Beyond the increasingly prosperous life of the city, could people with supernatural abilities exist in a parallel world? Amid your studies and work, have you ever thought about changing the world? Changing the future? Even in the modern society we l 7kReads8.3Score60814d adds
- 43 Apocalypse: The Villain Doesn't Want to Live Off the Protagonist 末世：反派不想吃主角软饭 [Light and breezy, not invincible + Game + Fake villain + One heroine (truly one heroine) + Protagonist suffers + A tiny bit of heartbreak + Hypocritical kindness (the male lead isn't cold-hearted)] I'm writing too badly, so I'm giving up. 92Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 44 Peerless Among Ten Thousand Spirits 万灵无双 A teahouse from the start, yet the Heavenly Dao claims I'm harboring divine beasts. Mysterious supernatural cases keep finding me, and now I've been diagnosed with a terminal illness! But I've discovered there are things in this world that can extend my life The last breath a spirit refuses to surrender A star shifted by someone's hand on a compass A lost art that the sages pursued with their lives A scheme passed down by emperors for a thousand years... Among the three teachings and nine schoo 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 I Just Wanted to Work Out. How Did I Become the Terminator? 我就想健个身，怎么成终结者了？ [Scheming] [Face-Slapping] [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [Urban Fantasy] [Funny and Lighthearted] [Urban Superpowers] Others awaken superpowers: controlling fire, controlling electricity, making clones, flying. Jiang Sen awakens the power to turn you back into an ordinary person. Then he uses the muscles he has trained for years to have a “friendly” talk with you about life. Jiang Sen: “Powers? They’re nothing in front of me. Prepare to face my Lion’s Fist!!!” Awakened superpowers? All flash 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 In the Name of Fate 以命运之名 The God of War’s spear is already at humanity’s throat. The God of Secrets is peering into the world’s mysteries. The God of Judgment seeks to weigh the world. The God of Prophecy wants to change the future. The body of the God of Redemption is rotting. The God of Reincarnation seeks to transcend the cycle. The God of Life is sculpting his perfect creation. Xu Yuan flicked the Coin of Fate high into the air and explained with a shameless grin: “My ability is mine, and your ability might be mine 5.9kReads8.3Score46614d adds
- 47 Kill That Tomato Writer 杀死那个番茄作家 [Many years later, facing the firing squad, Kareni Na Ka will recall the afternoon when I dragged him into the book.] “Can I really write the blurb like this...?” “Tsk, I’m imitating One Hundred Years of Solitude.” “Who even reads One Hundred Years of Solitude these days? Do you read it?” “Then... should we change it?” “Never mind, let’s keep it. Nobody reads blurbs anyway.” 1.5kReads—Score14814d adds
- 48 The Human Feast: A Horror Banquet, Nine Heavens for a Corpse 人体盛宴：恐怖宴会——一个尸体的九重天 A Feast of Flesh: The Terrifying Banquet: A Corpse's Ninth Heaven —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 Hello, Ghost Bride. I Think We've Met Somewhere Before 你好阴婚娘子，我好像在哪见过你 [White Moonlight + Local Legends + A Dream of Yellow Millet] Jiang Chen was born in the yin year, on the Ghost Festival, at the yin hour. He was born with an ill-fated destiny and a heavy yin aura. Rumor had it that he had caused his parents' deaths. To ward off the calamity fated to befall him when he came of age, he had no choice but to enter into a ghost marriage. But the bride from this ghost marriage looked more and more familiar to him. It was as if he'd seen her somewhere before. 2.7kReads—Score19314d adds
- 50 Rebirth: The Awakening of Will, the Remaking of the Heavens 新生：意念苏醒，再造诸天 160 sequences + 35 upgrade paths + logical deduction + a System golden finger… Once, this world was built to exile “sinners.” Later, it became a virtual stage where countless ordinary people could experience different lives. But at some point, the people who entered became completely disconnected from the real world, able only to repeat their cycles in this virtual realm. Until one day, some people began to awaken “Extraordinary” abilities. The Enlightened gain extraordinary power through awaken 157Reads—Score1314d adds
