Novels like Transmigrating to a Primitive World
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- 1 Starting from Scratch: I Have a Tribe in the Great Wilderness 从零开始：我在大荒有个部落 Mu Yun transmigrated into the Great Wilderness and became a member of the Tao tribe, a fugitive tribe in that vast land. Since he was there, he might as well make the best of it. He had thought he could use his golden finger to make a name for himself in this world, give civilization a little push, and maybe even earn himself a title like one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. But the more Mu Yun learned about this world, the more he realized it was far more complicated than he had imagi 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Transported to the Wilderness, I Snag a Man to Survive! 穿到蛮荒，拐个男人求生存！ When she opened her eyes and saw a huge figure dressed in animal skins, Sang Yi thought she must have been kidnapped and sold to a primitive tribe somewhere in Africa. But weren't these primitive people a little too tall? As she trembled in fear, a man with a scraggly beard picked her up with one hand, casually slung her over his shoulder, and strode into the primeval forest. Sang Yi was a little afraid of heights, so she promptly fainted... 337Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 3 Making a Fortune in the Wilds 在蛮荒时代发家致富 Yu Li stared in disbelief. Fine, even if she had transmigrated, why did she have to end up in prehistoric times? Where were the handsome young men with long hair down to their waists, draped in silk and blessed with peerless beauty, like the ones in all those transmigration novels? Why was she stuck with nothing but primitive men wrapped in animal skins? She really couldn’t appreciate the looks of these cavemen! Hmm? Chief of the tribe, you aloof caveman, what exactly do you mean by that smile? 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 One Hundred Thousand Years in Prehistory: Building a Civilization of City-States 我在史前十万年，建立城邦国文明 [Primitive fiction + primordial-world fiction + creation fiction + prehistoric era + giant beasts + war + kingdoms + kings] I am the king of the last tribe of upright humans. To resist the Neanderthals’ invasion, I founded a city-state for my people. Far away, another human species, led by a god, suddenly invaded our homeland and demanded that we accept their god’s faith. “No!” There are no gods in this world. Even if he’s a true god, I’ll still cut him down. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Reborn: The Rise of a Wild Tribe 重生：野性部落崛起 [No System + One Female Lead] The male lead studied history in the modern world. After getting into a car accident on his way to a history museum, he is reborn in prehistoric times. See how he leads his tribe from humble beginnings to greatness, one step at a time… 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Transmigrating to the Primitive Era: Farming, Conquering, and Becoming King 穿越原始：种田争霸做国王 In the late stages of primitive society, tribes are locked in constant conflict. Faced with internal strife and external threats, Zhang Shan, who has transmigrated from another world, uses his knowledge to lead this small tribe to rise step by step and become a regional overlord. 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Building an Empire from the Stone Age 从原始人开始建立帝国 Divine One, what is this? In the first year after transmigrating, everyone curiously asked as they looked at the weapons in their hands. This is a bow! Oh! Divine One, what is this? In the third year after transmigrating, everyone asked as they looked at the armor they were wearing. This is armor! Oh! Many years later, as they gazed at the magnificent city before them, they asked that same question again. Divine One, what is this! This is an empire! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Transmigrating to Primitive Society: The Great Chieftain 穿越原始社会之大酋长 A genius agriculturalist and novice mage is ambushed and transmigrates to a primitive society. In this ancient age, humanity is only just beginning to develop. Is everything really as history tells it? Were there ancient gods, as legend claims? Was there a prehistoric civilization? Did aliens exist? Then join the protagonist as he explores the ancient world and lays the foundations of humanity's wondrous civilization! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Chief from the Start: Giving the Tribe a Taste of Industrial Might 酋长开局，给部落亿点工业震撼 [No System] [Thick-skinned and ruthless] [Hardcore, homespun technology] Su Bai unexpectedly transmigrates to the Stone Age, nine thousand years in the past, and becomes the great chief of the Baidi Tribe. In an era when hunger and barbarism plague humanity, Su Bai uses industrial knowledge from the future to lead his tribe onto the path of technology thousands of years ahead of schedule. Raise livestock, select crops and cultivate farms, smelt iron and cast cannons, build cities and trade, conq 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 I Became a Shaman in a Primitive Tribe 我在原始部落当神棍 A promising new author writing a primitive-era story. I hope you enjoy it. If you don't, please don't curse me. I've got depression. I'll die just to prove it, believe me? [Primitive People] [Farming] [Infrastructure Development] [Conquest] [An Imaginary Otherworld, the Age of Dinosaurs Meets the Primitive Era] After his college thesis gets rejected, the protagonist flies into a rage and conducts an experiment based on his own paper. He's determined to show those graduate students, PhDs, and aca —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Ghostly Energy Returns: From the Start, I Have a Tribe 鬼气复苏，开局一个部落 [Ghost-taming + farming + pioneering a ghost-infested continent] Ghost tamer Ye Feiling is reborn in the future as the shaman of the Nuwa Tribe, in a wasteland era when ghost energy has returned. She explores ruins in a world shrouded in ghost fog, develops her tribe, gathers resources, and tames ghost spirits. Ultimately, relying on the Ghost Star technology System, she establishes a new ghost-tech civilization on an Earth where ghost energy has returned. She leads her people to conquer other t 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Primitive Tribe: The Gods Sent Me to Save Humanity 原始部落：天神派我来拯救智人 No superpowers, only hunger and cold. With advanced technology, sound management, and a growing population, he will contend with heaven and earth to secure the necessities of life, and battle beasts and men to expand his territory. When the protagonist discovers that Homo sapiens are constantly being oppressed and slaughtered by other human species, he has no choice but to embark on a path of conquest. A sudden storm carries Tian Hao back to a savage, primordial age. When he opens his eyes, his 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Primitive Wilderness from the Start: Our Witch Can Do It All 开局蛮荒：我们的巫她样样全能 [Leveling progression + cultivation in a primordial wilderness + face-slapping + gourmet food + beast taming + all-around heroine] What is a shaman? A mediator between heaven, earth, ghosts, and spirits! Invoking the gods, performing Nuo dances, divining, healing the sick, and praying for blessings are the true foundations of shamanism. Insect poisons and curses are merely side paths. They say a new ancient shaman has arrived at the Shaman God Temple, and the totem warriors awakened by her achie —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Primordial Flame: The Gourd Spirit Wars 原始火种：葫灵战纪 While exploring the Arctic, historian Xuan Hu accidentally fell into an ice crevasse and activated the core of an ancient flame, the “White Stone,” transmigrating to a primitive world filled with totems. His soul inhabits the young chieftain of the Rhino Horn Tribe, where he awakens the “Gourd Totem,” which can tame giant beasts, cleanse calamities, and contain the energy of the flame. To gather the scattered fragments of the flame and lead his people across impassable barriers back to their hom —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Primordial Continent: Lord of the Wilderness 原史大陆之蛮荒主宰 Wang Hu unexpectedly transmigrated to a small tribe on a primitive continent, where he awakened the blessing ability of a shaman and gained the right to inherit the shaman's role. Using modern wisdom to benefit his tribe and shamanic arts to awaken the abilities of its warriors, he steadily rose in prestige until every tribe member sincerely submitted to him. He began his conquest, ultimately uniting the wilderness and leaving behind a legend. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 I Built Mechs in the Primitive Age 我在原始时代开机甲 [System] [Farming] [Beastfolk Girls] [Mecha] Forced to transmigrate to a primitive world, he obtains a powerful mecha and battles ancient beasts to survive and protect his tribe... [Includes some original monster illustrations] 38Reads8.2Score314d adds
- 17 Return to the Primitive Era: Become a Wild Man, Farm, and Build a City 回到原始时代当野人王种田建城池 Good morning, everyone! Women, come over and give me a massage. Men, go shovel manure! Have you eaten? If not, eat two of my fists! Pure wild people, no System! A true man is born between Heaven and Earth. Even in primitive times, he should be the wildest of the wild! The protagonist transmigrates and has to survive alone in the wilderness from the start. Different environments lead to different paths of development. Follow him as he gradually mines and gathers resources, discovers others like h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Soar, Primitive People! 腾飞吧，原始人 [Primitive Society + Strong Heroine + Farming + No Romance] What would happen if a woman with no passion for life transmigrated to prehistoric times? I’m a new writer, and this is my first novel. My writing isn’t very good, so I welcome all feedback, positive or negative. 47Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 19 This Primitive Man Is a Bit of a Rogue 这个原始人有点骚 [Primitive people + farming + shamanic charlatan + lighthearted + wilderness survival + survival skills] Chen Feng transmigrates! He arrives in an absurd world where dinosaurs, ferocious beasts, all kinds of exotic plants, and humans coexist. This world isn't exactly friendly to humans. To survive in the wilderness, Chen Feng has no choice but to pose as a shaman. In the end, he shoulders the mission of saving humanity! 81Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 20 Reborn in a Primitive Tribe 我重生到了原始部落 A good-for-nothing who loved martial arts was left gravely injured by professional boxer James during a match and died despite efforts to save him. After death, he was unexpectedly reborn as the son of a tribal chief 50,000 years ago. From then on, he resolved to rule the world and save his tribe from dire straits. Surrounded by beautiful women, he built houses on a grand scale, domesticated animals, farmed the land, and traded goods, ushering primitive society into civilization ahead of its tim 25Reads5.8Score114d adds
- 21 We Are All Transmigrators 我们都是穿越者 While passing through the Bermuda Triangle, MH370 suddenly vanished without a trace. A space-time tunnel carried the plane to an unknown planet. To survive, the passengers began a legendary new life on this barren world, among primitive people and all manner of animals. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Transmigrating to a Primitive Tribe: Hunting, Farming, and Building an Imperial City 原始部落穿越记：狩猎种田筑皇城 [Stone Age, farming, hunting, extreme cold, rise to become the Human Emperor] On a day when temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius, a CEO of a viral recycling company was being interviewed inside an abandoned tank. The interior was stifling as a steamer, and he was sweating buckets. As he climbed out of the tank, there was a loud clang, and the stock of a gun slammed right into the top of his head, knocking him out cold! When he opened his eyes again, he had gone straight from being “hot as a dog” 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 An ’80s Kid’s Classmates in Honghuang 80后的同学在洪荒 Tian Yi, an ordinary mercenary, transmigrates into a primeval world. Using modern knowledge and military tactics, he gradually leads humanity to rise to greatness. I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Reborn in the Primitive Age 重生之原始时代 Shang Yu is unexpectedly reborn in prehistoric times. With no weapons, he is chased by wild beasts; outnumbered, he is robbed by primitive people. With no pot or salt, all he can do is chew on bitter, charred fish. To survive, he makes fish traps, fires clay pots, builds houses, and crafts weapons. He fights beasts, primitive people, and the elements. A man never gives up. Farming, raising livestock, firing bricks, building houses, constructing cities... “Ancestors, you passed all this down to u 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Transmigrate to Ancient Times and Build Civilization with a System 穿越远古，带着系统创文明 [Transmigration + Farming + Infrastructure Building + Ancient Times + No Romance] Song Lu transmigrates to a desolate land. The ancient plants and animals there are unlike those in the world she came from. Enormous flying eagles, stunted, withered plants. Luckily, she's equipped with a System. Song Lu can only keep completing quests, leveling up her skills, and earning survival points to unlock different blueprints. She looks forward to returning to her original world once she finishes her quest 28Reads—Score214d adds
- 26 A Primitive Tribe, Starting from Scratch 原始部落从零开始 After transmigrating to the primitive era, Bei Cang becomes one of a group of several dozen wanderers. Birds of prey circle overhead, savage beasts stalk the land, and tribes stand everywhere. Watch Bei Cang lead his people, develop their tribe, and carve out a foothold in this primitive world. 150Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 27 The Primitive Era: From the Start, I Befriended Dinosaurs as Brothers 原始时代：开局跟恐龙称兄道弟 From the start, he swears brotherhood with a Fengshen Pterosaur! Recruit pterosaurs, dinosaurs, pliosaurs, mosasaurs, plateosaurs, plesiosaurs... Build an army that rules land, sea, and sky, and dominate the prehistoric age! The battle begins. I look forward to fighting alongside you! [Primitive people] [Catch dinosaurs] [Tame dinosaurs] [Dig deep tunnels] [Store plenty of grain] [Expand the population] [Build infrastructure] [Claim territory] 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Back to the Stone Age: Building a Savage World 回到石器时代建设蛮荒 (Ancient farming) + (metal smelting) + (leading a tribe to the pinnacle of its age) The protagonist transmigrates to a primitive tribe in the Neolithic Age. To survive better, he leads his people in building up the wilderness. As they develop and grow stronger, they compete on equal footing with one great figure after another. The Shennong, Youxiong, and Jiuli clans make their entrances one by one. Xuanyuan, Chiyou, and Kuafu all take the stage. Will he become part of the tide of history, or for 24Reads—Score314d adds
- 29 Chiyou Is Actually Me 蚩尤竟是我自己 [Transmigration + no System + farming + decisive and ruthless] Su Ming transmigrates to the Stone Age by accident. He only wanted to settle down, farm, and build up his tribe, but who could have guessed he would become Chiyou? Read on to see how he witnesses the birth of the Huaxia people in the savage age. 3Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 30 Transmigrating to an Ancient Tribe to Become Its Chief 穿越到远古部落当首领 After Xu Feng, a modern man, dies in an accident, his consciousness transmigrates into the body of a man from a primitive village in ancient times. The village has just been raided, and its original owner died in the attack. Reborn in the man’s body, Xu Feng uses his modern knowledge to help the village avert a crisis. But in this small and backward tribe, the struggle to survive never lets up. The entire village could be wiped out and reduced to dust at any moment. To survive and spread the civ 112Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 I Hit the Fast-Forward Button on Civilization 我为文明按了加速键 During a mission, modern soldier Yang Fei accidentally transmigrates to the prehistoric era, ten thousand years ago. Watching mammoths and saber-toothed tigers race across the grasslands, he falls into a long silence. What kind of sparks will fly when he encounters homeless natives? Can the rifle in his hands help them reclaim their home? Can farming and livestock raising, along with developing new technologies, speed up the progress of human civilization? What crises will arise when he forms an 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Road to Empire 帝国崛起之路 A laboratory explosion sent Li Quan, an agricultural student, transmigrating to the Stone Tribe in the age of the Great Wilderness. Here, food was scarce, and more than thirty people scraped by on hunting and gathering. Children fought over half a wild yam, while the old chief was slowly wasting away from a hunting injury. The threat of starvation was never far off. Armed with modern rice seeds and knowledge, Li Quan became an “oddity” in the tribe. Defying opposition, he cleared paddy fields b —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Great Chief of a Primitive Tribe 原始部落大酋长 No System, no golden finger, no peerless martial arts. A transmigration caused purely by accident. He leads primitive people in fishing, hunting, farming, and developing technology, conquers other tribes, and speeds up their progress. 41Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 34 Primitive Journey: Beginning with the Dragon Totem 原始征途：从龙图腾开始 It's a fight for survival against impossible odds, and a search for the roots of civilization! Yang Ge, a border guard, wakes after falling off a cliff to find himself in a primeval wilderness teeming with giant beasts and scattered tribes. Wounded and unable to speak the local language, he has only his military skills and a bullet casing engraved with the words, “Not an Inch Shall Be Yielded,” to rely on. Here, survival is the only rule. A fight to the death in a valley of venomous pythons, a 11Reads—Score414d adds
- 35 Ancient-Era Farming: The Changing Tides of Time 远古种田之沧海桑田 While conducting a geological survey in Shennongjia, Sang Tian unfortunately falls off a cliff and discovers she has traveled to ancient times. A group of hunter-gatherers find her and bring her back to their tribe. Outside the cave, towering ancient trees cast deep shadows, and the plants and animals are twice the size of their modern counterparts. The tribespeople have rudimentary tools and live in poor conditions. So developing cuisine, storing food, learning about useful plants, farming, rai 196Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Making Fire with Sticks from the Start, Building a Spaceship Five Hundred Years Later 开局钻木取火，五百年后我造飞船 During an interstellar mission, I accidentally fell into an alien primitive society and became the “Fire God sent from the heavens” to a tribe that ate raw meat and drank blood. No golden finger, no System, no cheats, just a head full of math and science. Starting with making fire by rubbing sticks together, I lit the flame of civilization with my own hands: I taught them farming, created a writing system, and smelted bronze; I advanced steam power, drew circuit diagrams, and solved equations... 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 A Transmigrate's Survival in Ancient Times 穿越远古生存记 (Spatial powers + building a tribe + ruthless combat + leveling up) He transmigrated by accident into the body of a primitive man in ancient times. Beasts roamed everywhere, the tribes were treacherous, and survival was hellish. Fortunately, fate smiled on him and he obtained a mysterious ring. See how he uses it to overcome deadly dangers and become a mighty warrior of the ancient world. 145Reads7.1Score1114d adds
- 38 Transmigration: From Grid Worker to Tribal Chieftain 穿越：从网格员到部落酋长 [Transmigration + tribal conflict + no System + no female lead] (He already commands an army of a hundred thousand, so dive right in.) A Shu transmigrates to the Neolithic Age and, after great effort, leads his tribe to unite the jungle. But he discovers that the civilizations beyond the mountains have already entered the Bronze Age and developed a slave society. Slavery? No way. Let's fight them! See how he draws on the knowledge and technology of the twenty-first century to lead his tribe, swe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Love Across Ancient Time and Space 相恋远古时空 Three years after graduating from the Agricultural University, the orphan Wuxia works at an agricultural research institute. During a work-organized expedition to Shennongjia, she falls into a sinkhole cave. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a strange world: a forest of towering trees that reach the clouds, rabbits bigger than sheep, and a pack of wolves on her very first night. That beautiful tiger-striped blanket under her tree looks nice, but why is it alive!!! And those ancient ancesto 25Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 40 After Nine Failed Transmigrations, I Become King of a Primitive Tribe 九次穿越失败，我在原始部落称王 Primitive + prehistoric + tribal [multiple women] [Transmigration] [farming] [hunting] [woolly mammoths] [saber-toothed tigers] [the protagonist has a golden finger] A little of that [development] [exploration] [the unusual] [conflict] [hegemony] The protagonist is an orphan. By day, he’s a beggar; by night, he tells fortunes from a street stall. While watching a livestreamer dance provocatively in the town square, he unexpectedly meets a white-bearded old man. They wager on a game of chess, and 285Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 41 Transmigrate to a Primitive Tribe: Unlocking the Compendium Earns Me Attribute Points 穿越原始部落，解锁图鉴就能加点 After an unexpected transmigration, Lu Yao finds himself in prehistoric times. He has a "Survival Handbook". As long as he makes something, he can earn stat points and unlock skills! The primitive people here each possess their own "divine powers," yet still lack common sense about everyday life. [Primitive Gate construction successful. Obtained 1 free attribute point. Unlocked skill: Rough Hide.] [Primitive Wooden Bed construction successful. Obtained 1 free attribute point. Unlocked skill: Sou 858Reads6.9Score10214d adds
- 42 Chronicles of the Savage Lands 蛮荒战纪 In a primeval land where a hundred races coexist, humanity struggles to defend itself on every side. A prodigal returns home, sword in hand, to slay demons and evil, establish a homeland, and conquer the world! 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Back to the Stone Age 回到石器时代 Li Shilu had been fascinated by China's mysterious traditions since childhood. After graduating from university, he stayed on to work at a folklore museum so he could devote himself to research. After spending some time preparing and organizing his materials, Li Shilu set out, following his grandfather's description, to find a mysterious cave and its equally mysterious inhabitants. He followed the white stone road, but slipped and fell, knocking himself unconscious. When he opened his eyes again 71Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 44 Striving in the Age of the Wilderness 奋斗在蛮荒时代 He arrived in the Age of Ancient Artifacts, and swore to lead his friends in bringing humanity out of the wilderness and beyond the Stone Age. From then on, he devoted himself to the hard work of cultivation! He also swore that through his own efforts, he would create an even greater people! Above all, he was grateful to his teachers from primary school, middle school, and university. It was only after finding himself in the Stone Age that he realized how useful every bit of knowledge they had t 35Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 45 Frozen Wilderness: I Slay My Way Through a Survival Show 极寒荒野，我在生存节目中杀穿 Jiang Ye would never forget how the woman he had loved with all his heart for five years, Lin Yinyin, swindled him out of his entire savings and then pushed him off the towering cliffs of Wang Hai with her own hands! When he opens his eyes again, he's reborn half an hour before the tragedy! His overwhelming hatred still burning, a cold, lifeless cubic space suddenly appears. Living things die inside! Three-meter pickup range! Absolute freshness! This top-tier refrigerator-like golden finger migh 609Reads7.2Score10114d adds
- 46 The Struggle for Supremacy Among Primitive Tribes 原始部落争霸 Ye Chen brought a Library System with him when he transmigrated to a primitive tribe. He led his people in building towns, growing rice, composing music, worshipping Heaven and Earth, and spreading civilization. With delicious food and pottery, he drew countless tribes to his side. With carriages and roads, he connected the land. While other tribes still worshipped beasts, Ye Chen's tribe already had its own civilization, laws, and order. A vast empire named Huaxia was slowly taking shape across 1.1kReads—Score11014d adds
- 47 Farming in the Wilderness: The Chieftain Coaxes Me to Have Babies Every Day 蛮荒种田：首领每天哄我生崽崽 He Tiantian takes a wrong turn into a savage world. The moment she opens her eyes, a man wearing nothing but a leaf skirt hoists her over his shoulder. Then he boldly declares to the other men, “This is my woman.” He Tiantian is speechless. She just wants to clear land, farm, and build a new civilization. Men will only slow down her career. Kisses, hugs, and being swept off her feet aren't her style, and she wants nothing to do with a domineering, clingy man. The man thinks: My wife is so cute w 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Civilization Game: I Become a Hero from the Start 文明游戏：开局直接做英雄 Civilization VI meets Clash of Clans? A civilization game appeared out of nowhere, and Mu Ziming somehow became the chief of a tribe. The tribe members all see him as a hero and the object of their faith, which is putting a ton of pressure on Mu Ziming. A hero? I'm not about to become some hero. Wouldn't it be better to lie flat and live an ordinary life? 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 I Transmigrated to Prehistoric Times: I Shocked the Cavemen from the Start 穿越原始时代：开局震惊原始人 [No System]+ [No golden finger]+ [Farming and warfare] Lin Hao, an avid survivalist, unexpectedly transmigrates to a savage and brutal prehistoric age! Giant crocodiles in the rivers, birds of prey with wingspans over five meters in the sky, and giant pythons, jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards on the ground… And a tribe of fanged, green-faced cannibals rules the entire mountain range, while hulking giants wreak havoc on the land… See how he uses the knowledge in his head to put down roots in 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I Transmigrated and Founded a Civilization 穿越后，我开创了文明 Development, farming, expansion, and a primitive age with no System This is mainly for entertainment, so please don't overanalyze it. After an accident, Qin Ming transmigrates to a savage prehistoric age! Giant beasts roam the land, and danger lurks everywhere! Raptors roar overhead, giant crocodiles lurk in the water, and fearsome saber-toothed tigers and enormous pythons over ten meters long hide in the jungle. Humanity has yet to reach the top of the food chain, and can only eke out an existe 177Reads6.3Score—14d adds
