Dungeon Crawler Carl: Mongo And Princess Donut Officially Announced

Published Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Since its publication back in 2020, the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe has taken the world by storm. Shooting to the top of the LitRPG charts, welcoming five sequels, and even securing itself a television adaptation, it is safe to say that the world created by author Matt Dinniman has made quite a name for itself.

After aliens known as the Borant Corporation strip-mine Earth and destroy all human-made structures, they soon force any surviving humans into a massive, 18-level underground World Dungeon. As two of the last survivors, the titular Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, are forced to complete the dungeon crawl, with their escapades being broadcast as part of a reality TV show.

With death being permanent, they must fight enemies, clear floors, manage resources, and gain sponsors in order to make it through the dungeon, and, as you can imagine, this causes a whole lot of chaos that has made the book series shoot to the top of the charts.

Now, to celebrate the popularity of the fantasy sci-fi series, it is set to receive its very own RPG titled Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable.

Beginning its life as a campaign over on BackerKit, Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable managed to earn a staggering $13,298,059 out of its original $250,000 goal, and thanks to over 55,000 backers, it is now set to launch this November, alongside a series of expansion packs, and even accompanying dice sets.

Created by Renegade Game Studios, Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable's official description reads as follows: "Get ready to enter your very own World Dungeon! Play as a familiar face, such as Carl, Donut, Florin, Prepotente, or build your own unique crawler, complete with a customizable class and race (if you survive to the third floor)!" As such, the full features list for this ambitious TTRPG is:

• 30+ playable races and a massive class roster with iconic subclasses
• Includes rules and guides to make your own classes, races and more which means nearly infinite character combinations of backgrounds, skills, races, and classes
• Physical and digital products including dice sets, a GM screen, a character journal, miniatures, and more
• Flexible backing with BackerKit's Pay Over Time on pledges $150+
• Stretch goals and achievements to keep the campaign going

However, as with many Kickstarter and BackerKit campaigns, customers can also choose some added extras to arrive alongside the product itself. For Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable, there are 31 add-ons for customers to choose from, ranging from $5 items all the way up to $65.

One such addition is the Mongo and Princess Donut Sticker Bundle, costing a respectable $10 and celebrating some of the franchise's most beloved characters, complete with an adorable art style. So, even if you cannot splash the cash too much, you can still commemorate your love for the LitRPG world by adorning your belongings with our favorite dinosaur and cat duo.

As mentioned, backers are set to receive Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable this November, and if you want to join in on the action, make sure to head over to the official Renegade Game Studios and secure your copy.

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