Best player/hunter Manhwa with female protagonists

Key things

• Dungeon/hunter manhwa lacks female protagonists, but the ones offered offer a unique take on the genre.
• Sorry, but I'm normal
  adds a female lead to the genre and features an overpowered protagonist who embraces a normal life.
• Unique as a manhwa
  Housekeeper in the dungeon
  explore domestic themes and offers a witty and charming twist on the genre.

Manhwa about hunters or players have always been very popular, but their prevalence in the media increased after success Solo leveling. Many readers love the reverse setting of isekai, where fantasy elements are incorporated into the normal world and the intense action that comes with it. However, there is a problem.

Almost none of the dungeon and hunter manhwa have a female protagonist. Of the many stories out there, only a handful feature a female lead, but despite this lack of representation, these manhwas are all interesting with unique takes on the hunter/gamer theme.

Updated December 7, 2024 by Garrett Huon: While there are plenty of dungeon/hunter manhwa, there are very few with female protagonists. This update adds Sorry, But I'm Normal to the list, which features an overpowered protagonist struggling to remain unknown. Item descriptions have also been expanded to give readers a better idea of ​​the story and plot, which will hopefully help them if they're looking for suggestions for dungeon/hunter stories with female protagonists.

8 Sorry, but I'm normal

The strongest hunter tries to live a normal life

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2023 to present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy
• Author: Saekchae
• Illustrator: A1

It's quite common in hunter manhwa for protagonists to hide their abilities. Woo Yeon-Hee has been hiding her abilities since the day portals appeared on Earth. In the midst of all the chaos and carnage, she woke up as an S-rank hunter who would eventually become the most powerful hunter in South Korea and the world. However, due to her immense trauma, she kept herself aloof in order to continue living a normal life with her mother. She even creates an alternate identity to avoid being noticed.

Despite the interesting premise, it's a pretty standard hunting manhwa. Yeon-Hee hides her identity as the strongest hunter, but her alias is also incredibly powerful, which defeats the purpose of the other identity. The action doesn't flow as well as in other manhwas, but the powers and abilities presented are fun and unique enough to stand out. Not much has happened in the plot yet, but there are hints that time travel will be a factor in the future.

7 Zero game

The unfortunate girl participates in the Ultimate Death Game

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.62
• Published: 2016 to present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Survival
• Author: Zelbasen
• Illustrator: Zelbasen

As the name suggests, Zero game is a survival game where people compete for the prize of a new life or a chance to start over. The main character is Hanna Yoo, a girl who has gone through many hardships after the death of her parents. The day her aunt kicks her out, she gets invited to the Zero Game, where the prize is a second chance at life. Fortunately, he starts the game with a huge lead, even if he doesn't know it.

Much like the towers manhwa, Zero Game is more than just kill or be killed. It's a series of scenarios and challenges, each with different requirements, making each part of the story unique. There are a lot of great characters that go through their own journey and growth, so there aren't really any throwaway characters. This is a similar epic adventure Tower of Godand despite certain hiatuses in the plot, it keeps getting better.

6 Class S Civil Servant Hunter Resignation Record

The system fell in love with her so she became an S class

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2024 to present
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy, Romance
• Author: Nail
• Illustrator: Yurisa

One of the main parts of dungeon manhwa is the existence of a “system”. Most of the time he's just a tool or a background detail, but in this manhwa he acts as his own character. The protagonist, Yoon Seora, accidentally contracts with Earth's system manager, bringing her rank from F to S. This exclusive offer comes with a number of bonuses, including stat boosts, direct system communication, and a weapon.

This manhwa is similar to many other hunter stories, using many of the same plots and tropes, but with its own flair. The system talks to Seora through various emotes and is honestly a great addition to the story that keeps the atmosphere light. There is a bit of a reverse harem situation as Seora attracts the attention of many important characters, but it doesn't really interfere with the overall plot. It's a great story for casual reading.

5 Housekeeper In The Dungeon

The most powerful job is a housewife

• MyAnimeList Score: N/A
• Published: 2023 to present
• Genres/Themes: Fantasy, Romance
• Author: Hwanggeum Song
• Illustrator: NARAK

Although many manhwa hunters focus on the fighting aspect, this one deals more with the domestic side of things. An average office worker named Lee Huina suddenly wakes up during the night shift, but instead of getting a great class, she gets a housekeeper. He may not know how to fight, but he can make the comfiest beds, grill the best pork belly, and remove the toughest stains. It turns out to be really useful as hunters often suffer from their heightened senses and her powers are able to help them.

This manhwa really stands out because of its unique premise and ideas. There are tons of manhwa where the main character becomes a production-type hunter instead of a combat type, but none have tackled anything like cleaning the house. The story basically treats the hunters like giant children, and Huina ends up being the unofficial mother of the guild. It's a funny and charming story full of domestic fluff.

4 My brothers, the main characters

What it's like to live with the main characters of Manhwa

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.77
• Published: 2022 to present
• Genres/Themes: Comedy, Fantasy
• Authors: An-gyeong Wonsung-i
• Illustrator: Toothed

As for this genre of manhwa, My brothers, the main characters is one of the most unique stories out there. It follows Lee Bobae, a young alchemist, as her family miraculously comes back together after years of tragedy. At once, he has to take care of a returnee, a regressor, and a transmigrant and help them adjust to normal life. Now that he doesn't have so many worries, he can also start considering his own interests and goals.

If every single manhwa action cliché was combined to form one story, this would be it. It encapsulates all these plots and shows them from an outside perspective. Bobae has to deal with one brother who comes back from the future and makes rash decisions because he knows too much. He has another brother who was in a coma for years before waking up as a noble from another world. Finally, her oldest brother is a dimensional monster capable of destroying worlds. The three of them are living their own stories and she's on her way.

3 Ranker's Guide to Living an Ordinary Life

The most powerful hunter does not want to work

• MyAnimeList Score: 6.82
• Published: 2024 to present
• Genres/Theme: Fantasy, Romance, Reverse Harem
• Author: Theses
• Illustrator: Zikmik

Overpowered protagonists are a staple of dungeon manhwa, but each character uses their powers in a different way. In this manhwa, Gyeon Ji-oh uses them to get out of schoolwork and escape her mom's punishment. She is content to be lazy and waste every day as the most powerful ranker. That is, until she meets Dohyeon Baek, who tells her that the world is about to end. Although she doesn't take him seriously, her life is then turned upside down.

When it comes to dungeon manhwa, this one gives the reader a unique perspective. The main character may be incredibly strong, but she is also very young compared to the other main characters. Her fears and anxieties about being a hunter definitely make her feel more like a real person. This story is more of an exploration of Ji-oh's trauma and how he overcomes or copes with it. It's an incredibly interesting look at strong protagonists and the responsibilities they carry.

2 An S-class hunter doesn't want to be a mean princess

The climber is forced into a relationship

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.15
• Published: 2024 to present
• Genre/Themes: Fantasy, Isekai, Villainess
• Author: Haegang
• Illustrator: Blue Canna

Manhwa about hunters and players usually take place in the real world or in a story-specific tower, but what would happen if a hunter was isekai'd? In this manhwa, Kim Yi-Young dies in a car accident, but instead of going to the afterlife, she receives an offer. If she climbs the tower, she could get her life back. Unfortunately, even after reaching the top floor, her reward was to be sent out into the world in a romance novel as the villainous Renee Macias.

This manhwa may be the first to combine the theme of villainy and hunter, and it's actually a great twist on both. It leans more towards the Shojo side of things because of the setting, but the main character remains sufficiently overpowered and cool. By far the best part of the story is Renee's refusal to give in to a forced romance. Her only way out of the book world is to hook up with one of the male characters, but she is vehemently against it. It's incredibly refreshing to see, especially in a Shojo manhwa.

1 I stole the soul of the first ranker

One accident leads her to be the strongest

• MyAnimeList Score: 7.49
• Published: 2022 to 2024
• Chapters: 100
• Genres/Themes: Action, Fantasy
• Author: Sulpurenamu
• Illustrator: Ijeong

I stole the soul of the first ranker is a great hunting story that uses many traditional concepts and manages to add its own twist to the idea. The main character, Son Mo-Ah, accidentally becomes a hunter after being dragged into a dungeon. He can collect 100% of any special resource, which happens to include other people's souls. That's how she meets Seo Ji-han, the number one ranking. They start working together to defeat the dungeon bosses and she slowly becomes a force.

Among other hunting manhwas, this one is particularly well written. Some may find her progression too fast, but the story is all about her cheating skills and abilities beforehand. Mo-Ah's growth as a hunter and as a character is incredible and is part of what makes this manhwa so good. She was originally introduced as a production hunter, but her change to a fighter helped keep the story exciting and dynamic.