Dungeon Crawler RPG Crowdfunding Campaign Crushes Goals

Renegade Game Studios' new tabletop games based on the popular Dungeon Crawler Carl book series raise over $3.5 million in a single day.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:25pm by

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An extreme close-up of a shattered, glittering glass surface in warm, high-contrast tones of amber, crimson, and gold, conceptually representing the overwhelming success of the Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop games crowdfunding campaign.The Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop games crowdfunding campaign has already exceeded all expectations, shattering its initial goals and raising over $3.5 million in a single day.Portland Today

Renegade Game Studios has launched a crowdfunding campaign for two new tabletop games based on the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series, and the campaign has already raised over $3.5 million - far exceeding its initial $250,000 goal. The games include a full RPG set in the 'World Dungeon' and a deckbuilding game called Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable.

Why it matters

The massive success of this crowdfunding campaign demonstrates the strong fan demand for more Dungeon Crawler Carl content across different mediums, including books, TV, toys, and now tabletop games. It also highlights the continued popularity of the LitRPG genre and the ability of established book series to translate into successful tabletop adaptations.

The details

The Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG is described as a 'full-skill based TTRPG' with over 30 playable races and a variety of classes and subclasses. The gameplay is heavily focused on skill checks, with players rolling a 20-sided die for various actions while the GM never touches the dice. The second game, Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable, is a deckbuilding game based on the book series. Both tabletop titles are fully licensed and developed by Renegade Game Studios.

  • The crowdfunding campaign launched on April 14, 2026.
  • The campaign will run until May 15, 2026.
  • The games are expected to be fulfilled and delivered to backers in late October 2026.

The players

Renegade Game Studios

A tabletop game publisher that has developed licensed games based on popular franchises.

Matt Dinniman

The author of the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series, which is the basis for the new tabletop games.

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What they’re saying

“The Dungeon Crawler Carl books are having a moment right now. Matt Dinniman's popular LitRPG series is getting a TV show, a new line of toys, and now a couple of new tabletop offerings are on the docket.”

— Jacob Kienlen, Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer

What’s next

The crowdfunding campaign will remain open until May 15, 2026, giving fans more time to pledge and unlock additional stretch goals. Once the campaign ends, Renegade Game Studios will begin the process of fulfilling the tabletop games, with an expected delivery date of late October 2026.

The takeaway

The overwhelming success of the Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop games crowdfunding campaign demonstrates the enduring popularity of the book series and the strong demand from fans for more content in different mediums. This will likely lead to further expansion of the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe across various entertainment platforms.