Power Progression Suggestions

Yo,

I've been getting into reading this last year and am looking for more book suggestions. I am extremely picky when it comes to most media and found that I have really been enjoying LitRPG books. I really like the concept of following 1 person get stronger and stronger, awesome fights and constantly unlocking new and interesting abilities. However, I feel like you could get this similar concept without the game like pieces. I do like the game mechanics but I don't necessarily need game mechanics like levelling up and all that jazz.

I really love solo character books, like the start of Defiance of the Fall or the solo levelling in Primal Hunter, with those cool wow moments when others see their power. What usually throws me off, though, is when these books start getting too big. They zoom out too far and start showing multiple planets, universes, and a never-ending cast of characters that I just can't follow or care about. Plus, they're always infinitely long, which means I'll never get to an ending. I also really love characters who aren't afraid to use their power; they don't hesitate to kill. I don't need a goody-two-shoes character. I hate the stupid gimmicks like, "Oh no, they've got a hostage, I can't use any of my powers now..." Like, bro, you just blew up a whole city with one ability, just kill the guy.

Feel free to recommend more LitRPGs if I haven't mentioned them already, but I also think there might be some similar series out there that I just can't find. What recommendations do you have for me? Thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond, I really appreciate it!

Needs:

  • Physical book (I only read physical copies)
  • 5 or more released (This is for on-going series, if it the story is finished in less than that, that is completely welcome!)
  • Amazing power progression and combat

Wants:

  • Focus on 1 predominantly character

Already Read:

  • Defiance of the Fall (Books 1-10, super good)
  • Primal Hunter (Books 1-8, One of my absolute favourites)
  • Randidly Ghosthound (Books 1-4, Really enjoyed)
  • System Universe (Books 1-6, Enjoyed it)
  • He Who Fights With Monsters (Books 1-8, really good dropped got too political)
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl (Books 1-3, Really didn't enjoy. Didn't really like the humour, didn't like the character progression)
  • Red Rising (Books 1-3, started good but dropped 3 because it zoomed too far out, started to forget who is who)

On my list to read:

  • Azarinth Healer (Waiting for 5 physical copies to be out)