Summary
Manhwa about hunters or players have always been very popular, but their prevalence in the media increased after the success ofSolo Leveling. Many readers love the reverse isekai setting wherefantasy elements are incorporated into the normal worldand 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 numerous stories out there, only a handful feature a female main character, but despite this lack of representation, these manhwa are all interesting with unique perspectives on the hunter/player theme.
Updated July 18, 2025, by Garrett Huon:This update will add three more hunter manhwa featuring female main characters. Two of them involve overpowered protagonists who hide their powers to avoid unwanted attention, and the last one is about a young woman who awakens due to some unusual circumstances. These manhwa are still relatively new, so there aren’t many chapters, but they’re still very entertaining.
11Sorry, But I’m Normal
The Strongest Hunter Tries To Live A Regular Life
In hunter manhwa, it’s fairly common for protagonists to hide their powers. Woo Yeon-Hee has been hiding her powers since the day portals appeared on Earth. Amid all the chaos and carnage, she awakened as an S-rank hunter who would eventually be the strongest hunter in both South Korea and the world. However, due to her immense trauma, she has been keeping a low profile so she can continue to live a normal life with her mother. She even creates an alternate identity to avoid being noticed.
Despite the interesting premise, this is a pretty standard hunter manhwa. Yeon-Hee hides her identity as the strongest hunter, but her alias is also incredibly powerful, which defeats the purpose of the second identity. The action doesn’t flow as well as it does in other manhwa, 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 allusions to time travel being a factor in the future.
10S-Class Spirit Master’s Taming Diary
The Reincarnated Master Hides Her Power
In hunter manhwa, isekai stories usually involve going to an alternate dimension and returning to Earth. In this manhwa, Yuina was a spirit master in her past life who died while fighting monsters, and she was reincarnated on Earth where dungeons and hunters existed. One day, while running an errand, she encounters a spirit egg from her old world, and with just one touch, her powers as a spirit master reawaken.
For some readers, protagonists who hide their powers can be annoying, especially when they’re put in tough situations. Yuina is very much that kind of person, and she only uses her spirits when she absolutely needs to. However, this story isn’t just about raiding dungeons; there is a bit of romance in the background between Yuina and several other characters. It’s still being developed, so it’ll take some time before it’s actually important.
9Welcome To The Dungeon Hotel
The Dungeon Service Industry
Hunters and players are often seen as celebrities in manhwa, so it’s rare to have a protagonist who actively hates them. Lee Jeonghyo resents the world of dungeons and hunters because her dad died while fulfilling his duty as an S-rank. to get away from that part of society, she moves to a remote village and buys a small hotel. Unfortunately for her, she awakens with a special class that requires her to manage the hotel and serve hunters.
Daily life stories in these kinds of manhwa can be hit or miss, butDungeon Hotelis interesting because it focuses on interactions between hunters. Jeonghyo meets all kinds of people at her magic hotel, and while they get a reprieve from hunting, she can begin to understand the kind of people she’s always avoided. It’s a great set up for character development.
8Zero Game
An Unlucky Girl Takes Part In The Ultimate Death Game
Just as the title suggests,Zero Gameis about a survival game where people compete to win the prize of a new life or a chance to start over. The main character is Hanna Yoo, a girl who went through many hardships after her parents died. On the day her aunt kicks her out, she receives an invitation to the Zero Game, where the prize is a second chance at life. Fortunately, she starts the game with a huge head start, even if she doesn’t know it.
Similar to manhwa with towers, the Zero Game is more than kill or be killed. It’s a series of scenarios and challenges that each have different requirements, which makes each part of the story unique. There are a ton of great characters that go through their own journey and growth, so there aren’t really any throwaway characters. This is an epic adventure akin toTower of God, and despite some lulls in the plot, it does get better and better as it goes on.
7Civil Servant Hunter’s S-Class Resignation Log
The System Fell In Love With Her, So She Became S-Class
One staple in dungeon manhwais the existence of a “system.” Most of the time it’s just a tool or a background detail, but in this manhwa, it acts as its own character instead. The protagonist, Yoon Seora, accidentally makes a contract with Earth’s system manager, launching her rank from F to S. This exclusive deal comes with a variety of bonuses, including stat upgrades, direct communication with the system, and a gun.
This manhwa is similar to many other hunter stories, using many of the same plot points and tropes, but it does have its own flair. The system talks to Seora through various emoticons, and it’s honestly a great addition to the story that maintains a light atmosphere. There is a bit of a reverse harem situation as Seora attracts the attention of many high-profile characters, but it doesn’t really interfere with the overall plot. It’s a great story for a casual read.
6The Chick-Class Hunter Is Filial!
A Baby Becomes An SS-Class Crafter
Most hunter/player manhwa use adults as their protagonists, butChick-Class Hunteris a fun story about a kindergartner who awakens with amazing abilities. One day, a little orphan named Gur suddenly becomes a hunter and receives an L-rank skill that allows her to craft pretty much anything. She begins a business to make money using her skills, but she’s caught by Korea’s strongest hunter, Onjurim. Seeing her talent and concerned for her safety, Onjurim adopts Gur and becomes her guardian.
This manwha is incredibly cute and wholesome, especially among hunter manhwa, which are usually more action-oriented. Gur is a funny protagonist, and the author does a great job of making her feel like an actual child through her naivety and clumsiness. However, she’s quite smart and clever, which leads to many interesting developments in the story.
5Housekeeper In A Dungeon
The Most Overpowered Job Is Housekeeper
Although many hunter manhwa focus on the combat aspect, this one is more concerned about the domestic side of things.An average office workernamed Lee Huina suddenly awakens during the night shift, but rather than getting a cool class, she gets Housekeeper. She may not be able to fight, but she 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 enhanced senses, and her skills are able to help them.
This manhwa really stands out because of its unique premise and ideas. There are tons of manhwa where the protagonist becomes a production-type hunter instead of a combat one, but none have tackled anything like housekeeping. The story basically treats hunters as giant children, and Huina ends up being the unofficial mother of the guild. It’s a funny and charming story full of domestic fluff.
4My Brothers, The Protagonists
What It’s Like Living With Manhwa Main Characters
When it comes to this genre of manhwa,My Brothers, The Protagonistsis one of the most unique stories there are. It follows Lee Bobae, a young alchemist, as herfamily miraculously comes back togetherafter years of tragedy. All of a sudden, she has to take care of a returner, a regressor, and a transmigrator, and help them readjust to a normal life. Now that she doesn’t have as much to worry about, she can also start considering her own interests and goals.
If every single action manhwa cliché came together to create one story, it would be this one. It encapsulates all those plots and shows them from an outside perspective. Bobae must deal with one brother who returns from the future and makes rash decisions because he knows too much. She has another brother who was in a coma for years before he woke up as a noble from another world. Lastly, her oldest brother is a dimensional monster who can destroy worlds. The three of them are going through their own stories, and she’s just along for the ride.
3The Ranker’s Guide To Live An Ordinary Life
The Most Powerful Hunter Doesn’t Want To Work
Overpowered protagonists are a staple for dungeon manhwa, but each character uses their powers in different ways. In this manhwa, Gyeon Ji-oh uses them to get out of schoolwork and escape being punished by her mom. She’s satisfied being lazy and wasting each dayas the most powerful ranker. That is, until she meets Dohyeon Baek, who tells her that the world will end soon. Although she doesn’t take him seriously, her life gets turned upside down after that.
As far as dungeon manhwa go, this one gives the reader a unique perspective. The protagonist may be incredibly strong, but she’s also very young compared to 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 the way she overcomes or copes with it. It’s an incredibly interesting take on strong protagonists and the responsibility they hold.
2S-Class Hunter Doesn’t Want To Be A Villainous Princess
A Tower Climber Is Forced Into A Relationship
Manhwa about hunters and players are usually set in the real world or a story-specific tower, but what would happen if a hunter was isekai’d? In this manhwa, Kim Yi-Young dies in a traffic accident, but instead of going to the afterlife, she is given 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 to the world inside a romance novel as the villainess Renee Macias.
This manhwa might be the first tocombine the villainess and hunter themes, and it’s actually a great twist on both. Because of the setting, it leans more on the Shojo side of things, but the main character remains sufficiently overpowered and cool. By far the best part about the story is Renee’s refusal to give in to the forced romance. Her only way out of the book world is to couple up with one of the male characters, but she is ardently against it. It’s incredibly refreshing to see, especially in a Shojo manhwa.
