Isekai Punishment Program
- The World is Mine by Lyla Sage
A twisted villainess fantasy where the protagonist is forced into a role that was never hers, and must claw her way toward freedom in a world rigged to hate her. - Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World by Tappei Nagatsuki
A psychologically intense isekai where the protagonist dies and resets endlessly, navigating trauma, social deception, and a corrupt fantasy world with limited agency. - Villains Are Destined to Die by Gwon Gyeoeul
A dark otome isekai where the protagonist inhabits the body of the hated villainess and must survive a story rigged for her death, using knowledge of the game to avoid doomed routes. - I’m in Love with the Villainess by Inori
A subversive isekai where the heroine rejects the hero route entirely, focusing instead on the supposed “villainess” while exploring class dynamics, loyalty, and identity. - Only the Villain Can Save the World! by Hannah McBride
A revenge-driven fantasy where the villain isn’t what they seem, and the world’s concept of good and evil begins to fall apart the deeper the protagonist digs. - The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
A satirical yet emotional isekai where the main character is reborn inside a fantasy story and must play the villain role while trying to avoid an inevitable, gruesome death. - The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
A dark YA fantasy with dystopian elements, where the protagonist is trapped in a deadly system, forced to play roles for survival while discovering dangerous truths. - Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess by Gwon Gyeoeul
A noble girl reincarnates as a villainess in a brutal game, where even minor missteps lead to punishment or death. Every relationship is a test of control, love, or manipulation. - Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
A lyrical fantasy exploring divine heritage, secret identity, and rebellion against fate—perfect for stories with family legacy, hidden truths, and slow-burning power. - This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
A poetic, time-bending novel filled with coded messages, forbidden connection, and rebellion against a system that demands loyalty. Ideal for thematic inspiration.