23+ Best Manhwa Like Pick Me Up!

If you loved Pick Me Up!, chances are you'll really enjoy Omniscient Reader, Tyrant of the Tower Defense Game and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Action, Adventure, Fantasy, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.

1. Omniscient Reader

Synonyms: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, ORV, Punkt Widzenia Wszechwiedzącego Czytelnika

Back then, Dok-Ja had no idea. He had no idea his favorite web novel 'Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse' was going to come to life, and that he would become the only person to know how the world was going to end. He also had no idea he would end up becoming the protagonist of this novel-turned-reality. Now, Dok-Ja will go on a journey to change the course of the story and save humankind once and for all. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

2. Tyrant of the Tower Defense Game

Synonyms: I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game

"Protect the Empire" was considered unbeatable for over a decade until streamer extraordinaire "Mr. Gamer Geek" comes along and defeats the game on its hardest mode. But just when he's about to rest on his laurels, he's sucked into the world of the game by some mysterious figure and thrust into Prince Ash's body! Ash now realizes that every click and command he had mindlessly sent out had real, gruesome costs - including his teammates' lives that he sacrificed for the sake of victory. To make up for his previous actions, Ash promises to keep his whole team alive this time while using his wits and knowledge to survive the hellish onslaught of monsters. But who brought him to this world in the first place, and why? Ash may soon find the answers to these questions - if he can survive the bloody battlefield first! (Source: Tappytoon)

3. Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Synonyms: Surviving The Game as a Barbarian, เอาชีวิตรอดในเกมฉบับคนเถื่อน

After spending nine years on Dungeon and Stone, the role-playing game that no player has ever beaten, Han-Su Lee finally reaches the dungeon of the final boss. As soon as he opens the gate, however, he suddenly sees a message that says his tutorial has been completed and finds himself in the body of Bjorn Yandel, a real barbarian within the game. An exciting adventure awaits him as he endeavors to abide by the laws of the fictional world! (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

4. Solo Leveling

Synonyms: I Level Up Alone, Only I Level Up, 俺だけレベルアップな件

In a world where awakened beings called “Hunters” must battle deadly monsters to protect humanity, Seong Jin-U, nicknamed “the weakest hunter of all mankind,” finds himself in a constant struggle for survival. One day, after a brutal encounter in an overpowered dungeon wipes out his party and threatens to end his life, a mysterious System chooses him as its sole player: Jin-U has been granted the rare opportunity to level up his abilities, possibly beyond any known limits. Follow Jin-U’s journey as he takes on ever-stronger enemies, both human and monster, to discover the secrets deep within the dungeons and the ultimate extent of his powers. (Source: Tappytoon) Note: Chapter count includes a prologue and 21 side stories.

5. The World After the Fall

Synonyms: The World After the End, หลังวันสิ้นโลก, 滅亡後的世界

Faced with imminent defeat and certain death, would you choose to run – or continue to fight for a doomed world? When mysterious towers appear across the world, summoning monsters that prey on mankind, this is the choice presented to the Tower Walkers – adventurers with special powers to fight the monsters. On the brink of death, they can choose to use a “regression stone” to return to the past for a second chance, though this decision places them in a separate timeline forever. Stubborn Tower Walker Jae-Hwan rejects this choice, choosing to fight for the original timeline, and learning shocking secrets about the Tower along the way. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

6. The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Synonyms: The Max-Level Player's 100th Regression, The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player, การกลับมาครั้งที่ 100 ของผู้เล่นเลเวลแม็กซ์

The world was embroiled in a death game involving individuals from ages 15 to 29. Thrown into a game devoid of empathy and compassion, Min Ryu had no choice but to fight for his survival. For the 99th time, he finally made it to the end of the game. Standing alone in front of the final boss’s chamber, Min Ryu was greeted with betrayal as the system killed him for not having four more players with him. On his 100th and final attempt, can Min Ryu find the help he needs to end this ruthless game? (Source: Tapas)

7. SSS-Class Revival Hunter

Synonyms: SSS-Class Suicide Hunter, SSS급 자살헌터, 死して生きるSSS級ハンター

In the mysterious, RPG dungeon-like Tower, Confucius Kim lives a mundane existence, envying all the star hunters. One day, his wish for more is granted with a legendary skill to copy others’ abilities… at the cost of his life. Before he can make sense of it, he’s killed by the #1 hunter, the Flame Emperor! But this activates his skill and now he’s copied a new one, the ability to travel back in time upon death. How will Confucius use these skills to outplay the competition and rise to the top? (Source: Tapas)

8. L.A.G

Synonyms: LAG, Unlimited Passive, 언리미티드 패시브

L.A.G, an unknown space where humans use abilities or skills through awakening, monsters appear on each floor and room, and missions are given accordingly. The goal here is to reach the bottom. The protagonist repeats death and life countless times in the unknown space L.A.G. However, in this life, he has the ability to own unlimited passive skills and finally has a chance to escape there. However, unlike what he has been through so far, he will not know an inch of the future as L.A.G continues to change. This is a desperate survival story in which no one can be trusted and continues to survive the hellish L.A.G, where there is no end in sight, and fights for escape from the bottom.

9. Dungeon Odyssey

Synonyms: Dungeon Experience Book

When the war between the aboveground and underground ended, humanity was joined by so-called "dungeon babies," those gifted with supernatural abilities and an obsession with the labyrinths below ground. Despite being a dungeon baby, Kim Jin-U suppressed his instincts, choosing to live an ordinary life as a guide and caring for his family. But when an expedition goes wrong and he somehow ends up becoming the new owner of a labyrinth, he discovers that he cannot ignore his instincts forever... (Source: Tapas, edited)

10. Boundless Ascension

Synonyms: The Boundless Necromancer, นักล่าไร้ลิมิต

Seong-Yun Han was just a boy when his parents were killed by monsters unleashed during a mysterious calamity called the “Dungeon Break.” Seven years later, Seong-Yun is devastated to find that his grinding efforts to become a Hunter – fierce warriors who seek out and destroy monsters – are entirely in vain, as his fighting attributes have not increased at all. Seong-Yun’s world flips on a dime when he accepts an invitation to join the Tower of Trials, an otherworldly realm where challengers must overcome trials that pit them against monsters and humans alike. (Source: WEBTOONS)

11. Playing Revenge Against God

Synonyms: The 31st Piece Turns the Tables

Ever since Kang Seol was a child, he's had strange dreams where he and several people wear masks while playing "World of Eternity," a board game full of quests and adventures. And although Seol was great at the game, he was never able to win. But now, his dreams have become reality, and humans have become game pieces. Humanity's only hope is for Seol to recall what he did in his dreams to survive. Even though he's never won, will he be able to turn the tables and finally make his way to victory? (Source: Tapas)

12. Second Life Ranker

Synonyms: The Ranker Who Lives Twice, Ranker Who Lives a Second Time, 二度生きるランカー

Yeonwoo’s brother disappeared years ago, and he’s devastated to learn of his death. As he copes with his loss, he’s given a pocket watch and learns there’s more to his brother’s death: he was betrayed while competing in the Tower of the Sun God. Now it’s Yeonwoo’s turn to use the knowledge his brother left behind. Can Yeonwoo (call sign: Cain) navigate that world and gain enough power and experience to reach the top of the tower, defeating his brother’s enemies and all those who stand in his way? (Source: Tapas)

13. MEMORIZE

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Having been summoned to the alternate, game-like universe of the Whole Plane 10 years ago by mysterious angelic beings, Su-Hyeon has finally reached the Apex of the world. But at what cost? Using his privilege as the Apex, Su-Hyeon invokes the power of Code Zero to go back 10 years and rectify his past filled with tragedy. (Source: Pocket Comics) Note: Based in the same universe as "Tamsigui Jaerim.".

14. Ichawon Yongbyeong

Synonyms: Two-Dimensional Mercenary, Dimensional Mercenary

Would you like to find a job? Even at the cost of your soul? If so, then you’ve found the right place. Our job hunting advice website, Soul Sellers, is a site geared towards those willing to even sell their souls for employment; that’s right, people like you. Are you dealing with angels or demons? 30-year old freeloader Kang Cheol-Ho made a deal through this shady site, even selling his soul for the chance at what else? Money! An invitation to the other world for the weak and downtrodden of society for a chance to change their lot in life! That is the mission given to Kang Cheol-Ho!(Source: Kakao, translated and edited)

15. Level Up with the Gods

Synonyms: Leveling With The Gods, เลเวลอัปไปกับเทพเจ้า, 神と共にレベルアップ

“Maybe Inner Gods can never defeat Outer Gods…” so thought Yu-Won Kim, a plucky, high-ranking warrior, after a bitter defeat. But Yu-Won is too tenacious to give up. His loss becomes the dawn of a new journey as a returnee. With renewed determination, Yu-Won starts back from where he began, smashing monster after monster and relearning his skills before taking on the Tower once again. But can he fight his way through the tutorials and level up once more, or will his conquest crumble before him? (Source: Tapas, edited)

16. The Reincarnated King of Fists

Synonyms: The Indomitable Martial King, Time Slip of the Fist King

In a world where humans enslave non-human species, the powerful wizard Leppenhardt creates an empire to safeguard these beings. However, his reign ends when he's defeated by the brutally strong Tesron, the "King of Fists." But death isn’t the end, because Leppenhardt awakens in Tesron's young body! Now armed with incredible strength and a new identity, he sets off to free the non-human races again. Can the new King of Fists reshape the world for all, or will his second chance slip away? (Source: Tapas)

17. The Last Adventurer

Synonyms: Maplestory: The Last Adventurer, 메이플스토리: 최후의 모험가, Последний искатель приключений

In the Era of Adventure kickstarted by the spawning of Gates, marked by absolute hopelessness, destitute, desperation, and despair, everyone had given up their hope and lost their courage to continue fighting - except one adventurer that refused to go down until his last breath. "You are the only one left, Last Adventurer Elpam." As the history of adventurers was forced to come to an end, the Last Adventurer returned to where this story all began.(Source: WEBTOONS)

18. Light of Arad: Forerunner

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Jinseong streams the online action game Dungeon and Fighter for a living, and while assisting a ranger, he ends up doing exactly what the player warned him not to—helping him fight the boss. Little did Jinseong know that the ranger was a person sucked into the game world, and was now dead for failing his mission. Transported into the world of DNF to take responsibility, Jinseong must work his way through the quest line as a Dark Knight to stop the contamination from leading players astray and destroying the world of Arad. Will he make it through alive?(Source: WEBTOONS)

19. Solo Leveling: Ragnarok

Synonyms: 俺だけレベルアップな件〜ラグナロク〜, 我独自升级 : 诸神黄昏

After witnessing the death of one of their own, the Absolute Ones — creators of the many universes outside of our own — frantically seek to fill the power void left by their fallen brother. With earth's existence in danger once more as gates spill monsters into our dimension, Seong Su-Ho must answer the call and conquer the shadow dungeon while learning of his father's legendary legacy.(Source: Tapas, edited)

20. Your Talent Is Mine

Synonyms: Talent Copycat, I Can Copy Talents, I Copy Talents

Ye Tian gained the power to copy others' talents. In order to protect his sister, he struggled to survive in the apocalyptic era of the invasion of exotic beasts. In order to become stronger, he began to explore the unknown world and gradually uncovered the secrets of the invasion of different dimensions... (Source: MangaToon)

21. The Devil Never Cries

Synonyms: Demonic Evolution, The Devil Never Cries

In 3069, Earth faces annihilation from demonic invaders. Through grafting technology, humans turn the tide at the Battle of the Dawn by using demonic powers against their invaders. Amid this chaos, Aang, the Mightiest Warrior, falls, but his demise isn't the end. Instead, he mysteriously travels 60 years into the future, harboring the ultimate demon power within him—a double-edged sword. To overcome past regrets and uncover the truth, he must continuously "evolve" to control the demon within (Source: Tapas)

22. Overgeared

Synonyms: 裝備仔, 装备我最强, テムパル〜アイテムの力〜

Sin Yeong-U (a.k.a. Grid), an unlucky man in life and a low-level player in the popular VR game “Satisfy,” finds a powerful item that earns him a rare legendary class title: “Pagma’s Successor.” He’s now a skilled blacksmith who can forge unique weapons and equip the game’s most powerful gear. Grid resolves to use his new abilities to achieve fame and fortune, but as his very existence begins to stir up trouble in Satisfy, he realizes that life as a legend may be more than he bargained for…. (Source: Tapas, edited)

23. Nano Machine

Synonyms: Nano Mashin, 某天成为魔神, 奈米魔神

Nanotechnology meets martial arts at the Mashin Academy. Yeo-Un’s mother may not be one of the High Priest’s six official wives, but his father’s blood still qualifies him for a chance at the position of Minor Priest. Will a mysterious nanomachine injection from a future descendent help Yeo-un in this fierce competition against his powerful half-siblings? (Source: WEBTOONS)

24. Murim RPG Simulation

Synonyms: Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation , Cultivation of Heaven, Heavenly Demon Cultivation

A scout in the infamous Demon Cult, Seol-Hwi is on a routine patrol when his squad unexpectedly encounters a fearsome master of the Mount Hua Sect, the sworn enemies of the Demon Cult. Without warning, the Mount Hua Cult master slaughters the entire squad. As Seol-Hwi lies dying, lamenting years of service to the cult with nothing to show for it, he is suddenly faced with a video game prompt, asking if he would like to start again. Given the opportunity to start over and make different choices, Seol-Hwi vows to survive and become stronger so he can rise to the top of the Demon Cult. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Pick Me Up!, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Omniscient Reader, Tyrant of the Tower Defense Game... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Pick Me Up! special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.