Manhwa fans who loved The Player Hides His Past know how exciting it is to see an overpowered main character (MC) hiding their true strength. The mix of action, game elements, and mystery keeps readers hooked. If you’re looking for more manhwa with similar vibes, you’re in the right place!
In this article, I’ll recommend 15 amazing manhwa that share the same themes as The Player Hides His Past. These manhwa feature OP protagonists, game-like worlds, dungeon raiding, and characters with hidden identities. Let’s dive in!
1. The Tutorial Is Too Hard
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai
- Summary: A regular guy is suddenly dragged into a brutal tutorial filled with deadly challenges. Unlike other players, he chooses “Hell Mode,” making his journey even more intense. He must survive using strategy, skill, and determination.
- Why You’ll Love It: An OP MC who hides his abilities while facing insane difficulty levels.
- Where to Read: Available on Webtoon, Tapas, and other manhwa platforms.
2. Solo Leveling
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, System
- Summary: Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest hunter, gains a system that allows him to level up like a game character. He keeps his growing power a secret while taking on deadly dungeons.
- Why You’ll Love It: Overpowered MC, secret identity, and epic dungeon battles.
- Where to Read: Officially on Webnovel, Tappytoon, and Kakao.
3. Overgeared
- Genre: Action, Adventure, VRMMO, System
- Summary: Grid, a struggling gamer, acquires a legendary skill that lets him create powerful items. He hides his true abilities while becoming the strongest player.
- Why You’ll Love It: RPG elements, OP protagonist, and strategic battles.
- Where to Read: Available on Webtoon and Tapas.
4. Ranker Who Lives Twice
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Reincarnation, Game
- Summary: Yeon-Woo’s twin brother disappeared in a virtual world. To uncover the truth, he enters the game and secretly builds his power.
- Why You’ll Love It: Revenge-driven story, secret identity, and insane power progression.
- Where to Read: Check KakaoPage and Tappytoon.
5. The Great Mage Returns After 4000 Years
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Reincarnation, Magic
- Summary: A genius mage returns after 4000 years, possessing the body of a weak student. He hides his identity while regaining his former strength.
- Why You’ll Love It: Intelligent MC, magic battles, and hidden past.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
6. The World After the Fall
- Genre: Action, Apocalypse, Regression
- Summary: A survivor refuses to use the “Regression Stone” to restart his journey. Instead, he chooses to move forward alone, hiding his true strength.
- Why You’ll Love It: Unique take on regression, OP MC, and dark world-building.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tappytoon.
7. A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Time Travel
- Summary: After failing to save the world, Desir returns to the past to prepare for the final disaster. He hides his knowledge and skills while training his allies.
- Why You’ll Love It: Time travel, powerful MC, and strategic battles.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
8. Second Life Ranker
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Game, Revenge
- Summary: After his brother dies in a mysterious tower, Yeon-Woo takes his place, hiding his identity while seeking revenge.
- Why You’ll Love It: Revenge-driven plot, OP MC, and secrets.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tappytoon.
9. Dungeon Reset
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, System
- Summary: A weak player gets stuck in a glitched dungeon where others die permanently. Using his knowledge, he hides his abilities to escape.
- Why You’ll Love It: Smart protagonist, survival elements, and dungeon mechanics.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
10. SSS-Class Suicide Hunter
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Game Elements
- Summary: The MC gains the ability to copy others’ skills by dying. He uses this power secretly to become unstoppable.
- Why You’ll Love It: Unique power system, hidden strength, and intense battles.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tappytoon.
11. Murim Login
- Genre: Action, Martial Arts, System
- Summary: A VR player finds himself stuck in a Murim (martial arts) world. He hides his true abilities while climbing ranks.
- Why You’ll Love It: Martial arts, game mechanics, and an OP MC.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
12. The Live
- Genre: Action, Psychological, Revenge
- Summary: The MC joins a survival game that offers a chance to revive his dead family. He keeps his intentions hidden while growing stronger.
- Why You’ll Love It: Dark themes, hidden past, and psychological depth.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
13. The Hero Returns
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Reincarnation
- Summary: After dying, a hero is sent back in time. He secretly builds his power to prevent the disaster he once failed to stop.
- Why You’ll Love It: Time travel, OP MC, and intense battles.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tappytoon.
14. The Constellation That Returned From Hell
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, System
- Summary: A former god-like being returns to the human world, keeping his true strength a secret while growing stronger.
- Why You’ll Love It: OP protagonist, secret identity, and divine powers.
- Where to Read: Webtoon and Tapas.
15. Worthless Regression
- Genre: Action, Fantasy, Regression
- Summary: After being betrayed, the MC regresses to the past and hides his true strength while plotting revenge.
- Why You’ll Love It: Revenge plot, time travel, and OP MC.
- Where to Read: Kakao and Webtoon.
Final Thoughts
If you loved The Player Hides His Past, these 15 manhwa will keep you hooked! Each one has an overpowered protagonist who hides their true abilities while navigating a dangerous world.
Which of these manhwa have you read? Do you have other recommendations? Let me know in the comments! Don’t forget to share this list with fellow manhwa fans!
Happy reading! 😊
