If you were hooked by Jason's relentless pursuit of power and purpose inside Awaken Online, you'll love Play to Live: AlterWorld. Here, Max enters a virtual reality game to escape a terminal illness, and every level and quest is a step toward survival and self-discovery. The clear, goal-driven structure and sense of advancement will keep you turning the pages.

If you enjoyed watching Jason struggle with power and his own questionable decisions, The Gam3: Opening Moves will resonate with you. Alan, the protagonist, faces a universe where the lines between good and evil blur, and every choice tests his ethics. The story delves deep into the consequences of ambition and the gray areas of right and wrong.

If the intricate rules and mechanics of Awaken Online's magic and game systems fascinated you, Sufficiently Advanced Magic offers a similarly rich and logical framework. Corin, the protagonist, explores a world where magic is governed by strict rules and clever applications, providing the same satisfying complexity and strategic depth.

If you were drawn to the darker, psychologically intense moments of Jason’s journey, Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World will grip you. Subaru, trapped in a brutal fantasy world, faces harrowing choices, violence, and the constant threat of death, all while struggling with his own morality and sanity.

If you appreciated Jason’s transformation from an outcast to a force to be reckoned with, you’ll love Cradle: Unsouled. Lindon, the main character, starts at the bottom of a rigid society and must claw his way up through grit, ingenuity, and relentless self-improvement in a world with strict magical rules.