Hand Made Mage

Like 'Hand Made Mage', this series focuses heavily on a protagonist who starts at the bottom and must rely on ingenuity, hard work, and a unique approach to magic to survive. Fans of crafting-based progression will appreciate the meticulous detail put into the protagonist's growth and the expansive, dangerous world he must navigate.

This series shares the LitRPG roots and the focus on characters finding their place in a world governed by game-like mechanics. It captures the same sense of wonder and the struggle to master a trade or craft in a hostile environment that makes 'Hand Made Mage' so engaging.

This book features a protagonist who is physically disadvantaged but intellectually superior, using his knowledge and drive to overcome impossible odds. The progression-heavy narrative and the focus on technical skill development will resonate deeply with fans of Haddock's crafting-centric style.

This series blends humor, intense combat, and complex magic systems in a way that feels very familiar to readers of 'Hand Made Mage'. The protagonist's journey of adapting to a new world through unique abilities mirrors the crafting-focused progression found in Haddock's work.

If you enjoyed the game-world mechanics and the focus on building and crafting in 'Hand Made Mage', this is a perfect match. It features a strong emphasis on settlement building and the strategic use of crafting skills to gain an edge in a high-stakes virtual environment.

This story features a meticulous protagonist who learns to master magic through study, experimentation, and repetition, much like the crafting focus in 'Hand Made Mage'. The structured approach to power progression and the clever use of 'looping' mechanics make it a must-read for fans of detailed magic systems.

This series combines modern military tactics with traditional fantasy crafting and leveling, mirroring the 'Hand Made Mage' blend of practical skills and magical progression. It focuses on two protagonists who must build their strength and influence from scratch in a dangerous new world.

Featuring a sentient teddy bear golem, this book offers a unique take on the crafting and progression genre that fans of 'Hand Made Mage' will find refreshing. The focus on 'classes' and the creative use of crafting skills to survive in a harsh world aligns perfectly with the themes of Haddock's writing.

This story is a deep dive into the mechanics of a magic system, focusing on a protagonist who approaches the world with scientific curiosity and a need to optimize his skills. Readers who enjoy the technical side of 'Hand Made Mage' will appreciate the detailed progression and world-building here.

This book centers on a protagonist who isn't the strongest warrior but uses his intelligence, crafting skills, and magical devices to succeed. The emphasis on puzzle-solving, dungeon crawling, and meticulous power-building makes it a spiritual cousin to 'Hand Made Mage'.