10 Must-Read Manhwa Like I Killed an Academy Player

If you’re a fan of brutal betrayals, overpowered protagonists, and the high-stakes environment of elite academies, then I Killed an Academy Player probably hooked you hard. Whether it was the revenge-driven plot, the game-like power scaling, or the dark twists, you’re likely craving more.

Here’s a list of top-tier manhwa that scratch the same itch, each delivering intense combat, tactical mind games, and main characters who don’t play by the rules.

1. The Dark Mage’s Return to Enlistment

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Military, Academy

After being betrayed by comrades and killed, the MC returns to the past — stronger and smarter. This story echoes the “revenge from reset” trope and features a similar academy/military system where talent determines your fate.

2. Kill the Hero

Genres: Action, Dungeon, Revenge, System

If you love a protagonist who manipulates others while hiding his power, this is a gem. The MC is ruthless, calculating, and plays a double life, much like in I Killed an Academy Player.

3. Weak Hero

Genres: School, Action, Drama

Though it lacks fantasy elements, this manhwa features an MC who’s cold, analytical, and unrelenting in the face of bullies and corruption. If you enjoy gritty, psychological combat in an academic setting, it’s a must-read.

4. Classroom of the Elite (Manga Adaptation)

Genres: Psychological, School, Strategy

While not a manhwa, it’s too similar in theme to ignore. The school is filled with deceit, strategy, and social warfare. The MC, like in I Killed an Academy Player, acts weak but is terrifyingly smart and manipulative.

5. A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special

Genres: Fantasy, Magic Academy, Time Travel

A fan-favorite. The protagonist returns to the past after losing everything, determined to change fate. Features team building, magic combat, and strategic progression.

6. FFF-Class Trashero

Genres: Comedy, Action, Dark Fantasy

A twisted take on the hero trope. The MC is forced to relive a fantasy world and becomes a psychopath. It’s got the same savage tone and unforgiving character development.

7. The Tutorial Tower of the Advanced Player

Genres: Dungeon, System, Power Fantasy

After being trapped in a tutorial tower for 12 years, the MC comes out unstoppably strong and starts dealing with the world that forgot about him. Think I Killed an Academy Player but with dungeon lore.

8. Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound

Genres: Regression, Revenge, Nobility, Action

This is a high-intensity revenge story, where betrayal runs deep, and the MC goes full brutal mode on those who wronged him — very similar to I Killed an Academy Player in tone.

9. Mercenary Enrollment

Genres: Action, Military, School, Drama

A former mercenary enters high school and starts living a double life. This has badass fights, protective MC energy, and a chill-yet-deadly vibe that fans of cunning protagonists will enjoy.

10. Player Who Can’t Level Up

Genres: System, Growth, Action

An MC with a hidden class, seemingly weak at first, but holds a unique, terrifying power. There’s a similar pacing and dark, unfolding mystery element here.

💬 Final Thoughts

If I Killed an Academy Player got you hooked with its unforgiving MC, strategic battles, and school-based survival, these manhwa will definitely keep your blood pumping. Each one brings a different flavor — some darker, some more psychological, but all equally addicting.

👉 Which one are you picking up first? Let us know in the comments!