Horror RPG Maker Survival Story (공포 쯔꾸르 생존기) by LICO (artist) and 파급효과 (original novel author) is currently serializing on Naver Webtoon as part of the Web Novel Series (웹소설 시리즈) lineup. The horror-survival manhwa has reached a total of 6 episodes, adapted from a popular completed webnovel with 201 episodes.
The story centers on a chilling survival horror premise: a young man named Lee Hyun gets trapped inside a legendary horror game called [비현실 (Unreal)] — and in the midnight school filled with deadly puzzles, he meets a mysterious high school girl named Da-yeon, his only ally in deciphering hidden rules and surviving.
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 공포 쯔꾸르 생존기
- Romanization: Gongpo Jjukkureu Saengjongi
- English title: Horror RPG Maker Survival Story
- Literal meaning: "Horror RPG Maker Survival Chronicle"
- Format: manhwa/webtoon (Naver Webtoon serialized comic)
- Creators: LICO (artist) & 파급효과 (original novel author)
- Official platform: Naver Webtoon
- Source: adapted from webnovel of the same name (201 episodes, completed)
- Genre: Horror, Survival, Game Fantasy, Occult, Dark Fantasy, Thriller
- Serialization status: 진행 중 (ongoing)
- Episode count (manhwa): total 6
- Reader rating: ★9.59 (291 rating participants)
- Main tags: #고자극스릴러 #오컬트판타지 #게임 #생존 #공포 #다크판타지 #소설원작
- Core premise: trapped in a horror RPG Maker game + deadly puzzles
- Cover: available (image attached)
Cover of the Ongoing Manhwa
A Novel Adaptation Horror Manhwa Currently Running on Naver
Horror RPG Maker Survival Story is officially listed as a serialized comic on Naver Webtoon under the Web Novel Series (웹소설 시리즈) line, indicating that this work is an adaptation from a webnovel that already has a reader base. The Naver Webtoon page confirms a total of 6 episodes at this time, while the original novel has reached 201 episodes and is marked as 완결 (completed).
In terms of ratings, the manhwa has achieved ★9.59 from 291 readers who rated it — an exceptionally high number for a title still in its early serialization phase, signaling quality recognized by readers from the start.
A Chilling Premise: Trapped in a Horror RPG Maker Game
The official synopsis on the Naver Webtoon page opens with a premise that immediately hooks: "전설의 공포게임 [비현실]을 실행한 순간 게임 속에 갇힌 이현" — the moment he ran the legendary horror game [비현실 (Unreal)], Lee Hyun was trapped inside the game. There is no lengthy explanation about the world; only a trapped situation that is immediately chilling.
Then comes the main hook: "한밤중의 학교에서 눈을 뜬 그는 의문의 여고생 다연과 만난다" — he opened his eyes in a midnight school and met a mysterious high school girl named Da-yeon. In a game world full of deadly puzzles, the only way to survive is "섬뜩한 퍼즐을 풀고 숨겨진 규칙을 찾아낼 것" — to solve creepy puzzles and find hidden rules.
Why This Matters
1) Authentic RPG Maker vibes
For fans of classic horror RPG Maker games like Ib, The Witch's House, Mad Father, or Witch's Heart, this manhwa brings the chilling pixel-art atmosphere into colored webtoon format — a rare and appealing visual adaptation.
2) Puzzles and hidden rules
Rather than just survival against monsters, this manhwa emphasizes puzzle-solving and discovering hidden rules — elements that make readers think and speculate alongside the protagonist.
3) Two-character dynamics in a deadly world
Lee Hyun and Da-yeon — two strangers trapped together in a midnight school. Can they trust each other? Is Da-yeon truly an ally, or is there a dark secret she's hiding?
4) Adapted from a completed webnovel
With 201 episodes of the original novel already finished, manhwa readers can be confident that this story has a strong narrative foundation and a planned ending — not a story written without direction.
5) High rating from the start
★9.59 from hundreds of readers is a strong signal that the quality of this manhwa's story and artwork has been recognized from its early episodes.
Manhwa Information
The important details currently known are:
- Horror RPG Maker Survival Story is a manhwa by LICO (artist) & 파급효과 (original novel author)
- serialization is ongoing (진행 중) on Naver Webtoon
- a total of 6 manhwa episodes so far
- the original novel has 201 episodes and is completed (완결)
- reader rating ★9.59 from 291 participants
- genre: horror, survival, game fantasy, occult, dark fantasy, thriller, adventure
- the official synopsis introduces Lee Hyun trapped in the legendary horror game [비현실] and meeting the mysterious student Da-yeon
- the manhwa can be read via the Naver Webtoon series page
- English-language reference pages exist on MangaUpdates and Anime-Planet
- the original webnovel can be read on Naver Series (50 episodes free)
- official English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
Closing
Horror RPG Maker Survival Story (공포 쯔꾸르 생존기) brings the premise of "trapped in a horror RPG Maker game + deadly puzzles in a midnight school" into Naver's novel adaptation webtoon lineup. With ongoing status, six early episodes, a ★9.59 rating, and a foundation from a completed 201-episode novel, LICO & 파급효과's work is a new horror title worth watching.
Details on future episodes and publication outside Korea await further announcements. Meanwhile, the first episode can already be read on Naver Webtoon.
- Naver Webtoon — Series list page: synopsis, ongoing status, genre, 9.59 rating, and episode count
- Naver Series — Original webnovel page: confirmation of 201 episodes, completed status, 50 free episodes
- MangaUpdates — English series page "Horror RPG Maker Survival Story"
- Anime-Planet — English series page with artist confirmation (LICO)
