What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
Matt Dinniman · Book
If you loved The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, start with Delicious in Dungeon (2024) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 2 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook across media.
You loved The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook because you crave high-stakes absurdity where survival depends on wit, unconventional teamwork, and defying impossible institutional systems.
Films on the same thread
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn · Film · 2023
Explores: Found Family, Loss and Grief, Redemption.
Like The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, this story centers on a dysfunctional found family fighting for survival against overwhelming odds while navigating deep emotional trauma and dark, cosmic threats.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Explores: competence porn, amnesia, interspecies friendship.
If the problem-solving intensity of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook kept you hooked, you will appreciate this protagonist using sheer scientific competence to survive a hostile, isolated environment.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Christopher McQuarrie · Film · 2023
Explores: Artificial Intelligence Threat, Global Conspiracy, High Stakes Mission.
This film captures the relentless, high-stakes momentum found in The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, focusing on a team navigating a global conspiracy where the rules are constantly shifting.
Fight Club
David Fincher · Film · 1999
Explores: Consumerism, Male Identity Crisis, Anarchism.
The biting satire and anti-establishment themes that define The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook are mirrored here, as characters reject societal norms to form their own chaotic, aggressive subculture.
Series on the same thread
Delicious in Dungeon
Series · 2024
Shares a thread with The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook: Dungeon Crawling.
This series shares the dungeon-crawling DNA of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, blending dangerous monster encounters with a uniquely humorous approach to the grim realities of survival.
Critical Role
Matthew Mercer · Series · 2015
Explores: Friendship, Teamwork, Good vs Evil.
Fans of the intricate world-building in The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook will enjoy this sprawling narrative that uses role-playing mechanics to craft a deep, character-driven fantasy epic.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2026
Explores: civilizational collapse, human nature, moral ambiguity.
Just as The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook examines the absurdity of power, this podcast applies an unorthodox, analytical lens to history, exploring the moral ambiguity of civilizational collapse.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast matches the irreverent, comedy-focused take on fantasy tropes found in The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, prioritizing improvised group dynamics and chaotic adventure over traditional heroic narratives.
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Common questions
Is The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook the first book in the series?
No, The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook is the third book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. You should read or listen to the first two installments in the series before starting this title to properly understand the ongoing story involving Carl and Donut.
How long is the audiobook version of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
The unabridged audiobook version of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook has a total runtime of 16 hours and 54 minutes. This recording features narration by Jeff Hays and the Critical Drinker.
Who narrates the audiobook for The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
The audiobook for The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook is narrated by Jeff Hays and the Critical Drinker. This unabridged production covers the entire story of Carl and Donut as they navigate a subway system filled with monsters.
What is the plot setting of The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook?
In The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook, the protagonists Carl and Donut face a subway system filled with various monsters. This story serves as the third entry in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.