Return to Player

What is Return to Player?

“Return to Player” (also known as “Return of the Player”) is a Korean manhwa series that combines action, adventure, fantasy, and supernatural elements. Published on Naver Webtoon in 2020, the series is written by INDEX and UMKY with art by SEHON. Originally adapted from a web novel, the manhwa is officially licensed in English by LINE Webtoon, with translations available in multiple languages including Chinese, French, Indonesian, Japanese, and Thai.

According to Baka-Updates Manga, the series earned a 7.3/10 rating from 175 readers. Readers have praised it as “a fun read” where “the plot is fun, the characters are interesting and the manhwa doesn’t take itself too seriously (which is a huge plus)” ComicBook.com. The series is noted for its strengths: “The protagonist is OP without being needlessly powerful” and “The comedic timing as well as the banter between the protagonist and his forced-to-follow-along friend is hilarious” IMDb. The manhwa is currently listed on 1,236 reading lists.

With its time regression mechanics where the sole survivor returns to change humanity’s fate, game system elements controlled by sadistic gods, overpowered protagonist who uses future knowledge strategically, and apocalyptic survival setting with monster-hunting, the series appeals to fans of regression manhwa who enjoy lighthearted action and comedic character dynamics.

Plot Overview

Ten years ago, a group of sadistic gods turned everyone on Earth into unwilling players of a brutal death game that forced them to kill real-life monsters—or be killed themselves. Humanity fought desperately for survival, but one by one, every person perished until only a single player remained alive.

Sehan Kim witnessed it all. He survived through ten grueling years of horror, completing every quest, defeating every monster, and watching everyone he could have befriended die around him. Alone at the end of the world, filled with crushing regret about the choices that allowed him to survive while others didn’t, Sehan faced his final death with nothing but sorrow.

But then, impossibly, he receives a mysterious message offering him a second chance. Sehan awakens exactly ten years in the past—back to the moment when the gods’ sadistic game first began. This time, armed with complete knowledge of every quest, every monster pattern, every hidden mechanic, and ten years of combat experience, Sehan is determined to change the outcome. He’ll no longer survive alone. He’ll save people. He’ll gather allies. And most importantly, he’ll beat the gods at their own game. Can humanity’s final player become humanity’s greatest hope?

Associated Names

• El retorno del jugador
• Return of the Player
• Возвращение игрока
• リターン・トゥ・プレイヤー
• 重生最强玩家
• 重返玩家：Return to Player
• 리턴 투 플레이어

Where to Read Return to Player?

You can read Return to Player on the official Naver Webtoon and LINE Webtoon platforms. However, if you’re short on time or simply want to experience the story in a completely new way, we offer concise manhwa recaps that capture all the essential plot points and exciting moments.