Is LitRPG all about fantasy?

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For many readers, LitRPG may be thought of as a sub-genre of fantasy. And that’s not surprising — after all, LitRPG means ‘literature role playing game’, and the best-known role-playing game of all time (Dungeons & Dragons) is based on fantasy.

More broadly, a lot of people closely associate fantasy with roleplaying, and fantasy is in general one of the most popular genres of fiction, so it’s an easy link to make.