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Process of constructing an imaginary world
needed] Worldbuilding can be designed from the top down or the bottom up, or by a combination of these approaches. The official worldbuilding guidelines
Worldbuilding
American writer and television producer (born 1948)
Martin helped create the Wild Cards anthology series and contributed worldbuilding for the video game Elden Ring (2022). In 2005, Lev Grossman of Time
George_R._R._Martin
2025 fantasy novel by Rachel Gillig
novel's "eerie" worldbuilding in her review for Library Journal. Publishers Weekly praised the "fresh" premise and "inventive" worldbuilding, but criticised
The_Knight_and_the_Moth
American speculative fiction author (born 1942)
Alliance–Union universe, and her Foreigner series. She is known for worldbuilding, depicting fictional realms with great realism supported by vast research
C._J._Cherryh
English rock band
intentionally avoiding contemporary influences for distinctly original worldbuilding. His approach shines through as Static Dress define their own point
Static_Dress
2026 Indian film by Aditya Dhar
strong pro-government messaging" but "falls short of recreating the rich worldbuilding that defined the first film." Dhurandhar: The Revenge grossed over ₹1
Dhurandhar:_The_Revenge
2025 novel by Suzanne Collins
of the series into one book, balancing layers of personal insights, worldbuilding, and danger to form an inescapable whirlwind of suspense and conflict
Sunrise_on_the_Reaping
Element of story structure
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Denouement
Haitian American writer (born 1991)
writer, and futurist whose practice centers on painting, narrative worldbuilding, and speculative fiction as instruments of cultural transformation.
Fabrice_Guerrier
Series of novels by Christopher Ruocchio
Tolkien. The series has received praise from critics for its scope, worldbuilding, storytelling and characterization. Rob H. Bedford, in a review for
The_Sun_Eater
Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda
writing, worldbuilding and the balance between "fun and serious subject matter". Dale Bashir of IGN wrote that One Piece is more about the worldbuilding, adventuring
One_Piece
2021 animated action-adventure series
met with critical acclaim, with praise for its animation, writing, worldbuilding, soundtrack, and voice acting, though the pacing of the second season
Arcane_(TV_series)
Award for speculative fiction worldbuilding
The Aldiss Award is an annual award given for worldbuilding in the speculative fiction genre. It is named for British science fiction author Brian Aldiss
Aldiss_Award
Video game location
significant turning point in the game's narrative, and complimented its worldbuilding and new gameplay systems. Information about Snezhnaya was first released
Snezhnaya_(Genshin_Impact)
2013 video game
received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its graphics, worldbuilding, and new features, while also attracting criticism for its mission-based
Luigi's_Mansion:_Dark_Moon
Food as a video game element
on the subject has examined food as a gameplay mechanic, a tool of worldbuilding, a form of cultural and gender representation, and a point of connection
Food_in_video_games
Science fiction world-building project
Orion's Arm Universe Project Former name Orion's Arm Worldbuilding Group Website type Crowdsourced writing community Available in English Area served
Orion's_Arm
Fictional location
hosted on Fandom and Wikidot were established, dedicated to the lore and worldbuilding of the wider Backrooms universe. The wikis are collaborative writing
The_Backrooms
2023 American television series
narrative, with characters performing or listening to music contributing to worldbuilding or relationships. Several episode titles are based on songs: "Long,
The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)
2022 anime series
directed at its writing, characters, action, animation, music, and worldbuilding. The series debuted on Netflix's top ten list in its first week. Its
Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners
American science-fiction writer (born 1985)
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (2021). She is known for her innovative worldbuilding and character-driven stories, and is a pioneer of the hopepunk genre
Becky_Chambers
The Gardella Vampire Chronicles is a series of historical romance fantasy novels by the American writer Colleen Gleason about a family of vampire hunters
The Gardella Vampire Chronicles
The_Gardella_Vampire_Chronicles
American husband-and-wife writing duo
Gordon's strengths are in plotting and humor, while Ilona's are in worldbuilding and relationships. Their writing is heavily inspired by world mythology;
Ilona_Andrews
Genre of Japanese works
iyashikei works, "the focus is less on character and plot, more on worldbuilding and creating an immersive visual setting". Iyashikei originated in the
Iyashikei
2010 novel by Mira Grant
election as a framing device. The novel has been praised for its detailed worldbuilding, including the characters' awareness of previous zombie fiction—an element
Feed_(Grant_novel)
Fictional cats
where the wide array of diverse Jellicles is central to the musical's worldbuilding. "Jellicle cats" are briefly mentioned in T. S. Eliot's 1933 poem "Five-Finger
Jellicle_cats
2017 video game
well-received by critics, with particular praise for its music, art style, worldbuilding, atmosphere, combat, and level of difficulty. It has since been regarded
Hollow_Knight
South African writer
Liz Bourke, writing for Locus, praised the gruesome but intricate worldbuilding and how the relationships between characters supported optimism and
Kerstin_Hall
Young adult book series by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay was praised for its portrayal of violence, well-realized worldbuilding, and romantic intrigue. The series received criticism regarding its
The_Hunger_Games
Background information within a narrative
Indirect exposition, sometimes called incluing, is a technique of worldbuilding in which the reader is gradually exposed to background information about
Exposition_(narrative)
8th episode of the 2nd season of Severance
Stone wrote, "Severance [has] put its ongoing plots on hold in favor of worldbuilding and backstory. 'Sweet Vitriol' plays a bit more as a stall for [the]
Sweet_Vitriol
2022 fantasy novella by Rebecca Roanhorse
the worldbuilding. In a review for Paste Magazine, Lacy Baugher Milas wrote that the mystery plot was "fairly basic", but praised the worldbuilding and
Tread_of_Angels
Topics referred to by the same term
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, known as the World Building until 1924 Worldbuilding, the process of constructing an imaginary world or milieu This disambiguation
World_Building
Japanese manga series
intriguing. The worldbuilding was generally favorably received, though some critics found the setting unoriginal. The series' worldbuilding and tone have
The_Bugle_Call:_Song_of_War
Film by Denis Villeneuve
generally positive. Dune received praise for its ambition, story, scope, worldbuilding, performances—particularly those of Chalamet and Ferguson—and production
Dune_(2021_film)
2024 Japanese original net animation series
throughout the show's 3.5 year production. This included the show's worldbuilding phase, which was led by world designer Laura Cechanowicz, who brought
Tokyo_Override
Aspect of literature
various forms: Alternate history Campaign setting Constructed world (Worldbuilding) Dream world Dystopia Fantasy world Fictional city Fictional country
Setting_(narrative)
2026 studio album by Madeon
Jacket". Victory is influenced by various genres such as punk, with worldbuilding drawing from sci-fi and high fashion. Leclercq started looking for a
Victory_(Madeon_album)
Story plot device
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
MacGuffin
Japanese manga series
The series has been well-received, with critics praising its plot, worldbuilding and characters. Hiyori Iki was a normal middle school student until
Noragami
2021 novel by Steven Erikson
release, the book was generally praised for its prose, narrative, and worldbuilding. In a 2019 interview, Erikson states he intends for The Witness Trilogy
The_God_Is_Not_Willing
2015 video game
that would reasonably be present in cities. In regards to the game's worldbuilding, producer Hisashi Nogami pictured Turf Wars as a "cool and rebellious"
Splatoon_(video_game)
Transmedia franchise
Averno was a transmedia franchise and cult, run by Morgan Smith from 2019 to 2021. The franchise spanned across multiple mediums, and was focused primarily
Averno_(universe)
Graphic novel series by Schuiten and Peeters
of the Cités obscures setting has allowed readers to participate in worldbuilding, especially after the authors introduced the notion that travel between
Les_Cités_obscures
2019 video game
Kaitlin (2023). "2: A Cross-Discipline Breakdown of Worldbuilding". Collaborative Worldbuilding for Video Games. CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781003345619
Outer_Wilds
lands Proposed country, includes several lists of proposed countries Worldbuilding Alberto Manguel & Gianni Guadalupi: The Dictionary of Imaginary Places
Fictional_country
American visual artist and director
built out with deep-shag carpeting and bean bags. The project's dense worldbuilding and stylistic execution have received positive coverage from national
Rachel_Lichtman
2024 young adult science fiction novel by Yoon Ha Lee
Kirkus notes the novel's "[a]ction-packed space battles and strong worldbuilding." Hamilton, Jenny (2024-07-03). "Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee Never Takes
Moonstorm
2023 science fiction novel by Mur Lafferty
mystery" and noting that "Lafferty does a solid job blending sci-fi worldbuilding and homicide investigation, though the plot feels a bit padded with
Chaos_Terminal
American film director and screenwriter
with compassion." Kwedar also focuses on meticulous detail and intense worldbuilding. In an interview with David Perell for Train Dreams, he stated, "you
Greg_Kwedar
2014 novel by Robert Jackson Bennett
for Best Novel. In the New York Times, N. K. Jemisin lauded Bennett's worldbuilding, noting that Bulikov and Saypur "refreshingly" evoke "czarist Russia
City_of_Stairs
2024 video game
with praise directed by critics to the game's setting, narrative and worldbuilding, and mixed views over the execution and depth of the game's combat mechanics
Dread_Delusion
Literary genre
reality, where fantasy does not. In writing fantasy the author uses worldbuilding to create characters, situations, and settings that may not be possible
Fantasy
2024 video game
Reviewers praised the charm, narrative, characters, artwork, music, and worldbuilding, but they criticized the difficulty scaling and repetitive area design
Crypt_Custodian
Style of live action role-playing game
early 1980s New York City. Games prioritize character development, worldbuilding, and intense emotional experiences, in contrast to American LARP, which
Nordic_LARP
2001 live-action/animated film
Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the worldbuilding, animation, story, and voice performances, but criticized the inconsistent
Osmosis_Jones
2020s light novel series
have been well-received by critics, particularly for their characters, worldbuilding, and approach to the isekai genre. The anime adaptation has also received
The Executioner and Her Way of Life
The_Executioner_and_Her_Way_of_Life
2022 video game
a 2022 action role-playing game directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki with worldbuilding provided by the American fantasy writer George R. R. Martin. Developed
Elden_Ring
2014 dystopian novel by Pierce Brown
bestselling saga ... For once I would have loved more in the way of worldbuilding, and Brown could have made the most of a longer novel by exploring a
Red_Rising
2017 book by Carrie Vaughn
responsible social policy." Critics praised the novel's premise and worldbuilding for subverting post-apocalyptic tropes which typically feature more
Bannerless
Representation that conveys deeper meaning
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Artistic_symbol
Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist (1875–1961)
individuation. The game Reverse: 1999 adapts Jungian concepts into its worldbuilding, particularly using the Collective unconscious as the conceptual basis
Carl_Jung
American video streaming service
Television. Under Friedlander, Blair Fetter is Head of Worldbuilding Genre, Tom Lieber is Head of Worldbuilding (under Fetter), Jen Chambers is Head of Creative
Amazon_Prime_Video
2020 fantasy novella by Nghi Vo
incredibly, quietly skilled and entertaining accomplishment", praising its worldbuilding, characterization, and subversion of gender norms. Publishers Weekly
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
When_the_Tiger_Came_Down_the_Mountain
2013 video game
conceptualized, a dream setting was set to justify their inclusion. The worldbuilding was redesigned to be three-dimensional—a first for the series, but characters
Mario_&_Luigi:_Dream_Team
Multimedia production company
Umbra on May 22, 2025; this episode featured character creation and worldbuilding. The eight-part first season was broadcast weekly from May 29, 2025
Critical_Role_Productions
Novel written as a series of letters
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Epistolary_novel
1949 dystopian novel by George Orwell
appear, but are important to the plot and have a significant role in the worldbuilding. Big Brother: the leader and figurehead of the Party that rules Oceania
Nineteen_Eighty-Four
2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros
reception. Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, praising its worldbuilding, characters, and "sexy dark academia aesthetic". Alana Joli Abbott,
Fourth_Wing
Shared fictional universe based on the work of H. P. Lovecraft
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Cthulhu_Mythos
2020 video game
of today." Oyungezer gave the game a positive review, praising its worldbuilding, character designs, and replayability, but also noted the tutorial and
Suzerain_(video_game)
2021 studio album by Bladee
(8 September 2021). "Bladee's "The Fool" encapsulates fun, complex worldbuilding". The Miscellany News. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021
The_Fool_(Bladee_album)
Type of narrative convention
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Genre_convention
Spanish-Colombian filmmaker
2025 Interview: Rains Over Babel Director Gala del Sol Talks Mythic Worldbuilding, Queer Programming, Personal Healing". screenanarchy.com. Retrieved
Gala_del_Sol
2015 video game
combat, mixed opinions for its writing, and criticism for usage of worldbuilding and minigames. Critics felt the game failed to use the crossover aspects
Mario_&_Luigi:_Paper_Jam
2021 book by C. S. Pacat
story. Carrie R. Wheadon of Common Sense Media wrote that, despite good worldbuilding, the characters were largely unlikeable with the exception of Violet
Dark_Rise
2025 novel by Devney Perry
and a Goodreads Choice Award for Romantasy. Kirkus Reviews called the worldbuilding "lush", the pacing "relentless", and Odessa's internal conflict "compelling"
Shield_of_Sparrows
Items shipped with video games
immersion. This is achieved, in part, through their contribution to worldbuilding. The Witness (1983), for instance, included the fictitious magazine
Feelie
2025 Canadian thriller film
Powered by two commanding lead performances and realized through striking worldbuilding and production design, it delivers an intimate yet radical coming-of-age
Steal_Away_(film)
2023 video game
characters, especially Laika, while Paste applauded the thoughtful worldbuilding underpinning what they felt was a deep story. IGN Japan, in praising
Laika:_Aged_Through_Blood
Proposed tube-like space habitat
features an alien civilization inhabiting a topopolis. The setting of the worldbuilding project Orion's Arm has topopoli among the various kinds of megastructures
Topopolis
which combines sword-and-sorcery adventure with dark humor and complex worldbuilding. The Wizards and the Warriors centres on the interactions between wizards
The_Wizards_and_the_Warriors
2022 fantasy novel by T. Kingfisher
place". A review for Tor.com praised the dynamic characters and complex worldbuilding, calling it "a rose of a book with thorns running throughout ... [recommended]
Nettle_&_Bone
American author
while Cast successfully managed to create an atmosphere of unease, the worldbuilding and characters did not seem developed enough. The Key to Fear was a
Kristin_Cast
Narrative device used in literature
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Stream_of_consciousness
Season of television series
in the Avatar universe, and as a "masterstroke in storytelling and worldbuilding." At the end of his review, he opined that "Book 2 has never looked
The_Legend_of_Korra_season_2
2025 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros
Storm "a thrilling and emotionally gripping fantasy" and praised the worldbuilding, relationships between characters, and storytelling. Good Housekeeping
Onyx_Storm
Imaginary world created for fictional media
"Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions" Bardic Web - A community for writers collaborating on original speculative and non-speculative fiction, worldbuilding, mythos
Fantasy_world
American author
Finale, was reviewed by Kirkus as "overwritten, with overly convenient worldbuilding that struggles nearly as much as the overwrought prose and convoluted
Stephanie_Garber
Dramatic structure
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Three-act_structure
Literary device where the author writes themself into their fictional story
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Self-insertion
Elimination of metabolic waste products by an organism
depicted explicitly, although later works have used it for satire, worldbuilding, horror and speculation about technology. The Encyclopedia of Science
Excretion
Literary genre
sparked by M. John Harrison describes the New Weird as "exercises in worldbuilding characterized by a heterogeneity of sources, genres, and details" and
New_weird
2024 novella by P. Djèlí Clark
information that seems to relate only tangentially to the story and worldbuilding." Awmeo Azad of the Michigan Daily praised the pacing and the setting
The_Dead_Cat_Tail_Assassins
Literary element of challenge that stands in the way of a goal
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Conflict_(narrative)
Fallacious approach to mislead an audience
Dreamworld Dystopia Fictional location city country universe parallel Utopia Worldbuilding Style Comic relief Bathos Convention/trope Dialogue Diction Literal
Red_herring
2025 novel by Richard Swan
Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Publishers Weekly wrote that Swan's detailed worldbuilding, complex character and prose were high points of the novel, while noting
Grave_Empire
1987 animated film by Hiroyuki Yamaga
Chiang described Royal Space Force as the most impressive example of worldbuilding in fiction. It failed to make back its costs at the box office, but
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise
Royal_Space_Force:_The_Wings_of_Honnêamise
2023 film directed by Chad Stahelski
early cut of John Wick: Chapter 4 as "screwed" because the expanded worldbuilding of its title character and the introduction of new characters took 225
John_Wick:_Chapter_4
2023 novel by Christopher Paolini
experiences of his well-shaded explorers vivid and gripping through smart worldbuilding and believable stakes." Jeremiah Rood, writing in Library Journal, concluded
Fractal_Noise
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