This list contains a variety of notable examples of low fantasy fiction. Low fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy defined by being set in the primary world as opposed to a secondary world like high fantasy. They are organized by alphabetical order by the author's last name. A separate section is included for non-print media.
Works
B Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
C Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
D The Bewitching Season by Marissa Doyle
G Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett The Doll's House by Rumer Godden Tall Story by Candy Gourlay
H
Magic, Inc. by Robert A. Heinlein The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz
L That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis
N Five Children and It by E. Nesbit The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo The Borrowers by Mary Norton
R Harry Potter by JK Rowling
S The Hussite Trilogy by Andrzej Sapkowski The Viper by Andrzej Sapkowski
Other media Bewitched I Dream of Jeannie
Literature The Green Mile by Stephen King The Owl Service by Alan Garner Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce The Idhún's Memories by Laura Gallego
Comics Fables by Bill Willingham Hellblazer by Alan Moore and Stephen R. Bissette Preacher by Garth Ennis, Glenn Fabry and Steve Dillon
Gaming The Cat Lady White Wolf Publishing's "World of Darkness" setting, including: Vampire: The Masquerade (1991) Werewolf: The Apocalypse (1992) Mage: The Ascension (1993)
In the sense mentioned above of focusing on ordinary people and events and downplaying magic, rather than the sense of taking place in the primary world: Mount and Blade Skirmisher Publishing LLC (d20 RPG) Thief
Television I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970) Forever Knight (1992–1996) Kindred: The Embraced (1996) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003) Charmed (1998–2006) Supernatural (2005–2020) New Amsterdam (2008) True Blood (2008–2014) The Listener (2009–2014) Lost Girl (2010–2015) Evermoor (2014, 2015–present) Man Seeking Woman (2015–2017) Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Print Literature Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers (1934–1988) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (1964) Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (1971) Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono (1985) Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (1990) Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (1997–2007) The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (2000–present) American Gods by Neil Gaiman (2001) Anansi Boys (2005) Shakugan no Shana by Yashichiro Takahashi (2002–2012) Baccano! by Ryōgo Narita (2003–present) A Certain Magical Index by Kazuma Kamachi (2004–2010) Durarara!! by Ryōgo Narita (2004–2014) Camp Half-Blood chronicles by Rick Riordan (2005–present) Monogatari by Nisio Isin (2005–present) Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005–2008) Fate Series Fate/Zero by Gen Urobuchi (2006–2007) Fate/Apocrypha by Yūichirō Higashide (2012–2014) Fate/strange fake by Ryōgo Narita (2015–present) Squid Girl by Masahiro Anbe (2007–2016) The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan (2010–2012) Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan (2015–2017) The BFG by Roald Dahl (1982)
Comics Fist of the North Star by Buronson (1983–1988) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki (1987–present) Ranma ½ by Rumiko Takahashi (1987–1996) Yu Yu Hakusho by Yoshihiro Togashi (1990–1994) Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi (1991–1997) Cardcaptor Sakura by Clamp (1996–2000) Inuyasha by Rumiko Takahashi (1996–2008) Shaman King by Hiroyuki Takei (1998–2004) Bleach by Tite Kubo (2001–2016) Negima! Magister Negi Magi by Ken Akamatsu (2003–2012) UQ Holder! (2013–present) D.Gray-man by Katsura Hoshino (2004–present) Reborn! by Akira Amano (2004–present) Soul Eater by Atsushi Ōkubo (2004–2013) Black Butler by Yana Toboso (2006–present) Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya by Hiroshi Hiroyama (2007–2008) Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama (2009–present) Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato (2009–present) Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida (2011–2014) Tokyo Ghoul [Jack] (2013) Tokyo Ghoul:re (2014–present)
Film and television Live action Ghostbusters by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis (1984–present) Highlander by Gregory Widen (1986–) Beetlejuice by Tim Burton (1988) Hercules and the Amazon Women by Bill L. Norton (1994) Hercules and the Lost Kingdom by Harley Cokeliss (1994) Hercules and the Circle of Fire by Doug Lefler (1994) Hercules in the Underworld by Bill L. Norton (1994) Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur by Josh Becker (1994) Hercules: The Legendary Journeys by Christian Williams (1995–1999) Xena: Warrior Princess by Robert Tapert (1995–2001) Young Hercules by Robert Tapert (1998–1999) Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Joss Whedon (1997–2003) Angel by Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt (1999–2004) Charmed by Constance M. Burge (1998–2006) Harry Potter by Chris Columbus (1–2), Alfonso Cuarón (3), Mike Newell (4), and David Yates (5–8) (2001–2011) Pirates of the Caribbean by Jerry Bruckheimer (2003–present) Supernatural by Eric Kripke (2005–present) The Dresden Files by Hans Beimler and Robert Hewitt Wolfe (2007) The Twilight Saga by Summit Entertainment (2008–2012) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Chris Columbus (2010) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2005) by Thor Freudenthal (2013) IF by John Krasinski (2024) Inception by Christopher Nolan (2010) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Mel Stuart (1974) Wonka by Paul King (2023) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Tim Burton (2005) The BFG by Steven Spielberg (2016)
Animation My Neighbor Totoro by Hayao Miyazaki (1988) Kiki's Delivery Service by Hayao Miyazaki (1989) Princess Mononoke by Hayao Miyazaki (1997) The Fairly OddParents by Butch Hartman (2001–present) The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy by Maxwell Atoms (2001–2008) Samurai Jack by Genndy Tartakovsky (Season 1-4: 2001–2004; Season 5: 2017) Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki (2001) Danny Phantom by Butch Hartman (2004–2007) Dave the Barbarian by Doug Langdale (2004–2005) Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends by Craig McCracken (2004–2009) Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (2004–present) Pretty Cure by Izumi Todo (2004–present) American Dragon: Jake Long by Jeff Goode (2005–2007) The Life and Times of Juniper Lee by Judd Winick (2005–2007) Regular Show by J. G. Quintel (2010–2017) Puella Magi Madoka Magica by Shaft and Aniplex (2011) Gravity Falls by Alex Hirsch (2012–2016) Kill la Kill by Trigger (2013–2014) Steven Universe by Rebecca Sugar (2013–present) Tome of the Unknown by Patrick McHale (2013) Over the Garden Wall (2014) Uncle Grandpa by Peter Browngardt (2013–2017) Fate Series Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works by Yuji Yamaguchi (2010) Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei by Silver Link (2014) Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works by Aniplex, Notes, and Ufotable (2014–2015) Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Oath Under Snow by Hiroshi Hiroyama (2017) Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel by Ufotable (2017) Fate/Extra Last Encore by Shaft (2018–) DuckTales by Walt Disney Television (1987–1990) DuckTales by Walt Disney Television (2017–2021)
Games Tabletop Ars Magica by Jonathan Tweet and Mark Rein-Hagen (1987–present) Shadowrun by FASA, Fantasy Productions, and Catalyst Game Labs (1989–present) Unknown Armies by John Scott Tynes and Greg Stolze (1998–present) d20 Modern by Wizards of the Coast (2002) Scion by Monte Cook (2007–present) Numenera by Monte Cook (2013)
Video Megami Tensei by Atlus (1987–present) Street Fighter by Capcom (1987–present) Mother by Shigesato Itoi (1989) Mortal Kombat by Midway Games (1992–2011) and NetherRealm Studios (2011–present) The King of Fighters by SNK (1994–present) Tekken by Bandai Namco Entertainment (formerly Namco) (1994–present) Guilty Gear by Arc System Works (1998–present) Tsukihime by Type-Moon (2000) Kagetsu Tohya (2001) Melty Blood by Type-Moon and French Bread (2002) Ace Attorney by Capcom (2001–present) Devil May Cry by Hideki Kamiya (2001–present) Onimusha by Capcom (2001–present) Higurashi When They Cry by 07th Expansion (2002–2014) Umineko When They Cry (2007–2011) Fate/stay night by Type-Moon (2004) Fate/hollow ataraxia (2005) Fate/tiger colosseum by Cavia and Type-Moon (2007) Fate/unlimited codes by Eighting (2008) Fate/Extra by Type-Moon and Image Epoch (2010) Fate/Grand Order by DELiGHTWORKS (2015) Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star by Marvelous (2016) God of War by David Jaffe (2005–present) BlazBlue by Arc System Works (2008–present) Bayonetta by Hideki Kamiya (2009) Bayonetta 2 (2014) Skullgirls by Marvelous and Autumn Games (2012)
Web fiction Web series
Webcomics Stand Still, Stay Silent by Minna Sundberg (2013–present)
See also List of high fantasy fiction
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