Top 6 Manhwa Recommendations Similar to The Horizon

Created by Jeong Ji-Hoon, The Horizon unfolds a chilling narrative set in a war-ravaged world on the brink of despair. The story centers on a young boy who, having just lost his mother to the ravages of conflict, finds himself devoid of hope as he attempts to flee the horror around him. In the midst of his turmoil, he meets a girl of similar age, another casualty of the war.

With no adults to guide them, the two youths form a poignant alliance, leaning on each other for survival on an endless journey marked by tragedy and uncertainty. As they forge ahead with little more than the desire to move forward, this tale resonates with the themes present in various manhwa that evoke a similar eerie essence. Below, we present a list of some of the best manhwa that echo the haunting ambiance of The Horizon.

6 Insector

Man v. Insect or Man & Insects?

Creator(s):
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural
No. of Chapters: 94 (Ongoing)

Insector challenges the notion that humans reign at the pinnacle of the food chain in an exhilarating fashion. Set in a world where supernatural beings known as inspectors possess insect-like superhuman abilities, they covertly coexist with humans.

The narrative follows Miseong, an ordinary high school student who discovers he is, in fact, an inspector. However, unlike his peers who indulge in human flesh, Miseong harbors a grudge against his own kind. As he navigates the fine line between humanity and monstrosity, it remains uncertain whether he can harness his primal instincts in favor of mankind.

5 Hive

The Insect Apocalypse

Creator(s): Kim Gyu-sam
Genre: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Survival
No. of Chapters: 242 (Ongoing)

Hive presents a pulse-pounding apocalyptic storyline in a world that collapses in the blink of an eye. The protagonist, Eun-Sung Lee, a devoted father and husband, wakes up to what he anticipates will be an ordinary day with his family.

However, chaos erupts when enormous, carnivorous insects descend from the heavens, infecting or slaughtering everyone they encounter. Amid the ensuing pandemonium, Eun-Sung’s only focus is survival as he desperately searches for his missing loved ones. Teaming up with a battle-worn veteran named Ji-Eun Seong, they navigate the crumbling streets of Seoul together.

4 Silent Moon

An Island of Horror Hosting a Survival Game

Creator(s): N / A
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Seinen
No. of Chapters: 40

Silent Moon elevates the ‘horror’ genre with its unsettling narrative on Jukmyo Island, also known as Red Cat Island, where the remains of numerous missing individuals linger for years.

The tale centers on Sung-Hoon Kim, whose seemingly idyllic cruise trip with his long-time crush rapidly deteriorates upon reaching the island. What begins as a dream vacation transforms into a nightmarish survival game where one must either endure or become prey for the Red Cat.

3 Distant Sky

The World That Ended Overnight

Creator(s): Inwan Youn
Genre: Horror, Survival, Action, Drama, Mystery
No. of Chapters: 113

In Distant Sky, a high school student experiences a harrowing survival saga as he awakens to find Seoul in ruins, his classmates gone, and a grim reality awaiting him.

Alongside a fellow survivor—a girl—he navigates the desolate city, scavenging for food and necessities while evading various monstrous threats. Yet, the quest for survival is intertwined with his need to uncover the mystery behind Seoul’s catastrophic downfall.

2 Surviving Romance

A Fatal Love Story Gone Awry

Creator(s): Lee Yeon
Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Survival, Psychological
No. of Chapters: 101

Being reincarnated in your favorite romance tale sounds like a dream—until it becomes a nightmare in Surviving Romance. The plot revolves around Chaerin Eun, who suddenly finds herself as the protagonist in her beloved romance novel, but the reality is far from the fantasy ending she envisioned with the male lead, Jeha.

Things spiral out of control when she notices significant changes in the storyline. Fearing a grim fate without her desired conclusion, Chaerin seeks assistance from a mysterious classmate who is merely an extra in the novel. The challenge lies in finding this elusive character before it is too late.

1 Mosquito Wars

Humanoid Mosquitoes = The End of Humanity

Creator(s): Jeong Ji-Hoon
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror, Drama, Mystery
No. of Chapters: 48

Mosquito Wars demonstrates the havoc that could ensue if insects were to grow substantially larger than their natural size. Set in a world where humans remain oblivious to the sinister plots devised by mosquitoes over the millennia, chaos erupts when these humanoid pests emerge.

As the societal framework collapses under the weight of these new threats—insects resistant to modern weaponry—humanity faces near extinction. In a desperate bid for survival, the elite soldier Kisses and her team uncover a scientist’s lab that predicted the mosquito mutation, igniting a final showdown between humans and the invading species.

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