Guides
Nine picks for every mood
Short, themed lists for each maker: nine picks, why each one fits, who it suits and when it works best. Read one, then fill your grid with the same nine in one click and swap in your own.
Game guides
Open the My 9 Games makerStory games
9 Best Story Games That Stay With You
Our picks for the best story games, from Red Dead Redemption 2 to Disco Elysium and Firewatch, with nothing spoiled past the opening premise.
Cozy games
9 Best Cozy Games for a Slow Evening
The best cozy games for winding down: farming, tidy puzzles and gentle stories with no timers, from Stardew Valley and Unpacking to Spiritfarer.
Co-op games
9 Co-op Games for Couples to Play Together
Nine co-op games for couples, from It Takes Two and Overcooked! 2 to Portal 2, with notes on couch or online play and how hard each one gets.
Anime guides
Open the My 9 Animes makerBest anime for beginners
9 Best Anime for Beginners: Where to Start
Our picks for the best anime for beginners, from Cowboy Bebop to Frieren: shows that hook you fast, finish well and need zero background.
Sad anime
9 Sad Anime That Will Make You Cry
Nine anime that will make you cry, from Grave of the Fireflies to Your Name, picked because the tears come from characters, not cheap shocks.
Movie guides
Open the My 9 Movies makerComfort movies
9 Comfort Movies to Rewatch When the Week Wins
Our nine go-to comfort movies, from Paddington 2 to Singin' in the Rain, and the right kind of bad day to put each one on. Rewatching encouraged.
Coming-of-age movies
9 Best Coming-of-Age Movies About Being Young
The best coming-of-age movies we know, from The 400 Blows to Lady Bird and Moonlight: nine films about first friends, first heartbreak and parents.
