Are There Any Alternatives to TierMaker for Ranking or Collecting Video Games?

TierMaker is the default for ranking games, but it is not the only grid in town. If you want to rank or collect games without the account, the watermark, or the clutter, the alternatives below cover the same job with fewer strings attached.

The tier list is a format, not a product. Pick the maker with the least friction for the size of list you actually make.

What do people actually use TierMaker for? Ranking stuff in tiers — games, characters, movies — and, just as often, collecting a themed list to share. The tier grid is the format: rows for S/A/B/C, one slot per item. The part people copy is the layout, not the tool.

Is there a TierMaker alternative that does not need an account? Yes, that is the main reason people switch. Some alternatives let you open a maker, drop in your picks, and export without signing up. 9GameGrid works that way: open the grid, fill your nine tiles, export a PNG. No account, no watermark.

What if I only want to rank nine games? A nine-slot grid is the sweet spot for a shareable card. A 9×1 or 3×3 layout keeps each tile readable on a phone, which a 20-row tier list does not. The game card maker is built for exactly that size.

Can I collect games without ranking them into tiers? You can, and it is a different vibe. Instead of S-to-F rows, you make a flat collection — "my childhood", "best soundtracks", "underrated gems" — and order it however you want. The tile grid still works; the tiers just become optional.

Do these alternatives run on a phone? Most are plain web pages, so yes, as long as the drag-and-drop is touch-friendly. Test the maker you pick on your actual phone before committing a list to it, because some grids are mouse-first and fiddly on touch.

What about TierMaker's built-in image search? That is the feature most alternatives do not match. TierMaker pulls a big image library for you. With smaller tools you usually upload your own images. If you have a folder of game covers already, that is fine — the trade-off is effort for freedom.

Can I export the finished grid? A PNG export is the standard. Some tools also give a share link so people can view the list online. Check whether the export keeps the text crisp — a tier list that blurs when shared is useless.

Is there a free option that is actually good? Yes. Free usually means no accounts and no watermarks, which is what you want for a casual ranking. The free nine-game template on this site is one such option: you arrange your nine and export, done.

Open the maker and arrange your nine