Tier List Ideas: 50+ Fun Things to Rank

The hardest part of a tier list is usually deciding what to rank. Here are 50+ tier list ideas across the most popular categories: pick one, drop the items into S through F, and share it to start the argument. Every one of these works great as a tier list you can fill out in a couple of minutes.

Gaming tier list ideas

Gaming is where tier lists were born, so the prompts are endless:

• Characters in your main fighting game
• Weapons or guns in a shooter
• Gacha/roster characters (who to pull for)
• Maps in your favorite competitive game
• Every game in a series (best to worst)
• Consoles you've owned
• Video game soundtracks
• Boss fights you'll never forget
• Starter Pokémon across every generation
• Mario Kart tracks

Food & drink tier list ideas

The most universally fun category. Everyone has takes:

• Pizza toppings
• Fast-food chains
• Candy and chocolate bars
• Breakfast cereals
• Hot sauces by heat and flavor
• Coffee orders
• Chip/crisp flavors
• Ice cream flavors
• Holiday foods
• Soda brands

Movies & TV tier list ideas

• Every movie in a franchise (Marvel, Star Wars, Fast & Furious)
• A director's filmography
• Seasons of a show you've binged
• Animated movies
• Horror movies by how scary they actually are
• Sitcoms
• Movie sequels (did they hold up?)
• Book-to-movie adaptations

Music tier list ideas

• An artist's albums
• Songs on one album
• Decades of music
• Festival lineups
• One-hit wonders
• Genres you'll actually listen to

Sports tier list ideas

• NFL/NBA/soccer teams this season
• Draft prospects
• GOAT candidates at a position
• Your fantasy league's managers
• Jerseys and uniforms
• Stadiums you've visited

Everyday life tier list ideas

For when you want something lighter:

• Days of the week
• Seasons and months
• Dog or cat breeds
• Vacation spots
• Office snacks
• Household chores (worst to least-worst)
• Emojis you actually use
• Apps on your phone
• Classroom rewards (great for teachers)
• Group-chat members (rank with caution)

How to turn an idea into a tier list

Once you've picked a topic, you're 60 seconds from a finished list:

1. Open the tier list maker and add your items.
2. Drag each one into S, A, B, C, D, or F, or tap to place on mobile.
3. Add images to make it pop, then share the live link.

New to the format? Here's how to make a tier list and what the S–F tiers mean. Then start ranking, and send it to the one friend guaranteed to disagree.