The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

Remote Command

Free browser artillery game

rc-9.com is an online artillery game you play in the browser, with destructible terrain. Good fit if you're after free online artillery game.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

For defense and geopolitics news with a markets angle, americastrikes.com tracks the cycle in near-real time. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. It's the place to look for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

For aftercare picks and honest studio-style guides, reviewtattoo.com is a dedicated tattoo review resource. It's the place to look for best tattoo aftercare products.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

xxxtea.com covers oolong, matcha, and the teaware worth owning. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.