my list of recommendations
in each section they are loosely ordered by how much i like them, with my favourite first, but they are all incredibly good!
format:
name with link (release year); description; total runtime/playtime; authors
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series
Kaos (2024); modern Greek mythology retelling, queer; ~8h; Charlie Covell
Doctor Who (2005); science fiction, fantasy, time travel, queer; >120h
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024); science fiction, mental health, queer, adult animation; ~6.5h; Cirocco Dunlap
Foundation (2021); science fiction, history, politics; <40h; Josh Friedman and David S. Goyer, based on Isaac Asimov
The Expanse (2015); science fiction, politics, space exploration; ~60h; Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, based on James S. A. Corey
The Owl House (2020); magic fantasy, witches, queer, animation; ~17h; Dana Terrace
films
Nimona (2023); queer, techno-medieval, punk, animation, extremely funny and sad; 99min; adapted from ND Stevenson
Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023); fantasy, action; 134min
audiodramas
(find them wherever you listen to podcasts)
The Magnus Archives (2016); horror, supernatural, mystery, lore-heavy "anthology", queer; ~84h; Jonathan Sims and Alexander J. Newall; [sequel: The Magnus Protocol]
Starship Q Star (2022); science fiction, space exploration, comedy, queer; ~3h; Lauren Anderson and Meegan May
Welcome to Night Vale (2012); absurd, supernatural, anthology, queer; >110h; Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
books
Gödel, Echer, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid (1979); mathematics, self-reference, art, consciousness; Douglas R. Hofstadter
Geometry for Ocelots (2021); science fiction, history, society, science, religion; Exurb1a
To Be Taught, If Fortunate (2019); science fiction, space exploration, queer; Becky Chambers
The Foundation Trilogy (1951); science fiction, history, sociology; Isaac Asimov
musicals/concept albums
The Mechanisms (2010); storytelling musical cabaret, science fiction, folk, queer; ~5h
Epic: The Musical (2022); Greek mythology adaptation of The Odyssey; ~2h; Jorge Rivera-Herrans
Hadestown (2006); modern Greek mythology retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice, industrialization, anticapitalism; ~2.5h; AnaĂŻs Mitchell
Jekyll & Hyde (1990); adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson, science fiction, morality; ~2h; Frank Wildhorn, Leslie Bricusse and Steve Cuden
The Phantom of the Opera (1986); adapted from Leroux, music, theatre; ~2h; Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe and Charles Hart
videogames
Baba Is You (2019); puzzle, rules manipulation, inception; Hempuli
Chants of Sennaar (2023); puzzle, language learning; Rundisc
Dobbel Dungeon (2026); turn-based strategy with dice, fantasy RPG, cute art; Gamepie
Hollow Knight (2017); metroidvania, bugs; Team Cherry; [sequel: Silksong]
Opus Magnum (2017); puzzle, programming, alchemy; Zachtronics
Celeste (2018); platformer, anxiety, queer; Maddy Makes Games
Minecraft (2009); 3d sandbox; Mojang
tabletop games
Go (c. -2200); abstract strategy, 2 players by turns; 30-180 min
Cryptid (2018); deduction race, 3-5 players by turns; 30-50 min; Hal Duncan, Ruth Veevers and Kwanchai Moriya
7 Wonders Duel (2015); strategy city building, 2 players by turns; 30 min; Antoine Bauza, Bruno Cathala and Miguel Coimbra
Diamant (2005); bluffing, risking, 3-8 players simultaneously; 20-40 min; Bruno Faidutti and Alan R. Moon
Sushi Go (Party)! (2013/16); card drafting; 2-8 players simultaneously; 20 min; Phil Walker-Harding, Nan Rangsima and Tobias Schweiger
link to my BGG list (games I have played)















