What are the best special interest sites in 2026?

LinkMap curates 116 of the best special interest websites, organized across 10 sections: General, Light Novels, Fanfiction / Stories, Newspapers, Virtual Reality, Indie Games, Abandonware / Retro, Decomps / Ports, Remakes / Recreations, Revival Projects. Top picks are marked with a ★. Updated August 2026.

Are these special interest sites free to use?

Most special interest resources listed on LinkMap are free. Paid, ad-supported and open-source options are labelled with tags so you can pick the one that fits your needs.

How is the LinkMap Special Interest list curated?

Every special interest entry on LinkMap is hand-picked and reviewed. Listings link directly to the source — no affiliate links, no trackers, no login walls.

What are good alternatives for special interest?

The full Special Interest section on LinkMap works as a live list of special interest alternatives — 116 options across 10 categories, updated regularly as sites appear or go offline.

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Special Interest — 116 hand-picked sites to explore special interest, updated August 2026. Every link is reviewed manually and organised across 10 sections (General, Light Novels, Fanfiction / Stories and 7 more). Free to browse, no login, no trackers, no affiliate links.