Wondering what the best games to stream on Twitch are?
Well, you’re not alone.
There are a GAZILLION other people trying to solve this puzzle.
Luckily for you, though, I’ve broken down into a science.
A step-by-step science.
See, if you pick games that are popular but have relatively low competition, you’ll instantly increase your channel’s views and position yourself as the “go-to gamer” for that game.
But the trick is finding those games.
At the end of this post I’ll reveal a secret tool I use to do that, but for now, I’m going to share the best games to stream on Twitch regardless of competition… because, well, they’re just flat out FUN to play.
Let’s jump in…
1. Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a first-person shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts.
The game released on February 4, 2019, and in its first month amassed more than 50 million players worldwide.
Apex Legends is free to play, but gamers can purchase both in-game items and Battle Passes to increase their chances of getting better loot boxes.
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2. GTA Online
Grand Theft Auto V, also known as GTA 5, is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
The game was released on 17 September 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360; on 18 November 2014 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; and on 14 April 2015 for Microsoft Windows.
As of January 2019, the game has sold over 90 million copies across all platforms.
3. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
The video game focuses on siege action gameplay, with players having to attack or defend locations from the opposing team.
It is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
As of February 2019, 25 million people have played Rainbow Six Siege for over 7 billion minutes worldwide.
4. Fortnite
Fortnite is a co-op sandbox survival video game developed by People Can Fly and Epic Games.
The game was released on July 25, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, macOS, and iOS.
Fortnite has over 200 million players worldwide as of May 2019.
5. Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: World is an action role-playing game developed and published by Capcom.
The game was released worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018, with a Microsoft Windows release on August 9, 2018.
In the game, players take the role of a hunter, who is tasked with slaying or trapping monsters in a world of ever-changing ecology.
As of September 30, 2018, Monster Hunter: World has shipped over 9.1 million copies worldwide, with a total of 5.9 million copies sold on the PlayStation 4 and 3.2 million copies sold on Xbox One.
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6. CS:GO
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a first-person shooter video game developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and Valve Corporation.
The game was released for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on August 21, 2012.
A port for the Android platform was released on October 18, 2013.
Both the OS X version and the Linux version were released on November 19, 2013.
The game is played in rounds that last 2 to 5 minutes.
In each round, players join either the Terrorist or Counter-Terrorist team and attempt to complete objectives or eliminate the enemy team.
7. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie and published by Activision.
It was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 6, 2017, followed by a Microsoft Windows version the following month.
Not to mention:
It’s fun as hell to play.
8. Overwatch
Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
The game was released in May 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
In Overwatch, players choose one of several hero characters, each with unique powers and abilities, and team up to complete objectives on various maps.
As of October 2018, the game had over 40 million players.
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9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt.
It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 19 May 2015.
In the game, Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, is looking for his missing adopted daughter on the run from the Wild Hunt: an otherworldly group of spectral riders, led by Eredin, King of the Wild Hunt, who are pursuing their lost member through time and space.
The game was critically acclaimed, with many reviewers praising its story, visuals, and world design.
10. Rocket League
Rocket League is a vehicular soccer video game developed and published by Psyonix.
It was released for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 on July 7, 2015.
An Xbox One version followed on November 17, 2015.
A macOS version was released on August 21, 2017.
A Nintendo Switch version was released worldwide on November 14, 2017.
In the game, players control a rocket-powered car and use it to hit a large ball into the other team’s goal to score points.
11. League of Legends
League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Riot Games.
The game was designed by developer “Ezreal” in 2009. It is a free-to-play game with microtransactions that allow for players to purchase in-game items.
LoL is one of the most popular games in the world.
It is currently one of the highest-viewed games on streaming platforms like Twitch and is among the most lucrative esports.
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12. Runescape
Runescape is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released in January 2001 by Andrew and Paul Gower.
It is a graphical game with an overhead view of the world, in which players move their characters around by clicking on the ground.
Players interact with each other through trading, chatting, or by fighting.
The game also features a non-player character (NPC) named Zavistic Rarve who helps new players by introducing them to customisable guides and is involved in a number of quests.
13. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a free-to-play online collectible card video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment.
It is a turn-based card game between two opponents, played using a deck of cards selected by the player from their collection.
Players can choose from a number of game modes, with each offering a slightly different experience and requiring some amount of strategy to successfully win.
14. Dota 2
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed and published by Valve Corporation.
The game is played in matches between two teams that consist of five players, with both teams occupying their own separate base on the map.
Each of the ten players independently controls a powerful character, called a “hero”, who all have unique abilities and differing styles of play.
The objective of the game is to destroy the other team’s base, called the “Ancient”, which is defended by a set of buildings and units that continually spawn.
In conclusion
These games are fun as hell to play, yes.
But they’re also very competitive to stream.
Which, unfortunately, makes it harder for you to build a following playing them.
(Hey, don’t shoot the messenger. I’m just keeping it real.)
So, I have a quick “hack” for you (y’know, as a reward for reading this far).
Head over to TwitchStrike.com and use their unique search functionality to uncover popular Twitch games with relatively low competition and play them. Do this and you will see your viewership increase pretty much overnight.
Oh, and remember, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team