Twitch stream ideas can either make or break your stream.
I mean, on the one hand, a good Twitch stream idea can skyrocket your viewers and, of course, hook and hold their attention… for hours.
On the other hand, a bad Twitch stream idea can, well, do the opposite.
So, for all you new aspiring streamers out there, I decided to write a list of the 56 best Twitch stream ideas you can legally steal from me today:
1. Live commentary of video games as you play them
2. Playing games with other Twitch streamers or viewers
3. Play-throughs of games, walkthroughs and speedruns
4. Streaming your creative endeavors, such as art, music or cooking
5. Doing a Q&A session with your viewers
6. Showing off your collections or items you’ve bought/acquired
7. Livestreams of events or happenings in your life
8. Playing games that are usually considered “boring” to watch
9. Creative and funny live streams (e.g., read a book and stream it)
10. Live streams of your favorite shows, sports or other programs
11. Cooking or baking, with a live stream of the entire process
12. Playing board games or tabletop RPGs
13. Creative projects, such as painting, sculpting or cosplay
14. Livestreams of other Twitch streamers
15. Showing off your home, studio or office
Okay, now that I’ve “exercised” my Twitch stream ideas muscle, it’s time to take this up a notch and focus on…
Fun Twitch Stream Ideas
Creating a Twitch stream around any one of these fun Twitch stream ideas will immediately separate you from all the other gamers out there, which, in turn, will help grow your stream.
So, let’s jump in with 16 fun Twitch stream ideas:
1. Ask viewers to pick games for you to play
2. Livestream your reactions to new games as you play them for the first time
3. Play games while wearing fun costumes or themed outfits
4. Play party games with other streamers or viewers
5. Livestream fun challenges or competitions
6. Streams where you take suggestions from the chatroom to do tasks, such as games to play or foods to cook
7. Streams where you do fun or interesting activities, such as fun runs or hikes
8. Streams where you answer fun or interesting questions
9. Play games that are usually considered “difficult” to watch
10. Livestream your reactions to new games as you play them for the first time
11. Streaming while blindfolded or with one hand tied behind your back
12. Take part in fun or interesting interviews
13. Play games with your friends or family members
You may be stepping outside your comfort zone with some of them, sure, but if testing out a bunch of funny Twitch stream ideas actually increases your viewership and followers, it’ll be worth it, right?
Which reminds me, you have a one day a year where you HAVE to test these Twitch stream ideas out…
Twitch Birthday Stream Ideas
Honestly, in my opinion, Twitch birthday stream ideas are the best.
Why?
Well, because you finally have the perfect excuse to try out the most ridiculous, goofy stream ideas you can think of – and no one will shout at you for it!
So with that said, here are 16 Twitch birthday stream ideas you can try out on that special day:
1. Recreate birthdays from your favorite movies, TV shows or games
2. Have a themed birthday party, complete with games and food
3. Dress up as your favorite Twitch streamer or character
4. Play games that are usually considered “childish” to watch
5. Livestream your birthday party
6. Do a 24-hour stream on your birthday
7. Take suggestions from the chatroom to do challenges
8. Do a Twitch Q&A with no interruptions
9. Give away free stuff instead of asking for donations
10. Ask viewers to send you birthday messages
11. Twitch stream a wedding or vow renewal ceremony
12. Twitch stream your birthday celebration with friends and family members
13. Livestream a retrospective of your Twitch career so far
14. Livestream a day in the life on your birthday
15. Twitch birthday livestreams with other Twitch streamers
16. Have a birthday party game marathon Twitch stream
Listen, it’s all about throwing a bunch of these Twitch birthday stream ideas at the wall and seeing which one sticks for you.
After all, it is only for one day!
Speaking of Twitch stream ideas, here are another set of ideas you can start using today…
Twitch Charity Stream Ideas
Whether you’re a Twitch streamer, Twitch viewer or Twitch moderator , there’s no denying that Twitch charity streams are a force to be reckoned with.
Why?
Because Twitch charity streams are all about giving back to the community.
So with that said, here are 12 Twitch charity stream ideas you can start using today:
1. Livestream a charity event or Twitch marathon to raise money for a good cause
2. Livestream your favorite games or Twitch streams to raise money for a good cause
3. Take part in charity drives or marathons
4. Have a charity auction
5. Twitch stream while playing games that raise money for charities
6. Twitch stream your favorite charity events
7. Twitch stream your favorite Twitch charity drives
8. Twitch stream your favorite Twitch charity marathons
9. Take part in online charity challenges and stream in
10. Host Twitch stream teams to help you fundraise and spread the word
11. Twitch stream a Twitch Q&A for a good cause
12. Twitch marathon your Twitch channel to raise money for a good cause
There are so many Twitch charity stream ideas out there that it can be hard to pick just one.
But rest assured, you’ll be doing, Twitch, yourself and those less fortunate a HUGE favor by putting some of these Twitch charity stream ideas to good use.
In conclusion…
It’s important to have fun with your Twitch stream.
In doing so, you’ll attract more viewers.
Then those viewers will, hopefully, turn into followers and then paid subs. But that’s a post for another day
Just remember that by trying out a bunch of goofy Twitch stream ideas every once in a while, you will separate yourself from all the noise on Twitch and really begin to stand out.
Sure, it will be hard work, but it will be worth it in the end!
Oh, and as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team