If you’re looking for Twitch stream title ideas, you’ve come to the right place!
Right, let’s cut the fluff and jump straight in.
To start off with, here are 17 Twitch stream title ideas you can “steal” from me today:
1. Your Name + Twitch Sub-Title
For example, you could put “Zak’s Fortnite Streaming Marathon”.
But, obviously, put YOUR NAME, not Zak’s!
2. Game + Game Mode + Gamertag
For example, you could put “Fortnite: Battle Royale with Nyjacky”.
Simple and straight to the point. No fluff.
3. Topic of Stream + Gamertag
For example, you could put “Destiny 2 Raiding with Datto”.
This is a great way to draw in viewers who want to watch a certain topic.
Now, I realise these, so far, are basic Twitch stream title ideas, but the truth is, they work.
So I highly recommend you test them all out and see which works best for you and your audience.
4. Your Name + Game + Game Mode
For example, you could put “Zak’s Marathon of Gears of War 4: Horde Mode”.
This is a great way to keep your viewers interested in what you’re playing.
5. Game + Your Name
For example, you could put “Fortnite with Zak”.
This is short, simple and straight to the point.
If you’re streaming with a well-known gamer or your audience know you really well, this can work wonders, because they trust you and will, most likely, like the game you’re playing.
Stream Title Ideas
Okay, now let’s dig a little deeper into some more “benefit-driven” stream title ideas:
6. “How to” Title
If you’re a twitch streamer who does tutorials on how to play certain games or do certain things on Twitch, then this title is for you.
This provides an explicit benefit to your audience:
What will they get out of watching your stream?
Not to mention, you’ll rank higher in the Twitch search results because you’ll be using keywords your viewers are searching for.
(Side note: Use keywords in moderation! If you use too many in your twitch stream title, they’ll look spammy and push people away.)
7. Gameplay + Commentary
For example, “Play-through with commentary: Zelda Breath of the Wild”
This type of Twitch stream title is great for those who want to share their gameplay with others and provide commentary on their game.
It gives your audience a chance to see how you play the game, as well as hear your thoughts and reactions.
8. Q&A + Gameplay
For example, “Fortnite with Zak: Q&A Stream”
If you’re running a Twitch stream where your audience can ask you questions while you play the game live, then this is the perfect title for you!
It tells your audience exactly what they can expect from your stream, and it shows that you’re going to be ready to answer questions live. This will keep them coming back for more, wondering what’s going to be asked next!
9. Game of the Day
You could put “THIS is My Game of the Day”
This type of title will induce curiosity in your viewers.
Why?
Because they’ll be wondering what your game of the day is. And they’ll only find out once they click through to your stream and find out what you’re playing.
“What should I title my Twitch stream?”
Hopefully I’ve answered the common ‘What should I title my Twitch stream?’ question.
If I haven’t, though, don’t worry, I’ve got a whole lot more for you:
10. Game + Competition Title
For example, “Fortnite with Zak: Weekly Tournament”
If you’re running a competitive Twitch stream, then this is the perfect title for you!
It tells your viewers what they can expect from your stream, as well as letting them know that there’s going to be competition involved.
This will get them hyped up and ready to go!
11. Gameplay + Streamer Specific Genre
For example, “Live stream: New Indie RPG with Zak”
This type of stream title is perfect if you’re a Twitch streamer running a stream based on a specific streamer-genre that you’ve created yourself.
In this example, I’m using the term “indie RPG.”
This is a streamer-genre that I’ve created which includes indie RPG games.
You could also use this stream title for other streamer-genres such as “indie horror games,” “retro games,” etc.
12. Livestream Marathon
For example, “Twitch Stream Marathon: 7 Hours”
This type of stream title is perfect for streamers who are planning on doing a livestream marathon.
It tells your audience exactly what to expect from your stream, while providing them with an excellent reason to tune in!
13. Theme Day
For example, “Taco Tuesday: Streaming All My Favorite Mexican Games”
This type of title is perfect for Twitch streamers who want to switch up their content and try something new.
It also lets your viewers know what to expect from your stream on a specific day.
Clickbait Twitch Titles
Do not – I repeat, DO NOT – create titles just to get someone to click through to your Twitch stream.
(AKA: Clickbait Twitch titles.)
Why?
Because when they find out you lied to them, they’ll just end up clicking away.
Instead, create titles that induce what I like to call “relevant curiosity”.
Come up with titles that make your viewers think, ‘I need to find out what that is!’ But that are also relevant to what you’re doing on your stream.
That way, everyone wins.
Let’s review a couple:
14. Angry Competition
For example, “I BROKE my controller in this 1 vs 1”
This type of title is perfect for competitive Twitch streamers who are looking to start some drama.
It will get your viewers hyped up and ready to go!
15. New Addition + Gameplay
For example, “Twitch Stream: Our New Kitten!”
This type of title is perfect for Twitch streamers who have recently added a new member to their family – whether that’s a pet or another person.
It will let your viewers know what they can expect from your stream, and it will also help to humanize you and your team.
16. Funny Commentary
For example, “Livestream: My Cat is trying to play video games”
This type of Twitch stream title is perfect for players who are looking to add some humor into what they’re doing on their stream.
It will perk up your viewers, and it will also give them a reason to come back later on down the line!
17. Let’s Play + New Release
For example, “Livestream: Let’s Play Fallout 4 (New Release)”
This type of Twitch stream title is perfect for streamers who are looking to play a new release that’s just come out.
It will give your viewers what they want – seeing the new game everyone’s talking about! – while also making sure they know what to expect.
In conclusion
As you can see, there are lots of ways that you can title your Twitch stream.
If what I’ve said has sparked any ideas, be sure to write them down – but don’t copy what I’ve said verbatim.
Ideas should always come from your own creativity, not someone else’s.
Now get out there and start streaming!
And as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team