How to Grow Your Audience: Top 5 Games to Stream on Twitch
Authored by John Jekyll | |
Friday, 15 July 2022 | |
4-minute read | |
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If you are a gamer, you might have heard of the term live streaming. Live streams broadcasts video over the internet, and some live-streamers broadcast themselves playing video games. Twitch is a live-streaming platform where broadcasters can broadcast themselves playing video games or watching movies.
Live-streaming allows you to play your favorite video games, develop a fan base, form parasocial relationships, and earn money. For some people, it is a fun and unique way to show off their skills and reactions to the game. It can also be a way to make friends and network with other gamers. It can be a way to take a break from school or work, and just have some fun. It sounds like a win-win, right?
Twitch has seen a massive growth during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. If you are currently a live-streamer, you are more likely to succeed and grow your audience.
Here, we list five games you can stream on Twitch that are enjoyable for you and your audience and will boost your live-streaming career.
5. Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox adventure game developed by Microsoft and Mojang. The objective in this game is to build, run around, and explore. The possibilities in this game are essentially endless, and this can give you millions of hours of fun and enjoyment.
Why stream Minecraft?
Minecraft has an extremely strong speedrunning community. If you want to gain exposure quickly, joining the Minecraft speedrunning community is a great way to start your career. If you are looking for an investment that pays off well, Minecraft would be a great choice.
Price: $26.95
4. Valorant
Valorant is a 5v5 hero-based first-person shooter. However, what separates this game from other games such as Overwatch is that there is no respawning, and you purchase weapons. This shooter offers a unique, engaging multiplayer experience.
Why stream Valorant?
The intense gunfights in this game is the best part of the game; if you want action, look no further as Valorant is the perfect game for epic moments. Viewers would love the immersive, action-packed experience that Valorant provides. In addition, the game is relatively simple to play, so viewers will not be confused as they tune in on the stream.
Price: FREE!
3. Just Chatting
Just Chatting is not really a game, but a genre developed by Twitch. It is the most popular category with around 15% of the platform streaming it. To give you an idea of how effective Just Chatting can be, here are things you can do:
- Reacting
- Debating
- Browsing /r/LivestreamFail
Why stream Just Chatting?
The biggest reason why this game is so popular and enjoyable to stream is because of the streamer-audience interaction. This game forces the streamer to interact with their own audience. In addition, the increased streamer-audience interaction increases the amount of donations you get.
Price: FREE!
2. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (aka CS:GO) is a first person shooter. If you have ever heard of Valorant, it is similar to that game but realistic, and you play as all of the heroes at the same time. The game contains a multiplayer and co-op campaign and is praised for its unique gameplay.
Why Stream Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a game with an extremely high skill ceiling. Viewers would love to watch skilled streamers play at a high level. In addition, matchmaking allows for diverse teammates with various levels of English-speaking abilities. This allows for more funny moments on stream.
Price: FREE!
1. Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches
Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches is an IRL game from Twitch. It was released by Twitch during the summer of 2021. Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches streamers often interact with their audience similarly to Just Chatting.

Why Stream Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches?
If you are a streamer who is just starting out, you can quickly set up a Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches stream! Without any prior video gaming experience, you can develop a fanbase quickly. You don't have to worry about copyright issues either as long as there are no copyrighted songs in the background.
Price: FREE!
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