Top 10 games to stream if you want to grow on Twitch

Let's face it; Twitch is incredibly tough to grow on. The site's algorithm does very little to help small streamers become discoverable. In fact, most streamers will agree that you have to find your fanbase somewhere else, like YouTube.

Growing on Twitch may be frustrating, but a recent study by Japan 101 figured out the best games for those looking to gain exposure on the streaming website.

Here are the top 10 games to stream if you want to grow your channel on Twitch.

It seems pretty safe to say that GTAV will continue to be one of the top-streamed games on Twitch for a while longer. After releasing almost a decade ago, the game still holds a large popularity amongst players.

The game's story mode may not be as popular with viewers, but the continuous variety of GTA roleplay streamed on the website has brought in thousands of new viewers daily. If you are someone who can create a unique character for viewers to engage with, then GTAV is the perfect game to find Twitch growth with.

Being one of the most popular competitive shooter games, Valorant is constantly bringing light to new and upcoming streamers. The game has reached a popularity with some of the top streamers, such as "summit1g", who has gained over 5 million viewer hours playing the game in the last 30 days.

What is even better is the fact that the game is entirely free, making it a no-brainer for some to broadcast on their Twitch channel.

The first-person shooter Escape from Tarkov holds some of the highest watch times per streamer. The game puts players in a multiplayer setting and is extremely strategic. This makes for the perfect game to watch, putting the game at 8th on our list.

Currently, the top streamer of this game is "LIRIK", who has surpassed 20,000 within the last 30 days.

The game Lost Ark is a multiplayer RPG that has been pulling in viewers left and right. The game pulled in 3 million viewer hours over the last year, showing that there is unlimited potential for those who want to grow.

This is a perfect game to stream on Twitch if you are looking to grow your channel.

Being around for quite some time, World of Warcraft still holds a spot as one of the best games for people to stream on Twitch. With multiple avenues to run with, the game is perfect for entertaining viewers.

Role-play, explore and more; World of Warcraft holds a unique new storyline for everyone who chooses to stream it on Twitch.

Another game that has been around for a while now is CS:GO. The tactical first-person shooter game has a strong hold on the competitive esports community. The average viewership of this game was 80,000 over the last year, making it quite the fad for those looking to grow.

With such a strong competitive scene, CS:GO is perfect to stream.

With the release of Overwatch 2 happening recently, you would only expect that game to surpass the legacy of its predecessor. Surprisingly, Overwatch still stands as one of the most popular games to stream on Twitch, pulling in new viewers daily.

Overwatch 2 though is still incredibly popular, and a good pick for those wanting something a bit newer.

Released 10 years ago, the Valve-developed game Dota 2 still holds the place as one of the highest-watched games on Twitch. Its incredibly fast-growing competitive scene seems to pull in new viewers every day, making it the perfect game to find growth with on Twitch.

The game is only streamed by 250,000 people as of now, making it a great opportunity for small streamers to grow a community in.

Just Chatting has changed the way Twitch users stream. The category itself is not actually a game, but just a way for streamers to showcase their raw personalities. Streamers such as Adinross, Kai Cenat and more have accumulated millions of viewers streaming Just Chatting.

Share your personality with your community, and gain new followers daily by streaming Just Chatting on Twitch.

With an incredibly large competitive and casual fanbase, League of Legends takes the cake as the number one best game to play for those looking to grow on Twitch. There is a massive target audience for the game on Twitch, making it an easy pick for upcoming streamers.

The top five League of Legends streamers averaged 170,000 viewers over the last 30 days, making it easily one of the most popular games on the streaming platform.

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