Throughout the years, the games that have dominated the top 10 of Twitch categories have remained mostly the same. There have been a few newcomers that have come and gone as trends have shifted, but for the most part, a lot of the games you find in the busiest categories remain the same.
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So, which games are the biggest, then? Which ones keep gathering audiences from far and wide, and are the most streamed? We'll use TwitchTracker as our source here, and base the information on roughly the last seven days, ignoring, of course, categories that are irrelevant, like Just Chatting and IRL.
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Rust
There's No Survival Game More Cruel Than This
Rust has been one of the top games on Steam for some time now, so it's no surprise to see it perform so well on Twitch. You spawn in naked without anything to your name, but the skin on your bones, and all you need to do is survive. Of course, with the wilderness around you and other players constantly throwing wrenches in your cogs, that's not exactly easy.
The dark corners of the Internet are filled to the brim with funny and tragic clips of players losing everything in this game, or tricking other players with their bluff. It's a game where you make memories, both good and bad, as you progress from zero to hero, and maybe die in the process.
Fortnite
Epic's Battle Royale Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
It's crazy to think how long Fortnite has been able to stay relevant, but with so many changes, cosmetic drops, and events constantly thrown into the mix to keep things fresh, it's completely deserved. There's always something new going on in the game, and the addictive battle royale gameplay loop is guaranteed to make anyone's heart pound.
With each new Battle Pass introducing even fancier and cooler skins, as well as its variety of game modes depending on the type of PVP experience you're looking for, Fortnite definitely knows how to keep its player base coming back again and again. It's also free-to-play, so anyone can just jump into a relatively high-quality battle royale experience.
Minecraft
A Timeless Survival Sandbox Classic
Can we call Minecraft a classic already? One would be hard-pressed to find someone who has never heard of this game that's charmed everyone from kids to adults, thanks to its simple yet undeniably addictive sandbox setup. With how much you can customize your game and your difficulty, as well as the different modes, there's an experience for everyone here.
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There are players doing speedruns, players in their ancient hardcore worlds for years, or those jumping into PVP servers to participate in a bunch of games. And that's all without even going into all the different mods that can enhance your experience, from stuff like Tekkit and RLCraft that add a ton of new content and make Mojang's sandbox feel like a whole different game. It also helps that it's a very accessible game, available on multiple platforms, which is why so many are fans of it and enjoy either streaming or watching it.
DOTA 2
People Keep Coming Back To Valve's MOBA
Another free-to-play game that's available on Steam, DOTA 2 is probably one of the older games that keep raking in views on Twitch. While anyone can download the game and instantly gain access to all of its 100+ heroes, it's a MOBA game that has a steep learning curve.
Once you get sucked into the competitive experience, or even just the fun chaos of quick play, it's hard to tear yourself away from it. Work with your team, compete to become the best player ever in a specific role, and soon enough, you'll even find yourself following the esports scene. Valve's MOBA might be old, but it still hasn't shown signs of slowing down, and probably never will.
World of Warcraft
The King Of MMORPGs And Live-Service Games
Another old but gold (likely the oldest on this list) game that people religiously watch on Twitch is World of Warcraft. It's truly magical how Blizzard Entertainment has managed to keep the game relevant through thick and thin, enduring the highs and lows of the franchise for years.
One of the best steps it arguably took was to release WoW Classic to appease its player base, and since then, it has kept on going strong as one of the last-standing pillars in a growing graveyard of live-service MMORPGs. With its Midnight expansion just around the corner, it's likely it will get a bit of a boost in its Twitch ranking as well.
ARC Raiders
The Extraction Shooter That Captured Lightning In A Bottle
Being the current, hot trending game among PVP shooters, it's no surprise to see ARC Raiders ranking so high on Twitch. Stepping into such a niche genre as extraction shooters, which had previously mostly catered to a small audience of people, save maybe for Escape from Tarkov, which had its moment (and still does to a degree), was a risky play.
That said, ARC Raiders has been absolutely killing it in the last few months and isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Many have praised it for how accessible it is, and how good its performance is—a pretty important aspect of PVP games. It'll be interesting to see if Bungie's Marathon can snag some of its player base, and how long the game will ride the highs of its popularity. For now, it stands at a solid and well-deserved spot at top 5.
Valorant
Riot's Tactical Shooter Remains Massive
Speaking of addictive gameplay loops, Riot is one company that knows how to deliver PVP games that just keep roping people back in. Valorant is free-to-play, which certainly helps it, and with a touch of hero shooter features and interesting mechanics that some might even describe as MOBA-esque, it has managed to solidify a spot for itself as a competitor among tactical shooters.
The esports scene alone is massive, and with how coveted its cosmetics are, it's no wonder so many people jump in and love to watch more skilled players owning the opposing team in its heart-pumping gameplay loop. For that, it ranks in the top 4 of the most popular games on Twitch.
Grand Theft Auto 5
Its Roleplaying Servers Are A Rabbit Hole Of Their Own
GTA 5 on its own was a great game, but with Online and the FiveM RP servers that have sprouted into existence, it has opened up a whole other massive niche. Can we even call it a niche, given it lands in the elusive top 3 of most-watched games on Twitch?
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Considering how these roleplaying servers pretty much offer endless entertainment for both viewers invested in fictional characters and the streamer themselves, it's really not a mystery at all why so many tune in to watch their favorite live narrative unfold. There are countless hilarious moments immortalized through clips, and that's just the tip of the iceberg with how deep this rabbit hole can get.
Counter-Strike 2
The Timeless Tactical Shooter Will Never Die
With the release of Counter-Strike 2, Valve solidified the game's future now and forever. The original Counter-Strike already had plenty of players and viewers thanks to it being free-to-play, and also being a foundational part of the tactical shooter genre after titles like 1998's Rainbow Six.
Now, with the second installment, the game looks, plays, and feels ten times better, and is likely never going to go out of style. Anyone can jump in and test their might, but be prepared to 'git gud', because this isn't an FPS game for the faint of heart. It's a far more grounded approach to tactical shooters compared to Valorant, which explains its extremely wide appeal.
League of Legends
Riot's Iconic MOBA That Got Its Own Series
And now, for the number one spot: League of Legends. This MOBA has held its ranking at the top for years, in part due to it being free-to-play and thanks to its charming art style. Once you really get into it, it's a highly addictive gameplay loop akin to DOTA 2, but dialed to two-hundred.
You have your fair share of cosmetics to unlock, and if you want to be able to pick any champion you like, you'll have to do some serious grinding. The game is highly accessible, running well even on relatively low-end PCs, and Riot has also been giving it all the love it deserves with incredibly regular updates to balance the game. It's also a game with a huge fan community, a sturdy esports side, and with the series out, its characters and lore are getting even more love and attention. With all this summed up, it's absolutely no surprise it continues to dominate the Twitch charts.
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