Playing horror games is fun, but for those that don’t mind taking a back seat and choosing to live vicariously through others and their playthroughs, there’s always Twitch. From short indie flash games tobigger AAA releases, Twitch’s got it all. The sense of viewership brings both the audience and streamer closer together; allowing both parties to feel like they’re truly along for the terrifying ride. These faithful viewers are in it for the long run; no matter how long that may be.
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Often time horror titles can be difficult to digest on one’s own, so having some company may take the edge off just a bit. Or for others, perhaps horror is synonymous with excitement, and watching everyone’sfavorite streamers' reactionto each scare is where some find their enjoyment. Regardless of the reason, horror streams are plainly fun to watch; so here are a few great names to check out for horror fanatics all across the world.
1039daph
Both a talented artist and a gamer,39daphdefinitely has tons of horror content for fans. At times she will opt for a solo run of a horror game and at others, she’ll invite some of her friends in for the fun. The variety of horror games she features on her channel almost seems endless!
From the classics to games most have never heard of before, Daph’s channel is truly a haven for those who love the entire genre. What’s even better is that once the scares are over, viewers can watch one of hermany art streamsto relax and cool off before signing off for the night.
9MatthewMcMuscles
Formerly of “TwoBestFriendsPlay,” YouTuber and Twitch streamerMatthewMcMusclesloves indulging (and sometimes goofing on) plenty of horror games. When the talented creator isn’t busy making content for his YouTube channel, he turns to Twitch to have some fun with his fans; and sometimes that includes streams exclusive to horror games!
Whether it be poking some good-hearted fun at campy horror games with his lovely wife,Crymentina, or getting spooked by the classics, there’s no shortage of content for those that love horror on Matt’s channel.
8Markiplier
Often times in the quest to hunt down the perfect channel to fit one’s interests, the biggest names are overlooked or completely forgotten.Markiplierhad no issue bringing his massive following he created from his YouTube over to his Twitch channel. Horror game veteran, Markiplier never forgot his roots, and still heavily features scary games with friends on his channel from time to time.
For viewers that love to feel spooked but still wish tosleep well at night, Markiplier’s Twitch channel is a great find. He manages to deliver the scares on his streams while still keeping things light and fun.
7Sykkyno
During the overnight sensation that isAmong Us,Sykkunoquickly becameone of the most popularstreamers for the game. However, Sykkuno isn’t only known for thisAmong Uscontent. During the height of the co-op horror gamePhasmophobia’s popularity, Sykkuno jumped in on the fun and started doing horror streams much more often. Joined by a handful of his well-known streamer friends, including K-pop’s very ownJae from Day6, Sykkuno’s channel features plenty of other co-op horror games.
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For horror addicts that love to be spooked but don’t want to feel too lonely, definitely join Sykkuno and friends on their many ghost hunting journeys.
6kanae_2434 (Kanae)
One of the best aspects of being a fan of horror games is understanding (and maybe enjoying) the universal language of fear. Sometimes words aren’t necessary to appreciate a stream; sometimes the reactions andscreams of terrorare all you need to be a fan of a streamer, no matter what their native language is.
Although mainly streaming on YouTube, Japanese virtual streamer,kanae_2434also goes live on Twitch as well. Famous for hisApex LegendsandGenshin ImpactTwitch streams, Kanae’s also known to indulge in some great horror titles. Fromindie flash gameslikeThe Houseor bigger releases likeMan Of Medan, Kanae seems to be a fan of a wide range of horror games. Sometimes he’ll evencall on his friendsto join him. Kanae’sFive Nights At Freddy’sstream with fellow virtual streamer,Kuzuha, being a big fan favorite.
5LobosJr
The unofficial King ofDark Souls, akaLobosJr, is also known to feature tons of other horror games on his Twitch channel as well. Initially popular for his insaneDark Soulsruns, Lobos surprisingly also has a good variety of horror on his channel as well. Not only are popular horror titles featured on Lobos' streams, but more obscure and retro titles are as well.
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Lobos has even been known to allow his viewers to have some fun and add their own jumpscares into his horror streams (such as the famous “BAH!” audio clip), playing a frightening soundbite whenever a generous donation is made.
4ybbaaabby (Abby Russell)
Formerly ofGiant Bomb,ybbaaabby(better known by her real name, Abby) is now focusing on personal projects. However, she’s still very much a fan of video games. Abby, although originally known for herSimsTwitch streams, is also no stranger to a good horror game every now and then. Her Halloween tradition of “Six Crazy Fights” for her former company featured new horror games throughout the month; including a handful of fun VR ones!
Fortunately for fans, Abby seems to be continuing to explore horror games on her Twitch channel,both new and old, as her most recent endeavor is a playthrough ofBioshockwith game designer, Casey Malone.
3Orchlon
Horror fans that love theResident Evilseries are in for a treat withOrchlon’s Twitch channel. This Mongolia based speedrunner specializes in horror speed runs; broadcasting tons of streams where fans and newcomers alike can watch him perfect his time.
For any horror enthusiasts that wish to learn the inside tricks and tips to get that record speed in their favorite horror game, look no further than Orchlon. Tune in and be prepared to learn from the best.
2PatStaresAt
Formerly the other half of “TwoBestFriendsPlay”,PatStaresAthas now turned to Twitch to continue his interest in video games. Pat regularlyfeaturesResident Evilgames, new and old. Pat enjoys delving into new horror titles with a critical eye while also revisiting old favorites of his to remind his viewers why sometimes the classics are the games with the most edge.
1jacksepticeye
Starting his fame on YouTube,jacksepticeyealso now is quite popular on Twitch as well! His content regularly features scary games with friends; allowing audiences to experiences some frightening scares while also laughing it off with Sean (jacksepticeye’s real name) and his buddies. However, between Sean’s jokes and hilarious commentary, some scares are bound to get to Sean and his viewers as the scares that happen at the least suspecting moments are almost always the most frightening!
