Streaming has blown up in the past decade, with Twitch actively challenging the popularity of platforms like Youtube. With streaming now a regular feature on Instagram and Youtube, as well as Facebook, it's the go-to place to watch people game and connect with them on a level never seen before.
From watching pro gamers playing live to hanging out with your friends in your own stream, it's hard to not get involved with Twitch. If you're just as passionate about streamers as we are, you'll no doubt find some of your favorites or even new favorites on this list of 10 gaming Twitch streamers who gathered the most subscribers in the past ten years.
10 Summit1G
Summit1G is a pro player gone Twitch streamer. He used to be a professional in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but eventually retired and focused instead on streaming for an audience on Twitch.
If you're looking for your typical competitive gaming experience, he's a pretty ideal pick for anyone who enjoys traditional FPS games. With a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor, he's even taking up VR games as of late, which is hilariously fun to watch as he shows off his skills. As of right now, he has about 17 300 subscribers.
9 Cohhcarnage
If FPS isn't your cup of tea, we really recommend jumping on board CohhCarnage's stream. Once an aspiring game designer, once his stream blew up he decided to share his gaming with a loyal audience. He plays a wide variety of games, which include but are not limited to traditional FPS such as Rainbox Six Siege.
He'll also try new games like Death Stranding, and will even challenge himself with difficult strategy titles like Divinity: Original Sin 2. If you're a big fan of the latter, you'll enjoy his latest playthrough in Tactician Mode. Currently, he has 17 400 subscribers.
8 AdmiralBahroo
Another streamer that doesn't limit themselves to just one type of game is AdmiralBahroo. Source of the famously adorable panda emotes, his most recent streams include tons of Dead By Daylight, XCOM 2 and a random variety of other games depending on how he feels.
Initially a Youtuber, he's risen to the top of Twitch through hard work and dedication. Not only is he hilarious, but he also has an amazingly soothing voice that could easily be heard at a professional radio station. With 17 500 subscribers, go on and show him some love for doing what he's passionate about!
7 Lirik
No doubt one of the most prolific and relatable streamers out there, Lirik's down to earth and fun personality has charmed the hearts of thousands of video game lovers. He's been on Twitch for nearly nine years now, and his dedication was so strong he even opted to go on a hiatus for a week to catch his breath.
He plays tons of different games but is probably most well known for his PUBG gameplay, despite him feeling discontent about the current state of the game. Right now, Lirik sits at a solid 18 000 subscribers, which is a pretty formidable amount, to say the least.
6 Castro_1021
There's no one who loves the FIFA franchise as much as Castro_1021 does. It's hard to argue with that when his entire room is disguised as a football stadium with a fake grass floor. We have to commend the man for his devotion to the game year after year, and for all the effort he puts into his outfit and his props.
If you happen to be a hardcore fan of FIFA yourself and you're looking for inspiration, as well as a hilarious streamer to watch in your free time, Castro_1021 is your go-to streamer, with a staggering 20 800 subscribers under his belt.
5 TimTheTatMan
Known for his impeccable humor and comedy skills, everyone even remotely familiar with Tim will recognize him due to his unique beard. His stream is a happy place for people, where he mostly plays games like Fortnite, Overwatch and Call of Duty.
The connection he's established with his audience is truly unique, and he has a personality that just dominates the room, even if other streamers roast him about his skills. Tim has made quite the fan base with 21 600 subscribers and more to come, no doubt, as his popularity steadily rises.
4 NickMercs
Formerly a Gears of War player and now a famous Fortnite console streamer, Nick's roots go all the way back to him making videos about Outlast. It wasn't until he broke a world record of the most squad kills that he became famous, and gathered an audience.
Often gracing his audience with funny stories and relatable events from his life, it's difficult not to fall in love with Nick's charismatic personality. With a heart of gold and incredible skills he's honed over the years, he continues to be one of the most talented Fortnite players with 23 400 subscribers on Twitch.
3 MoonMoon
Sharing a name with the silly wolf meme, MoonMoon is has been around on Twitch since roughly 2016. He became most famous when he began streaming his Overwatch gameplay, playing mostly tank heroes like Roadhog, with the occasional DPS heroes as well.
Nowadays he streams a wider variety of games, with a clear theme of revisiting awesome old titles like Fallout 2, Knights of the Old Republic and so on. If you're into nostalgia games yourself, his stream is perfect for you, and 26 300 of his devoted subscribers.
2 DrDisrespect
DrDisrespect is an interesting character to say the least, mainly because he's actually a character and not the real person behind the facade. Streaming behind a wig and a set of sunglasses, he's known for playing a variety of FPS games like Fortnite, PUBG and Apex Legends.
Despite a lot of controversy surrounding him, he's highly popular and devoted to his craft. If you enjoy watching ranting and rage compilations, his stream will be of perfect entertainment and great comedy value. Right now, he has 28 100 subscribers on Twitch.
1 xQcOW
There's no streamer as popular and quite as memorable as xQc. Both loved and hated, he's garnered thousands of supporters through his Overwatch gameplay and his brief time as a Dallas Fuel main tank. Even if his time in OWL is over, Felix is a core part of the Overwatch streaming community and has an immense passion for the game, as well as his following.
One of the nice things about xQc's stream is how much he spends time watching videos his subscribers send him and interacting with his chat in a way that makes us feel special. He's the most subscribed to Twitch streamer, with 35 200 subscribers.