The 26 Best Twitch Streamers to Watch in 2021

TimTheTatman is the lovable leader of the #tatmanarmy. And after watching him in action, you’ll quickly get caught up in all the hype and join his fellow streaming soldiers. This massively popular variety streamer dibbles and dabbles in all sorts of games, but his main genre of choice is first-person shooters. Watching him put in work across titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Overwatch, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is always an exciting endeavor. Plus the man’s an avid Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan fan, so he gets extra brownie points for that in our book.

A lot of streamers place their eggs into the Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone baskets. But NICKMERCS is definitely one of the more standout content creators/streamers that plays both games religiously. NICKMERCS has origins as a pro-Halo and Gears of War player, so he knows a thing or two about bodying the competition in real-time and making it look as good as possible. If you want to follow a streamer that’s nasty on the sticks in competitive shooters, then be sure to give NICKMERCS a follow.

Minecraft has etched its spot in history as one of the most influential and most played games of all time. And one of the biggest Twitch personalities we know goes hand in hand with that genre-defining experience. The streamer we're alluding to is the young king known as tommyinnit, who’s most known for playing Minecraft with his buds. The entertainment value for tommyinnit increases once he adds in a few mods and banters with his fellow Minecraft explorers during their rambunctious adventures.

Simply put, shroud is a problem. The man seems to master every game he decides to devote his attention to and usually places in the high rankings during his tournament runs. When it comes to games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, shroud rules the battlefield in the most masterful ways possible while keeping his viewers entertained all the while. Tuning into a shroud stream means you’ll be treated to some of the most impressive pro play the gaming world has to offer.

Like her bio clearly states, Qwavii just be vibin’. Her super chill demeanor and sense of humor are two factors that make her streams worth watching from start to finish. Qwavii plays a nice assortment of games - Apex Legends, Overcooked!, Call of Duty, and Rainbow Six Siege are among the titles she spends her time enjoying the most. And while you’re watching her catch some dubs, you might want to take a few notes on her strong sense of fashion and penchant for dancing every now and then.

Queen Krystalogy is not only a huge player in the cosplay space, she’s also one of the better variety streamers out there. Her super cheery personality and penchant for engaging with the chat more than you’d expect deems her as mandatory Twitch viewing. As a variety streamer, Krystalogy always looks comfortable playing anything she gets her hands on. Thankfully, her positive vibes make it hard to stay away from live gameplay sessions.

“LET’S GO!” Maximilian_DOOD is a force to be reckoned with in the fighting game space thanks to his unbridled passion for the genre and his expert knowledge of the publishers/developers that push out the games he holds so dear. Whenever he’s on, you can look forward to watching him speak in great detail about fighters, Final Fantasy VII, and a huge assortment of Japanese gaming giants. And once it’s time to game, Maximilian_DOOD entertains during his online fighting game beatdowns and his exploration of all sorts of worthwhile games.

ALL HAIL THE BOOTY PRESIDENT! Draynilla lives by that moniker quite proudly and we can’t help but respect his much-sought-after position. This pick on our list tends to put in work anytime Apex Legends is a part of the equation. But when he’s not coming out on top in the uber-popular battle royale FPS, Draynilla can be seen testing his mettle in a nice variety of other games (especially first-person shooters). The dude’s pretty hilarious, too, which is always a plus.

THE FGC legend known as IFCYipeS is a beast on the mic as a commentator, which made his transition to live streaming an easy one. The NYC-bred Marvel vs. Capcom 2 warrior knows how to capture everyone’s attention thanks to his slang-filled commentary and hilarious callouts. When he’s not playing in/hosting super hype MVC2 tourneys and hopping into some Street Fighter V sets, IFCYipeS can usually be seen tearing it up in Call of Duty: Warzone. We’ll always live by this man’s triumphant catchphrase - MAHVEL BAYBEE!

Trolls take heed - you will get roasted beyond belief if you try to test PaladinAmber. Half of the entertainment we derive from this streamer comes from her brutal takedowns of those in the chat that make their thirst for her public. The other half of her live streaming value comes from her playthroughs of games like Rainbow Six Siege and Portal 2. And just listening to her chat about random topics (prepare to be enraptured as she reviews Amazon reviews) is worth sitting down in front of your screen for.

Myth was definitely a problem during his days spent as a Fortnite pro. He could always be seen performing amazing feats alongside his teammates during hotly contested matches in the battle royale blockbuster. Nowadays, Myth’s expert-level play is regularly displayed through his dedication to Valorant. If you’re a huge fan of Riot Games’ team-based FPS and are looking for a streamer that’s one of the games’ top-tier players, then Myth should join your watchlist.

The glow up from ModernWarNegro to TheBlackHokage has been amazing to see. This variety streamer has grown into a young man that’s full of useful advice when it comes to navigating life, obtaining funds, and being the best version of you. TheBlackHokage’s streams usually have cool little nuggets of wisdom strewn throughout them and gameplay sessions that cover a wide swath of titles. His Apex Legends streams are always a blast, plus we can’t get enough of his infamous troll roasts.

We got another Valorant expert on our list. And she always goes out of her way to catch W’s thanks to her affinity for strong team synergy. Besides her masterful Valorant play, Aniemal also goes extra hard in other shooters such as Fortnite and Apex Legends. Aniemal is the ultimate clutch player, so get used to watching her eke out a win in an impressive fashion on a regular basis. Kudos to her for her sniper expertise, too.

“be you to the fullest, be YOU the FULL, BEAUTIFUL.” Samora’s Twitch quote always warms our hearts whenever we read it to ourselves in the mirror every morning. You can’t help but get caught up in the chill vibes that Samora exudes every time she’s on stream. She tends to show a lot of love for Nintendo games and Apex Legends, plus she makes sure to give her awesome cat some shine from time to time.

Miss mmmkhayyy loves to live out her digital life in The Sims 4. But she doesn’t just regulate herself to the addictive life simulator - she hops across a huge variety of games that keep her streams fresh during every viewing. She’s played everything from the lighthearted Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to something far more serious in the form of Red Dead Redemption 2. mmmkhayyy is another one of our preferred variety streamers thanks to her bubbly personality and affinity for playing a wide range of games.

If you’re a diehard Tekken player, then you must have a clue as to who this bearded gentleman is. If you’re not in the know, then we’re here to remedy that for you - AvoidingThePuddle (who doesn’t look like Hagrid, by the way) loves him some Resident Evil and Tekken 7. But he’s also big on playing a bunch of other games that may prove to be too challenging for some. Tuning in to his streams is always worth it since his viewpoints on a wide range of topics always prove to be hilarious. You can’t fault AvoidingThePuddle for keeping it 100% at all times. 

“Acting like you won’t get command grabbed!” Whenever SMUG gets into Street Fighter V mode, he gets his rocks off by landing slick command grabs with his top-tier G play. And we simply can’t get enough of it. This streamer is one of the best SFV players on the tournament scene - he always knows how to bring the laughs while simultaneously playing at a high level that never seems to falter. SMUG’s G and Balrog play has to be seen to be believed.

Punk is one of those fighting game players that can seemingly be good with any character he devotes just a slither of his time and effort to. Watching him choose a character on a whim during his Street Fighter V streams and going on to establish a crazy winning streak is always awe-inspiring. Punk’s durag rocking alter-ego always gets a laugh out of us during those same SFV dedicated streams as well. We always enjoy watching Punk tear up his opponents across the fighting games he spends time mastering.

The Wong Factor is actually a real thing. Justin Wong always seems to come back from the throes of defeat and overcome his foes when the chips are down. Whenever he’s streaming, you’ll get to see the Wong Factor emerge firsthand. Justin tends to stream himself destroying most of the opposition in some popular and even lesser-known fighters. You can always catch him putting in work in games such as Super Street Fighter II, Street Fighter II: 3rd Strike, Breakers Revenge, etc.

The variety streamer with the unmistakable laugh that we love to watch so much is DaGamer2323. You’ve most likely watched his hilarious PS4 unboxing vid countless times, but you should also dedicate your time towards watching him stream every now and then. DaGamer2323 is willing to give any game a chance, but it’s always fun to watch him chat about some random topics while he’s casually beasting in a game of Halo. DaGamer2323 is really big on talking to his followers on stream about some serious topics, which makes him one of our go-to streamers for positive mental health discussions and more.

RiceballiNNN is slowly but surely building up an audience and his online multiplayer cred as a formidable Valorant player. He's learning as he goes along and makes the whole process of following his many stages of improvement worthwhile. This Twitch streamer epitomizes the grind that's associated with building one's follower count and also getting better at mastering the ins & outs of Valorant.

Gen.G Esports content creator BlissKai is a beast when it comes time to rack up some big W's in Apex Legends. She also knows a thing or two about fighting tooth and nail to get to the top of the leaderboards in Valorant. BlissKai doesn't just play first-person shooters, though - she's a dope variety streamer who manages to make all of her live gameplay sessions pop thanks to whatever's she playing and her magnetic personality.

AshleyRoboto is the type of streamer that has a super bubbly personality whose super positive nature rubs off on everyone that watches her. She's the very definition of a variety streamer that dips her toes into life simulation games, survival-horror romps, and action RPGs. Her constant excitement is infectious, which is part of the reason why you'll grow infatuated with her variety streams and regular conversations.

FaZe Clan's leading lady Kalei is nasty on the sticks whenever she chooses to destroy scrubs in Call of Duty: Warzone. Her clutch first-person shooter skills also come into play in Apex Legends, plus she's scared herself half to death in Five Night's at Freddy's. Make sure you hit her up on Twitter for some real talk about mental health and some hilarious diatribes from time to time.

One of the best pro players to watch live is Los Angeles Sentinels Valorant player Shahzeb Khan aka "ShahZam." The man has nabbed himself a slew of major W's on the pro circuit, so it's worth watching him in action to learn the tools of the trade. His personality oozes through the screen as he enjoys Valorant with his fellow players and gets engaged in a variety of side activities while he doing so.

Shout out to New York's very own MicawaveTV. The man's energy levels are off the charts, which means you can't help but get excited alongside him during his hard-fought Fortnite matches. He dibbles and dabbles in other competitive games such as Knockout City and Call of Duty. And all the while, he produces plenty of moments of pure hilarity (his TikTok compilations are gold!).