Twitch is the biggest live game streaming platform in the world. However, if you’re just starting out as a creator and want to expand your fan base, you would like to find Twitch alternative platforms where the competition is lower. Also, if you are looking for more game streaming platforms like Twitch, there are many of them are growing rapidly.

In this post, we list 11 best Twitch alternatives for live game streaming for game streamers and viewers. Of course, the outdated Mixer and SmashCast are not in the list!

Check what new game streaming platforms like Twitch you can find in the list below.

1.  YouTube Gaming

Considering YouTube is the biggest video platform in the world, YouTube Gaming would definitely come in the first place for as one of Twitch alternatives.

On the YouTube Gaming destination page, there are sections for trending gaming videos, top live streams, and top live games (where you can explore more content featuring that game). There’s also a section for the latest gaming videos from your subscriptions. 

In Q3 2020, YouTube Gaming had around 1.67 billion hours watched and the total hours streamed were close to 12.5 million. While YouTube Gaming is growing, it still has quite a bit to go before catching up to its biggest competitor, Twitch.

2.  Facebook Gaming

Facebook gaming was launched in 2018 with the motive of capturing a chunk of the streaming market. 

For new game streamers, Facebook Gaming is good because it has already connected to the largest social media platform in the world. That means you can expand your fan base and promote your videos easier.

For viewers, Corinna Kopf, Disguised Toast and KingSlayer are all ex-Twitch streamers who have moved to Facebook Gaming and are some of the most popular streamers on the platform. The bad news is while Microsoft shut down Mixer and partnered with Facebook Gaming, the huge names Microsoft signed into exclusivity, like Ninja and Shroud, choose to return to Twitch but not join Facebook Gaming.

While Facebook Gaming surpassed 1 billion hours watched for the first time in Q3 2020, Facebook Gaming is still relatively new and in development.

3.  BOOYAH Live

It may be the first time you heard about BOOYAH Live.

In January 2020, Garena, a leading global online games developer and publisher, has launched BOOYAH! It is an all-in-one platform for gamers to discover and share game-related video content.

On BOOYAH, users will be able to live stream their own gameplay and chat with viewers on the platform simultaneously. When your livestream ends, the app will generate highlight with key moments where you experience intense fight, adventure and emotions!

The Free Fire, Battle Royale by Garena, is the main game broadcast in the lives. Some of the biggest streamers on the platform are DJ Alok, Belgian TV and professional players from LOUD, Jordan and Lzinn.

Currently, BOOYAH is mainly popular in India and Brazil.

4.  Nimo TV

Developed by the game streaming industry leader company HUYA Inc. (NYSE: HUYA) in 2018, Nimo TV is a global platform that allows millions of gamers from all around the world to play and broadcast their games to other like-minded players. It is a community of players, gamers, and fans that drive conversation, and allows peer-to-peer rewards and recognition. 

Unlike its competitor Twitch, it is very focused on mobile games. Free Fire is the most popular one. Following Free Fire, comes Grand Theft Auto V, then League of Legends, Arena of Valor, and Mobile Legends.

According to data released by Huya, as of June 2020, Nimo had 25 million monthly active users. Currently, Nimo TV is mainly popular in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil and Mexico.

5.  Nonolive

Nonolive is a game live streaming platform where you can watch lives of the latest games, learn about game-related techniques. You can also interact and play games with your favorite game players.

Different from other Twitch alternatives in the list, Nonolive also allows you to watch your favorite shows from non-game genres like music, dancing, murder mystery, suspense, thriller, investigation, romance, comedy, love story etc.

At present, Nonolive is most popular in Turkey and Indonesia.

6.  Mirrativ

Mirror + Narrative = Mirrativ

Mirrativ is a platform that socializes experiences that you can have on your mobile device – texting, playing videos, gaming, and everything else you use your phone for. It combines untethered mobile broadcasting, screen sharing and social interactions into one single app. IRL streams, art streams, and music streams are also getting more popular day by day on this platform.

Whether you’re showing off your skills in your current favorite game or demonstrating how to use a new app, each experience will produce a unique “narrative”.

The app is popular in Japan.

7.  Mildom

“Mildom”, operated by DouYu Japan Co., Ltd. is a live distribution service that allows anyone to easily distribute and watch PC / home games and smartphone games. 

Like Mirrative, the main market of Mildom is Japan.

8.  Caffeine

Caffeine is a streaming platform that was designed by Ben Keighran, a former Apple designer. His aim was to create a streaming platform that focused more on the social aspects of streaming. That’s why it is called caffeine, as people often gather to drink coffee together. 

As a gaming platform, it goes above and beyond and includes channels and content of all types. It also has popular entertainment channels that are less gaming oriented.

You can create a Caffeine account for free on your desktop or your mobile device. If you want to broadcast, you’ll have to stick to your computer. Unlike Facebook Gaming, Mobcrush, or Twitch, Caffeine doesn’t offer mobile broadcasting. The app is just for viewing and chatting. 

9.  DLive

DLive is another Twitch alternative you should take into consideration. Much like Twitch, this streaming platform primarily focuses on action games. It offers tons of game videos, allowing you to watch different videos each and every day.

What makes DLive unique is it uses blockchain technology. You as a content creator or viewer get rewarded by streaming or watching other streamers, and DLive takes zero from users’ donations and subscriptions.

For more information about Dlive, you can read our post of Dlive vs Twitch.

10.   Trovo

Trovo Live is one of the newest video game livestreaming platform out there. The new streaming platform is owned by Tencent, the same company that owns PUBG and Riot Games, as well as having stakes in Epic Games, Ubisoft, and Activision Blizzard. Games from each company like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Destiny are all featured on the front page.

As mentioned, it features games like Fortnite, PUBG, and Call of Duty, but what could set Trovo apart is the focus on mobile gaming, with PUBG and CoD’s Mobile versions showcased prominently as well.

11.  Mobcrush

Mobcrush is an app for live streaming any mobile games. It allows users to add and stream to one Custom RTMP destination as well as Twitch, YouTube and Facebook. Stream your favorite mobile games like Fortnite, Vainglory, PUBG Mobile, or Pokémon Go to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter – all at the same time absolutely free!

Which is the Best Twitch Alternative

We may all agree that Twitch still dominates. Then, which platform is the best twitch alternative? My answer is ALL.

Why? Twitch’s notorious difficulty for newbies who wanted to use it to make a gaming career is still there. If you are a creator, you should try different platforms. Ninja moved from Twitch to Mixer and back to Twitch. Nick Eh 30 moved from YouTube to Twitch. Disguised Toast moved from Twitch to Facebook Gaming. Which platform is right for you isn’t as easy as saying ‘the biggest one’ because your audience could be anywhere!

At present, all game streaming platforms in the list are growing and looking to catch up Twitch. Both game streamers and viewers have more options.