Hallowe’en is here and we are up for some spoopy streaming fun!
We’re rounding up five spooky games to stream on this All Hallows Eve. Complete with streaming hardware recommendations, all available from Overclockers UK! So, make sure that trick or treat bowl is full, don your best costume, and get ready for a spoopy good time.
The Jackbox Party Starter
Jackbox may not be a traditionally spooky game, but the three popular titles included in The Jackbox Party Starter pack certainly qualify for some Hallowe’en fun. Featuring Quiplash 3, Tee K.O., and Trivia Murder Party 2, you get a nice mix of game styles to entertain your viewers. And let’s face it, Trivia Murder Party 2 is on theme. If you are new to Jackbox, they are a series of games that can be played with up to ten players. The game host creates a room and shares their screen, then the guests join using their mobile phone. Chaos and hilarity ensue.
The Jackbox Party Starter Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC ready to host a spoopy good time? Here are the official specifications for The Jackbox Party Starter:
Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
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Operating System | Windows 7+* 64-bit | Windows 8+* 64-bit |
Processor | 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo or Greater | 2.33GHz Quad Core or Greater |
Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
Graphics | GeForce 500+ Radeon 5000+ | GeForce 600+ Radeon 6000+ |
Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
The Hostess with the Mostess: Your Microphone
It’s important to stay heard on stream, especially when you’re hosting multiplayer mayhem for everyone’s entertainment. We have an extensive collection of microphones that will capture your voice perfectly. Explore our range and check out our current favourite here.
Endgame Gear XSTRM RGB USB Microphone
- USB microphone with RGB lighting
- 20mm gold-plated condenser
- 192kHz/24-bit sampling rate
- AI noise cancelling
- Shock mount and pop filter included
Alien: Isolation
Alien is one of the best sci-fi horror franchises out there, and Alien: Isolation remains a popular addition ten years after its initial release. This survival horror is set fifteen years after the events of the first film, and you play as Ellen Ripley’s daughter, Amanda. On a mission to find out the truth about what happened to her mother, Amanda gets caught in a desperate battle for survival. Confronted on all sides, you must do what you can to escape a world of mystery, betrayal, and Xenomorphs.
Alien: Isolation Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC ready to take on Xenomorphs? Here are the official specifications for Alien: Isolation:
Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
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Operating System | Windows 7* 32-bit | Windows 7* 64-bit |
Processor | 3.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | AMD: Phenom II X4 955 – 4 Core, 3.2GHz Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 – 4 Core, 3.0GHz |
Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 5550 NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 1GB | AMD Radeon R9 200 Series NVIDIA GeForce GTX660 2GB |
DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 35GB available space | 35GB available space |
Capture Your Best Side: Your Webcam
A webcam is vital for your streaming. While the main focus will be gameplay, who doesn’t love watching someone get caught in a good jump scare? Our range features webcams that will capture you in a range of resolutions, and we’ve got a 4K model to showcase here.
Streamplify CAM PRO 4K Webcam
- 4K 8.5 megapixel webcam
- Plug and play USB connectivity
- 105-degree viewing angle
- 5X digital zoom
- Two integrated microphones
Back 4 Blood
The long-awaited next installation of the Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood by Turtle Rock Studios has everything you need for a gory Hallowe’en stream. Zombies? Check. Explosive action? Check. Projectile… zombie puke? Didn’t know I needed that, but check anyway! There are many great ways to play this game too; solo, online co-op or with friends, and PvP. Want more options? With PvP, you can play as either a human or a Ridden – the zombie-like creatures infesting the world. Combat styles differ with each type of Ridden, creating unique gameplay with every session.
Back 4 Blood Official Specifications
Whether you play as a human or Ridden, your gaming PC needs to keep up! Here are the official specifications for Back 4 Blood:
Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
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Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4GHz) | Intel Core i5-8400 (2.8GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 1800X (3.6GHz) |
Memory | 8GB RAM | 12GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 AMD Radeon RX 590 |
DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 40GB available space | 40GB available space |
Additional Notes | 1080p / 60fps / Low Quality Settings | 1080p / 60fps / High Quality Settings |
Lights, Camera, Action: Your Lighting
Horror games are often known for the moody, even dim lighting, but your stream should not be. Make sure you’re properly illuminated from all angles with professional lighting!
Elgato Key Light Air Professional Studio and Streaming Lighting
- Professional LED key light
- 1400 lumens
- Colour adjustable
- Companion app
- Freestanding base
Diablo IV
Having recently just dropped new content, Diablo IV is an excellent contender for a Hallowe’en stream. This epic RPG adventure features a critically acclaimed campaign filled with endless evil to slaughter. Take your viewers through the nightmarish dungeons in Sanctuary, as you take on a new wave of cultists and Lilith worshippers. Be one of the few to face this all-consuming darkness and bring back light.
Diablo IV Official Specifications
Is your gaming PC up for an adventure in Sanctuary? Here are the official specifications for Diablo IV:
Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
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Operating System | Windows 10 version 1909 64-bit | Windows 10 version 1909 64-bit |
Processor | Intel Core i5-2500K AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i5-4670K AMD Ryzen 1300X |
Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Intel Arc A380 AMD Radeon R9 280 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Intel Arc A750 AMD Radeon RX 470 |
DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 90GB available space SSD Required | 90GB available space SSD Required |
Additional Notes | 1080p native resolution / 720p render resolution, low graphics settings, 30fps | 1080p resolution, medium graphics settings, 60fps |
No One Will Hear You Scream: Acoustic Paneling
To get your stream’s audio on point, you may need some sound-proofing panels. Get unwanted outside noises and reverberations off your footage!
Streamplify ACOUSTIC PANELS 9 Pack of Acoustic Panelling
- Nine-pack of acoustic panels
- Compressed polyester
- Reduces noise by 20dB
- Versatile – mount to desk or wall
- Ultra thin
Phasmophobia
Truly scare the socks off your audience with some Phasmophobia gameplay! This co-op, psychological horror game sees you and your team of paranormal investigators search ever more haunted locations. You must find evidence of ghosts and paranormal activity to pass onto the ghost removal teams. Identify the different types of ghosts, use iconic ghost hunting equipment like EMF readers, and be careful what you say – this game has full voice recognition, so the ghosts are listening. Can your nerves take it?
Phasmophobia Official Specifications
Can your gaming PC detect ghosts as well as an EMF reader? Here are the official specifications for Phasmophobia:
Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
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Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
Processor | Intel Core i5-4590 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-10600 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 970 AMD Radeon R9 390 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Storage | 21GB available space | 21GB available space |
VR Support | OpenXR | OpenXR |
Additional Notes | Minimum Specs are for VR, lower specs may work for Non-VR. |
Stay in Control: Stream Decks
One of the handiest tools in your streaming arsenal is a stream controller or deck. Filled with programmable buttons, widgets designed to streamline your stream, and even triggers for multiple actions, these controllers will revolutionise your set-up.
G.Skill WigiDash – PC Command Panel
- 7″ touchscreen panel
- 5×4 grid for widgets and commands
- Create countless personalised pages and profiles
- USB-C connectivity
- Customise with WigiDash Manager
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More Hallowe’en Fun
We love this spooky time of year, and we have plenty more Hallowe’en content to sink your teeth into. All that’s left is to start blaring the Monster Mash!
Get Spooooooky
We hope you’re getting into the spooky spirit and are looking forward to these amazing games. If you are hosting a stream over Hallowe’en, be sure to drop your Twitch channel in the comments below so we can stop by.
Amazing! Makes me want to become a streamer….