Stream the Best Spoopy Games this Hallowe’en!

Hallowe’en is here and we are up for some spoopy streaming fun! 

Stream the Best Spoopy Games this Hallowe’en!

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 Trivia Murder Party 2

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: 

ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended Specs
Operating SystemWindows 7+*
64-bit
Windows 8+*
64-bit
Processor2.66GHz Core 2 Duo or Greater2.33GHz Quad Core or Greater
Memory4GB RAM8GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce 500+
Radeon 5000+
GeForce 600+
Radeon 6000+
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
*Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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
Endgame Gear XSTRM Microphone (EGG-XST-BLK)

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 screen grab from Steam

Alien: Isolation Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC ready to take on Xenomorphs? Here are the official specifications for Alien: Isolation: 

ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended Specs
Operating SystemWindows 7*
32-bit
Windows 7*
64-bit
Processor3.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500AMD: Phenom II X4 955 – 4 Core, 3.2GHz
Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 – 4 Core, 3.0GHz
Memory4GB RAM8GB RAM
GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 5550
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430
1GB
AMD Radeon R9 200 Series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX660
2GB
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Storage35GB available space35GB available space
 Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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
Streamplify CAM PRO 4K Webcam

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 gameplay

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: 

ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended Specs
Operating SystemWindows 10
64-bit
Windows 10
64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6600 (3.3GHz)
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4GHz)
Intel Core i5-8400 (2.8GHz)
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X (3.6GHz)
Memory8GB RAM12GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
AMD Radeon RX 570
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
AMD Radeon RX 590
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Storage40GB available space40GB available space
Additional Notes1080p / 60fps / Low Quality Settings1080p / 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
Elgato Key Light Air Professional Studio and Streaming Lighting (10LAB9901)

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 gameplay

Diablo IV Official Specifications

Is your gaming PC up for an adventure in Sanctuary? Here are the official specifications for Diablo IV: 

ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended Specs
Operating SystemWindows 10 version 1909
64-bit
Windows 10 version 1909
64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2500K
AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5-4670K
AMD Ryzen 1300X
Memory8GB RAM16GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Intel Arc A380
AMD Radeon R9 280
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Intel Arc A750
AMD Radeon RX 470
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connectionBroadband Internet connection
Storage90GB available space
SSD Required
90GB available space
SSD Required
Additional Notes1080p native resolution / 720p render resolution, low graphics settings, 30fps1080p 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
Streamplify ACOUSTIC Panels

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

Phasmophobia Official Specifications

Can your gaming PC detect ghosts as well as an EMF reader? Here are the official specifications for Phasmophobia: 

ComponentMinimum SpecsRecommended Specs
Operating SystemWindows 10
64-bit
Windows 10
64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4590
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i5-10600
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory8GB RAM8GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 970
AMD Radeon R9 390
NVIDIA RTX 2060
AMD Radeon RX 5700
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage21GB available space21GB available space
VR SupportOpenXROpenXR
Additional NotesMinimum 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
G.Skill WigiDash - PC Command Panel

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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! 

The Top Five Spookiest Games of All Time!
Spook-tacular Games to Play With Your Friends This Weekend 
Live Out Your Monster Dreams this Hallowe’en

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.

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3 years ago

Amazing! Makes me want to become a streamer….