2/16/2026 7:48 AM
High GistScore Is Not High Opportunity, and Rise Online Proves It
Rise Online has a high GistScore but near-zero Save Rate. Learn why that gap matters and how to test it with a 60-minute pilot stream
ARC Raiders (GistScore 41). On StreamGist, ARC Raiders shows a high save rate because a lot of creators want to stream it. The skip rate is low, meaning very few of you reject it on vibe, genre, or tone. The problem is the low GistScore. That tells you discoverability is bad, not because the game is weak, but because attention is concentrated. Too many streams are competing for the same viewers, and most of the audience sits at the top of the directory. Around mid January 2026, ARC Raiders was still especially tempting to stream because extraction shooters attract post-holiday curiosity and returning players who are testing skill-based games after time off. That creates real demand, but StreamGist flags it as crowded because demand is not evenly distributed. You can have strong gameplay and still get buried unless you already have traction or a very specific hook.
Outer Wilds (GistScore 57). Outer Wilds has a high save rate and low skip rate, which tells us streamers consistently want to play it and feel emotionally aligned with it. The medium GistScore is the key difference. It means discoverability conditions are workable. You are not fighting a completely saturated directory, and viewers browsing this category are more evenly spread across channels. In mid January 2026, Outer Wilds was especially good to stream for structural reasons rather than studio promotion. January is a period where viewers gravitate toward reflective, story-driven games after the holiday rush, and creators look for calmer, high-trust content. That seasonal shift reliably benefits narrative exploration games. StreamGist labels this viable because if you show up consistently and present the experience well, the category can support organic discovery.
Persona 5 Royal (GistScore 56). Persona 5 Royal sits in the middle on all three metrics. The medium save rate tells us interest exists but is not urgent. The medium skip rate shows mixed emotional fit. Some of you love committing to a long JRPG, others hesitate. The medium GistScore means discoverability is average. Nothing is structurally broken, but nothing is helping you either. Around mid January 2026, Persona 5 Royal was still reasonable to stream because long-form games benefit from slower seasonal schedules when both streamers and viewers have more patience for extended arcs. However, StreamGist calls this neutral because success depends heavily on your existing audience or niche positioning. The game itself will not pull new viewers toward you.
Raft (GistScore 64). Raft’s medium save rate and medium skip rate tell us creators are lukewarm. It is not offensive, but it does not spark urgency. The medium GistScore means discoverability is flat. The directory neither buries you nor boosts you. This is the classic “fine but forgettable” category for small channels. In mid January 2026, Raft could still look appealing because survival crafting games often see renewed interest when players settle into longer play sessions after the holidays. But without a major update, event, or challenge-driven hook, that interest diffuses quickly. StreamGist labels this meh because nothing about the category conditions actively helps you grow. You can stream it, but you are largely on your own.