Its layered colony systems turn oxygen, heat, plumbing, and power problems into readable planning sessions, with plenty for chat to weigh in on.
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Is Oxygen Not Included still popular in 2026?
GistScore76
Yes. Oxygen Not Included is still actively streamed on Twitch as of September 2026, though week-to-week activity has been uneven. Discoverability for smaller channels has bounced week to week. The category suits interactive, chat-driven and analytical, thinking-out-loud streams.
Smaller-channel discoverability
Oxygen Not Included on Twitch: how discovery's been trending
GistScore is StreamGist's daily read on discovery conditions for smaller channels. Higher numbers mean better odds of being seen. The chart below shows Oxygen Not Included's GistScore over the past two weeks. At the latest hub refresh, Oxygen Not Included ranked #9 on StreamGist's default Best Games hub.
GistScore is swinging day to day. Direction isn't reliable right now.
Stream Brief
What it's like to stream Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included turns a single-player space colony into a live systems puzzle. You manage excavation, oxygen, warmth, plumbing, power, waste, and resource allocation while the crew faces survival pressure. The pace swings between digging and planning, then snaps into attention when stress reactions, power overloads, or meltdowns hit. It can get grindy, so treat each automation build, skill choice, rocket mission, or colony goal as a checkpoint. Oxygen Not Included shows strong follow-through on StreamGist, led by saves that turn into actual streams.
Give chat real control with the official Twitch Integration mod. Let viewers vote on events that spawn duplicants, place materials inconveniently, or cause critter overpopulation. Keep air, temperature, and power overlays visible, then explain each pipe route, energy choice, and duplicant skill assignment before committing. Start with survival setup, move into automation, then aim for a rocket mission or colony goal before routine digging flattens the pace.
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Stream fit
How Oxygen Not Included fits a stream
Best for
Educational colony builds, chat-voted chaos, and long-form problem-solving streams.
Watch-outs
Resource loops and upkeep can slow pacing, especially when a colony needs repeated fixes.
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Common questions
Oxygen Not Included on Twitch: FAQ
Is Oxygen Not Included dead in 2026?
Far from dead. Oxygen Not Included is actively streamed on Twitch in September 2026, with the GistScore at 76. Week-to-week activity has been uneven, but the category is being streamed and watched.
What does Oxygen Not Included's GistScore mean?
Oxygen Not Included's GistScore is 76. GistScore is StreamGist's discoverability score: a 7-day rolling read on viewer pool, competition, room for smaller channels, and real streamer response. Higher is better. At 76, the category has active streamers and reachable viewers without the directory crowding out smaller channels.
Is Oxygen Not Included worth streaming for smaller streamers?
Often, yes. Oxygen Not Included suits chat-driven and analytical streams. A GistScore of 76 signals manageable competition, though results depend on how consistently you stream and how well your existing audience overlaps.
How active is the Oxygen Not Included community on Twitch?
Oxygen Not Included streams lean chat-driven and analytical. Activity has been uneven week to week, with day-to-day swings in viewers and streamer counts.
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