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Best Faceless YouTube Gaming Channels to Start in 2026

Best Faceless YouTube Gaming Channels to Start in 2026

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MetricsInsights
Channels Audited15
Opportunity Score5.1/10
Average RPM$6.0
Market SaturationHigh

Our data audit identified the most efficient performers in the gaming niche. We focus on “Alpha” channels—those generating views significantly higher than their subscriber count, representing the highest growth potential for new creators in 2026.

🏆 Top Performer Leaderboard

Veil (@veil-youtube)

Veil Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
16.9k204.5x3.5M$9

“Long-form documentary style videos chronicling the history of speedrunning specific video games, featuring screen recordings and voiceovers.”

  • Winning Strategy: Masterful storytelling that turns dry gaming stats into gripping narratives.
  • Growth Gap: This is a highly successful formula. The competition is catching up.

Top Benchmark Videos

Zenn (@Zenn0009)

Zenn Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
6.1k193.3x1.2M$4

“High-level gameplay videos (Fortnite) showing skill against pros, often with a narrative hook.”

  • Winning Strategy: Extremely high engagement (likes/comments).
  • Growth Gap: Low RPM and high competition make it a tough business choice.

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Caveman fitness (@Caveman.fttttt)

Caveman fitness Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
6.6k31.6x208.0k$2

“Long-form Roblox gameplay videos (building, surviving). Focus on a specific game (‘99 Nights in the Forest’) with a roleplay/storytelling element.”

  • Winning Strategy: Very high engagement and loyalty within a specific game community.
  • Growth Gap: While Roblox is saturated, ‘Niche Survival Games’ within Roblox are less covered than generic obbys. Also, ‘Girl Gamer’ persona in specific survival niches is underserved.

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Joe9716 (@joe9716)

Joe9716 Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
9.7k18.1x175.9k$3

“FIFA/FC 25 gameplay videos showcasing specific players, teams, or challenges. Focus on meta players and tips.”

  • Winning Strategy: Consistent views from dedicated player base.
  • Growth Gap: Specific focus on ‘Trickster+’ or specific playstyles is a micro-niche. Asian markets (e.g., FC Online) are underserved in English.

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Torec (@Torec_)

Torec Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
179.0k10.1x1.8M$4

“Fast-paced, high-energy videos simulating scenarios (e.g., ‘Escaping Backrooms’, ‘Civilization in 1000 Years’).”

  • Winning Strategy: High view count relative to subscriber count (viral potential).
  • Growth Gap: Growing number of channels using similar AI visual styles for hypotheticals.

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sslawixs (@sslawixs)

sslawixs Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
56.2k8.0x448.0k$2

“Long-form gameplay videos focusing on the Roblox game ‘Forsaken’, often framed around challenges, accusations, or tutorial-style content. Visuals are screen recordings of gameplay.”

  • Winning Strategy: Consistently high viewership, suggesting strong SEO and audience retention.
  • Growth Gap: Roblox content creators are abundant.

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Yoyo 808+ (@yoyo808plus)

Yoyo 808+ Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
8086.8x5.5k$5

“A mix of personal vlogs, long-form gaming sessions, and commentary on being a YouTuber.”

  • Winning Strategy: Authenticity and willingness to share personal struggles.
  • Growth Gap: The channel lacks a clear value proposition. It’s a personal diary rather than a content brand.

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Danyawelly (Daniel Cobb) (@danyawelly)

Danyawelly (Daniel Cobb) Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
15.1k3.3x50.0k$8

“Mix of game reviews, top 10 lists, and personal gaming experiences. Personality-driven with gaming-focused content.”

  • Winning Strategy: Genuine gaming passion and variety
  • Growth Gap: Highly saturated market. Need very specific niche or exceptional production value.

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Couch Co-Op (@TheCouch-Co-Op)

Couch Co-Op Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
28.0k3.3x91.6k$5

“Commentary on gaming industry trends, game reviews, and ‘eternal’ analysis of game ecosystems. Uses game footage and voiceover.”

  • Winning Strategy: Strong personality and editing style.
  • Growth Gap: Crowded market, but high demand.

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BlackPanzer (@Rusmig29s)

BlackPanzer Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
6.1k1.9x11.5k$8

“Deep-dive educational content about the game War Thunder, focusing on tech trees, gameplay mechanics, and historical context of military vehicles.”

  • Winning Strategy: Niche expertise in War Thunder.
  • Growth Gap: The gaming guide niche is saturated, though specific sub-niches (like a single game) might be underdeveloped.

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hoop (@ChoopRoblox)

hoop Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
182.0k1.2x223.4k$2

“Gameplay compilations focusing on horror games (Roblox/Minecraft), specifically highlighting jump scares and vs. formats.”

  • Winning Strategy: High view counts driven by game popularity.
  • Growth Gap: Oversaturated and low value.

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TerminalMontage (@TerminalMontage)

TerminalMontage Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
5.2M0.6x3.1M$12

“High-quality 2D animations parodying popular video games and pop culture.”

  • Winning Strategy: Unique, recognizable art style and high production value.
  • Growth Gap: High barrier to entry due to animation skill; not an ‘opportunity’ for standard automation.

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DiamondDhaliwal (@diamonddhaliwal)

DiamondDhaliwal Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
384.0k0.5x200.5k$4

“Edited gameplay videos from FIFA/FC25, featuring specific challenges (e.g., ‘Every goal = upgrade’) and cinematic editing.”

  • Winning Strategy: Consistent viral format (challenge videos).
  • Growth Gap: Saturated market dominated by creators like DGPE, Ovilee, and similar editors.

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CircleToonsHD (@CircleToonsHD)

CircleToonsHD Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
3.7M0.3x1.2M$7

“Highly polished, long-form animated video essays analyzing gaming trends, YouTube culture, and internet phenomena.”

  • Winning Strategy: Exceptional production quality and deep analytical content.
  • Growth Gap: Most video essays use simple visuals or talking heads. Animated, narrative-driven essays are rare and highly engaging.

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Summoning Salt (@SummoningSalt)

Summoning Salt Profile

SubscribersEfficiencyAvg ViewsRPM Rank
2.1M0.0x31.4k$15

“Tutorials and reviews on using AI for business and YouTube automation, often using screen recordings and stock footage.”

  • Winning Strategy: Capitalize on the current AI hype effectively.
  • Growth Gap: Oversaturated. Viewers are skeptical and content is repetitive.

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Methodology: Our data team analyzed 1,291 channels using proprietary metrics including View-to-Sub Arbitrage (VSR) and AI-driven niche sentiment analysis to identify these top performers.