A raid train is when a group of streamers go live one after another and each person raids the next one at the end of their stream. The viewers ride along from channel to channel, and every streamer on the train gets introduced to a crowd that was already warmed up and chatting.
For small streamers, it is one of the best growth tools there is, because it turns 5 small audiences into one bigger audience that moves together.
Why raid trains work
- Raids bring real people. These are viewers who were already watching and chatting, not bots or lurkers from a follow swap.
- Everyone gets a boost at the start. Going live to an empty chat is rough. Going live with a raid incoming feels completely different.
- You make friends. You get to know the other streamers, and their communities get to know you.
How to run a good one
- Pick a small group. Four to six streamers is plenty.
- Pick one game or one theme. Viewers stick around when the vibe stays similar. A cozy game train works. A horror game into a sweaty shooter into a farming sim does not.
- Set clear time slots. One hour per person is a good default. Post the schedule so viewers know who is next.
- Hand off on time. Raid the next person right at the end of your slot. If you run late, everyone after you runs late.
- Hype the next streamer. Spend your last few minutes telling chat who they are about to meet and why they will like them.
Bonus tip: pick an underserved game
If the whole train streams a game where small channels can land in the top two rows, every stop on the train also gets discovered by people browsing that category. That is double the exposure.
Doing it on Undercard
Your squad is the natural crew for a train: same kind of games, similar size, and a shared calendar to post the schedule on. Set your raid status to "open to raids" so people know who is ready for one, and if you want to raid someone new, the opt in raid pool picks a live streamer your size or smaller at random.
Raiding someone your size earns Good Neighbor points the first time in a week. Points are never for watching, and they never buy a spot anywhere.