Orion

If you want to stream gaming content or watch gaming streams, you will almost inevitably go to Twitch.tv. The platform has become incredibly popular in recent years, and many users are looking for a desktop client that allows them to watch content without a browser.

Orion is one such application, designed to enable you to watch streams and VODs from your desktop and find new channels to follow. Moreover, it can provide desktop notifications when your followed channels go online.

Most users are probably looking to download this application in order watch streams without a web browser, and they won’t be disappointed. All the features offered by the online player are included, so you can select the preferred quality and even view the live chat.

Of course, you can also use this program to watch VODs, and it can provide you with the same chat replay available on the website. However, it won’t remember where you left off if you don’t get to watch the whole video.

One of the application's interesting features its ability to trigger desktop notifications when channels go online, so you won’t miss any streams while the program is open.

All of your followed channels are displayed, even the offline ones, and you can try to find new content using the relatively simple search function that is included. Orion also lists the most popular games on Twitch in order to help you find interesting channels.

The user interface is simple and intuitive, and you can customize several parameters, such as the chat position, font and color theme. What’s more, the application can be sent to the system tray.

However, there is no option to hide the top panel in the main window when not in full-screen mode. Many users prefer to have a small window playing content on their desktop, and this panel takes up screen space unnecessarily.

Orion is well-designed Twitch client for your desktop, making it possible to watch streams and videos without the use of a web browser. It is not perfect, but it is a great choice for any Twitch user that wants to watch and find new content using a dedicated desktop application.