Top Gaming Influencers on Instagram in Chicago (2026)

Discover the top Gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago for 2026 and meet the Chicago video game Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top Gaming Influencers on Instagram in Chicago?

Explore the top Gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Chicago Instagrammers in the Gaming niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Bryan SKabeche

    @bryan_skabecheInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @skabechetv & @red_and_blue_productions SPREAD MORE HAPPINESS🤙🏻 VISITA NUESTRA TIENDA EN LÍNEA AQUÍ 🔴🔵

    Hashtags#teamcaos#eliotawards2024#summerkamp2024#teamcaoscuánto
    Mentions
    @nadir_alcantara@nadir_alcantara@medicenyolo@medicenyolo@nandoweee@nandoweee+2@soycarolinadiaz, @elcastillodelterror
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes106K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Mexico59.0%
    Argentina6.0%
    United States6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.0%
    Dancer11.4%
    Food8.6%
  2. 2. Jon Favreau

    @jonfavreauInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    actor/writer/director

    Hashtags#themandalorian#happythanksgivng
    Mentions
    @thechefshownetflix@thechefshownetflix@netflix@netflix
    Followers2.5M
    Engagement rate10.6%
    Average likes294K
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.0%
    United Kingdom9.0%
    Brazil8.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner9.9%
    Photography8.9%
    Music8.9%
  3. 3. Jackie Hill Perry

    @jackiehillperryInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    a disciple.

    Mentions
    @afritina@afritina@drsaritalyons@drsaritalyons
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes10.4K
    Audience quality score79/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.6%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.9%
    Haiti12.7%
    Ghana7.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy19.1%
    Music10.7%
    Entrepreneur8.1%
  4. 4. LUCKI/TUNE 🤓

    @deadboylifeInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Mafia Member Gotta Be This Geeked 2 Enter | | Poppa & Boog Live Thru Me

    Hashtags#gemini
    Mentions
    @jmp@jmp
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate12.7%
    Average likes183K
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States69.2%
    United Kingdom5.8%
    Canada3.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music45.4%
    Photography9.3%
    Dog Owner7.4%
  5. 5. jslutty

    @jsluttyInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    add my snap 👇

    Hashtags#promoadwilklaw
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes4.8K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States80.0%
    Canada4.0%
    Puerto Rico4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music27.8%
    Dancer16.7%
    Rapper14.8%
  6. 6. 𝗖𝗔𝗠!

    @camcardiiInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    tiktok: @camcardii (1.3M+) partnerships:

    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate1.8%
    Average likes47.3K
    Audience quality score42/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States46.2%
    Australia12.8%
    Italy5.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music18.6%
    Travel15.1%
    Model14.0%
  7. 7. 6man

    @6manzoneInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Global basketball media platform 🏀 Covering @NBA, @EuroLeague & everything in between The game. The grind. The greatness.

    Hashtags#ad#anthonydavis#jaysontatum#nba
    Mentions
    @paobcgr@paobcgr@frostyhandles@frostyhandles
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes17.4K
    Audience quality score43/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States20.5%
    Italy11.4%
    Jordan6.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Basketball18.8%
    Fitness12.5%
    Fashion11.3%
  8. 8. LEO BLACK

    @leoblxkInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Artist/Producer/DJ đź“§ Podcast @theleoblackshow Label @blxkrecords

    Hashtags#love#instagram#theleoblackshow#podcast
    Mentions
    @theleoblackshow@theleoblackshow
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes11.5K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States43.7%
    Brazil9.2%
    Iran8.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music25.5%
    Entrepreneur10.1%
    Photography10.1%
  9. 9. Donald Faison

    @donald_aisonInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Hi

    Hashtags#fdrf
    Mentions
    @joelmchale@joelmchale
    Followers735K
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes7.7K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States29.0%
    Italy8.1%
    Germany8.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner17.1%
    Music10.4%
    Cat Owner9.9%
  10. 10. Alex Rivera

    @alexrivera1001InstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Artist & Entrepreneur ENERGY 💫 - “Official Music Video” @newraceco

    Hashtags#conciousness#elevate#ascend#motivation
    Followers715K
    Engagement rate2.0%
    Average likes14.2K
    Audience quality score47/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.3%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States40.4%
    Brazil8.5%
    Venezuela8.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Entrepreneur34.7%
    Travel12.9%
    Fashion11.9%

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Who are the top gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago is Bryan SKabeche with 3.9M followers, followed by Jon Favreau and Jackie Hill Perry. This ranking lists 829 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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How are the top gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for gaming influencers on Instagram in Chicago?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 3.2%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

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