Poltergeist: Browser-Based Overlay Dashboard for Devstreamers

Hey everyone,

If you stream your Unreal Engine work on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube, I wanted to share a tool I’ve been building that might fit into your setup.

It’s called Poltergeist, it is a browser-based overlay dashboard that runs entirely in your browser and connects to OBS as a standard Browser Source. No software to install, no plugins, no complicated config.

A few features that might be relevant for devlog or gamedev streams:

Feature What it does for devstreamers
Keyframe animation timeline Animate any overlay element (position, opacity, scale, rotation, filters) without After Effects or external software
Auto-scheduler Pair with animation keyframes to loop any element’s animated entrance and exit on a timer – good for rotating sponsor logos or social reminders during long sessions without touching anything
Staging zone Prep your next overlay layout below the live viewport, then push it live or swap in one click – useful for switching between editor and gameplay scenes
Drawing tools Freehand pen directly on the canvas, visible on stream – handy for annotating blueprint graphs or scene layouts to viewers
Tally counter / to-do list / prize wheel Built-in interactive elements for viewer polls, challenges, or community playtesting sessions
Combined Twitch + Kick chat Single overlay element that pulls from both platforms simultaneously if you simulcast
Moderator access Grant mods control over the dashboard so they can manage overlays remotely

Here is how to add a prize wheel to OBS in 40 seconds:

Happy to answer questions if anyone is curious about the OBS setup or how it fits into a typical devstream workflow.

Link: https://poltergeist.cc/