6 Essential Websites for Game Developers to Download 3D Models

Sometimes when developing a game, especially when inspired by one specific one, we tend to search for similar assets, even as a placeholder. While it’s exciting to use artwork from our favourite games, copyright laws often prohibit creating and selling a game using another company’s intellectual property.

With that in mind, I’ve compiled the links below. These are websites where artists and animators share their work. There’s a lot of free content available, but always remember to credit the creator in your game. Even when it’s not mandatory, it’s a much-appreciated gesture of recognition and promotion for someone who spent hours — or even days — creating art or animations and generously made them available for free.

There are also paid artworks and animations, many of which are very affordable. If you’re building a prototype, participating in a game jam, or just experimenting, the free content should be enough to get your project off the ground. However, if you’re developing a game for release, I recommend exploring the paid options as there are more options. There are a lot of stunning assets that can make your game look more…