Blender

A free, open-source suite for 3D modelling, animation and more.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

Blender does almost everything in 3D: modelling, sculpting, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering and even 2D animation. It is completely free and has a huge tutorial community.

Highlights

  • Modelling, sculpting and texturing
  • Rigging and animation
  • Export to glTF/FBX for any engine
  • Huge free tutorial community

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects, Studios, Professionals
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

Pairs well with

Mixamo

3D models & textures

Auto-rig 3D characters and add free animations.

  • Free
  • Good for beginners

Poly Haven

3D models & textures

Free CC0 HDRIs, textures and 3D models.

  • Free
  • Good for beginners

Quaternius

3D models & textures

Free CC0 low-poly 3D model packs.

  • Free
  • Good for beginners

Godot Engine

Game engines

A free, open-source engine for 2D and 3D games.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners