This is a comprehensive list I compiled for searching free game assets on the internet.
Before You Download
Remember to always:
- Check the license terms
- Keep attribution information if required
- Verify asset compatibility with your engine
- Download only what you need to avoid asset hoarding
2D Art Resources
Sprite Sheets & Characters
- OpenGameArt.org
- Huge collection of 2D sprites
- Community-driven quality control
- Clear licensing information
- Kenney.nl
- Professional-quality assets
- Consistent art style
- Complete asset packs
- All CC0 licensed (no attribution required)
- Itch.io (Free Section)
- Regular new uploads
- Many unique art styles
- Both individual assets and packs
Pixel Art
- Lospec
- Curated pixel art resources
- Color palettes
- Pixel art tutorials
- CraftPix.net
- Free game sprites
- Themed asset packs
- Regular new additions
Vector Graphics
- Game-Icons.net
- Thousands of game-related icons
- SVG format for scaling
- Consistent style
- SVGRepo
- Vector graphics
- Easy customization
- Game-suitable icons
3D Models
Complete 3D Models
- Sketchfab (Free Section)
- High-quality 3D models
- Various formats available
- Preview before download
- TurboSquid (Free Section)
- Professional-grade models
- Multiple file formats
- Regular free releases
Characters & Animations
- Mixamo
- Free rigged characters
- Huge animation library
- Auto-rigging tool
- Adobe account required
- Ready Player Me
- 3D avatars
- Full-body characters
- Animation-ready
Textures
PBR Textures
- AmbientCG (formerly CC0Textures)
- High-quality PBR materials
- Multiple resolution options
- CC0 license
- Share Textures
- Seamless textures
- PBR material packs
- Various themes
Environment Textures
- HDRI Haven
- High-quality HDR environments
- Perfect for skyboxes
- Various lighting conditions
- Texture Haven
- 8K resolution available
- Properly categorized
- Regular updates
Audio Resources
Sound Effects
- Freesound.org
- Huge sound library
- Community-driven
- Clear licensing
- SoundBible
- Quick downloads
- No registration required
- Quality previews
Music
- incompetech.com
- Royalty-free music
- Various genres
- Attribution required
- OpenGameArt (Music Section)
- Game-ready tracks
- Loop-friendly
- Multiple formats
Complete Game Asset Packs
Unity Asset Store (Free)
- Complete project templates
- Environment packs
- Character controllers
- UI systems
Godot Asset Library
- Engine-specific assets
- Ready-to-use scenes
- Code templates
Tools & Utilities
Creation Tools
- Blender (3D modeling)
- Krita (2D art)
- LMMS (Music)
- Audacity (Sound editing)
Asset Management
- TexturePacker (Sprite sheet creation)
- Asset Forge (3D model assembly)
Pro Tips for Using Free Assets
- Maintain Organization
- Create a clear folder structure
- Document asset sources
- Keep license information
- Quality Control
- Test assets before project integration
- Verify file formats
- Check performance impact
- Mixing Assets
- Maintain consistent style
- Adjust colors/shading for uniformity
- Scale appropriately
- Performance Optimization
- Compress textures appropriately
- Optimize 3D models
- Convert audio to proper formats
Asset Creation Communities
Join these communities to get feedback and find more resources:
- r/gamedev
- r/gameassets
- OpenGameArt forums
- Kenney Discord
- Itch.io community
Remember: The best free assets are those that fit your game’s style and performance requirements. Don’t download everything – be selective and build a curated collection that serves your specific needs.