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Free Game Dev Resources & Assets
Helpful Websites for Game Devs
“Game devs” in the all-encompassing way, of course. We all take part in the development, whether in art, design, or development. Here are some helpful websites for the community:
| Website Link | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amir Satvat – Resource Library | Resources | Another resource library – 100% worth going through. Its main focus is career resources and it’s golden. |
| Work With Indies | Jobs | Indie game studios can buy job postings here – great if you’re seeking work. |
| 80 Level | Jobs, Education | A huge hub of educational articles, job postings, and other services. |
Free Tools for Game Industry Pros
Here are some tools, either browser based or for your industry programs. We will be curating this list over time, adding to it ourselves or by community submissions.
| Tool Name | Description | Discipline | Created By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Prompt Generator | A quick & easy text generator for 3D project ideas. | Game Art, Solo Dev | Mariah @ Playable Drafts |
Free Files (Templates, Guides, & More)
These are mostly community-sourced resource files you can use right away. We’re always accepting more on our Submit a Resource page & will be adding to it as Playable Drafts creates files as well.
| File Name | Description | Discipline | Download | Created By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Design Document (GDD) FULL | A complete GDD template for large projects. | Game Design, Solo Dev | Download Here | Ethan Erickson |
| Game Design Document (GDD) LITE | A slimmed down GDD template for quicker, smaller projects. | Game Design, Solo Dev | Download Here | Ethan Erickson |
Note: All files are hosted on PD’s Google Drive. They’ll open in your browser where you can view or download them directly.
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