Best Animation & Modeling games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated animation & modeling games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free animation & modeling games are available at the bottom of the page.
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ZM Desktop Elf
Your Cross-Dimensional Partner! Interact through touch, customize her outfits, and build a unique bond! Design her reactions via the Behavior Editor to craft personalized interactions, deepening your connection as you shape a truly unique companion. Creative Workshop support is now live!
Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends!
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
Leap up no Justu: Double
Leap up no jutsu: Double is the next version of the game Leap up no Jutsu. From now on, you must control two characters to avoid obstacles at the same time by clicking on the side where the character needs to jump.Enjoy!
Resonite
Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here.
PNGTuber Plus
A simple, artist friendly way to make pngtubers that are more fun and lively!
Digital Mate
Digital Mate, your exclusive and adorable desktop companion, is here to accompany you through delightful moments, providing interactive fun and thoughtful reminders.
GameGuru MAX
GameGuru MAX is a 3D game-maker that makes the creation of your game simple, quick and easy – no coding required! With all the tools and assets you need in one place you can start making your dream game in minutes! Dream it ∙ Build it ∙ Play it
Capoo Pals
Completely stress-free desktop games, heal your boredom at work and school Let the cute and funny Capoo accompany you every moment of using the computer
VTuber Editor
VTuber Editor is a professional VTuber avatar editing tool. Bring more creativity to your VTuber avatar by adding paintings, VRM accessories, VTuber backgrounds, 3D animations, and more. Powerful customization features such as avatar decoration and animation make avatars more interesting.
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Scare" of the 1980s.
CatTuber
CatTuber can show your operation of keyboard, mouse and other devices with a cute virtual character. It can be used with live broadcast software such as OBS for game live broadcast, game video production, or simply placed on the computer screen as a decoration.
SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a multiplayer Gundam action RPG where you can smash foes solo or with friends in thrilling mechanized combat. Acquire new mobile suits, power them up, and take them into battle in various missions!
DPET : Desktop Pet Engine
DPET is a desktop pet generation engine that can summon many virtual pets to decorate your desktop and create endless fun. For a streamer, DPET can also create virtual pet avatars for chatting viewers to promote their engagement and channel activity.
RPG in a Box
Bring your stories and ideas to life! RPG in a Box lets you create games and other interactive experiences in a fun and simple way!
N0va Desktop
Simply click the desktop to wake Lumi up. Enjoy an immersive experience with a lovely companion that's always by your side!
Live2DViewerEX
The best cross-platform Live2D solution, three display modes (Wallpaper / Desktop / Desktop Window), multiple platforms (Windows / MacOS / Android / iOS), high-precision facial capture, and many other features.
Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers.
Genesis Noir
A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.
VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come.Most played animation & modeling games on Steam
Take a look at the top animation & modeling games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 21st 2025.
1. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 70,513 reviews of which 67,933 were positive and 2,580 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played animation & modeling game, thanks to its 7,395 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
67,933
2,580
7,395
players
2. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,547 reviews of which 5,141 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 5,967 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among animation & modeling games based on player count.
9.0
5,141
406
5,967
players
3. YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again! YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer is a utilities, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed and published by Dragonrise Games. Released on May 01st 2020 has received 2,239 reviews of which 2,067 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 5,562 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among animation & modeling games based on player count.
8.8
2,067
172
5,562
players
4. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games. Aseprite is a pixel graphics, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed by David Capello and published by Igara Studio. Released on February 22nd 2016 has received 21,358 reviews of which 21,168 were positive and 190 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 4,853 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.7
21,168
190
4,853
players
5. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,205 reviews of which 4,067 were positive and 2,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 1,251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
6.4
4,067
2,138
1,251
players
6. Stream Avatars
Stream Avatars is a content creation tool for live video broadcasting that adds flair to your video to promote viewer engagement and channel growth! Viewers can also spend their hard-earned stream currency on avatar customizations. Stream Avatars is a video production, animation & modeling and design & illustration game developed and published by Travis Miller. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 2,181 reviews of which 2,075 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,136 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.1
2,075
106
1,136
players
7. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,275 reviews of which 37,438 were positive and 2,837 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,076 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.1
37,438
2,837
1,076
players
8. ZM Desktop Elf
Your Cross-Dimensional Partner! Interact through touch, customize her outfits, and build a unique bond! Design her reactions via the Behavior Editor to craft personalized interactions, deepening your connection as you shape a truly unique companion. Creative Workshop support is now live! ZM Desktop Elf is a idler, animation & modeling and utilities game developed and published by Duoyi Games. Released on February 13th 2025 has received 1,131 reviews of which 1,000 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 697 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
8.4
1,000
131
697
players
9. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art. Krita is a design & illustration, software and animation & modeling game developed by Krita Team and Krita Community Contributors and published by Krita Team. Released on June 10th 2014 has received 4,873 reviews of which 4,668 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 672 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.2
4,668
205
672
players
10. VRoid Studio v2.1.5
VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’ sliders. VRoid Studio v2.1.5 is a free to play, animation & modeling and design & illustration game developed and published by pixiv Inc.. Released on December 23rd 2020 has received 4,182 reviews of which 3,957 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 468 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.1
3,957
225
468
players
Best deals on animation & modeling games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of animation & modeling games available on Steam right now, updated on April 21st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted animation & modeling games.
1. SVFI
SVFI: Squirrel Video Frame Interpolation. An app to enhance your low-fps video or image sequence into high framerate footage with AI SVFI is a design & illustration, video production and utilities game developed and published by SDT Core. Released on September 06th 2021 has received 574 reviews of which 435 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a 20% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for animation & modeling category.
7.2
435
139
-20%
6.89€
5.51€
Free animation & modeling games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play animation & modeling games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 21st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play animation & modeling games.
1. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a animation & modeling, software and design & illustration game developed and published by Blender Foundation. Released on April 24th 2015 has received 70,513 reviews of which 67,933 were positive and 2,580 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 7,395 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free animation & modeling games on Steam.
9.5
67,933
2,580
7,395
players
2. VTube Studio
VTube Studio is all you'll ever need to become a Live2D VTuber, with innovative features such as pinning props to your model and many more still to come. VTube Studio is a indie and anime game developed and published by DenchiSoft. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,547 reviews of which 5,141 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 5,967, this animation & modeling game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free animation & modeling games on Steam.
9.0
5,141
406
5,967
players
3. Desktop Mate
Customize your PC with officially licensed, super-cute characters using the next-generation desktop mascot platform, Desktop Mate. Characters roam freely on your desktop, sitting on windows and playfully interacting with your mouse. Liven up your desktop with some new friends! Desktop Mate is a free to play, anime and cute game developed and published by infiniteloop. Released on January 07th 2025 has received 6,205 reviews of which 4,067 were positive and 2,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,251, this animation & modeling game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free animation & modeling games on Steam.
6.4
4,067
2,138
1,251
players
4. Source Filmmaker
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa. Source Filmmaker is a animation & modeling, free to play and video production game developed and published by Valve. Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,275 reviews of which 37,438 were positive and 2,837 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,076 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
9.1
37,438
2,837
1,076
players
5. VRoid Studio v2.1.5
VRoid Studio is a 3D character creation software developed for you to freely express yourself, even without 3D modeling expertise. The software is easy-to-use. Even first-time users can fully enjoy the software by picking preset items and playing around with the parameters’ sliders. VRoid Studio v2.1.5 is a free to play, animation & modeling and design & illustration game developed and published by pixiv Inc.. Released on December 23rd 2020 has received 4,182 reviews of which 3,957 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 468 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
9.1
3,957
225
468
players
6. Warudo
Warudo is the flexible & personalized 3D VTubing software you have always wanted. Built-in face & hand tracking, custom 3D assets, Twitch/YouTube integration, blueprint system, C# plugins, and so much more. Warudo is a animation & modeling, video production and early access game developed and published by Hakuya Labs. Released on July 14th 2023 has received 352 reviews of which 334 were positive and 18 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 320 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
8.7
334
18
320
players
7. GameMaker
GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment! GameMaker is a game development, utilities and design & illustration game developed and published by YoYo Games Ltd.. Released on May 03rd 2022 has received 2,065 reviews of which 1,822 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 315 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
8.4
1,822
243
315
players
8. Animaze by FaceRig
Livestream, chat, or create videos as world-class 2D and 3D avatars. Use one of the over 60 avatars provided or import your own 2D, 3D, VRM, or Ready Player Me model. Animaze is powering PuffPuff, one of the top real-time mocap virtual beings on TikTok with 4.7 million followers. Animaze by FaceRig is a animation & modeling, video production and software game developed and published by Holotech Studios Inc.. Released on November 17th 2021 has received 3,273 reviews of which 2,262 were positive and 1,011 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 284 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
6.7
2,262
1,011
284
players
9. PNGTuber Plus
A simple, artist friendly way to make pngtubers that are more fun and lively! PNGTuber Plus is a animation & modeling, utilities and free to play game developed and published by kaiakairos. Released on September 30th 2023 has received 303 reviews of which 260 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 148 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
7.9
260
43
148
players
10. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor
Best pixel art editor. Simple. Fast. Portable. Pixel Studio - pixel art editor is a animation & modeling, pixel graphics and design & illustration game developed and published by Hippo Games. Released on December 24th 2019 has received 4,585 reviews of which 4,396 were positive and 189 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 127 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free animation & modeling games on Steam.
9.2
4,396
189
127
players