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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Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life.
Marmoset Hexels 3
Marmoset Hexels™ is a grid-based painting tool for vector art, pixel art, design, and animation. A geometric canvas grid lets artists create complex pixel and vector designs with the stroke of a brush.
Black Ink
Explore Black Ink, a GPU-based painting app redefining creativity. Move beyond traditional tools, customize brushes, and let your imagination soar. Node-based system offers limitless control. Create in high-definition without performance loss.
ePic Character Generator
Create realistic or hand-drawn character images you can use as assets for your games, illustrations for your stories, or avatars for your role-playing sessions. Export your images as PNG files with or without a background, or as a layered PSD image for further customization.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
GameGuru Classic
GameGuru Classic is a non-technical and fun game-maker. It allows you to build your own game world, using creative and enjoyable tools. Populate your game by placing down characters, weapons and other game items, then press one button to build your game, ready to play and share.
Bloodsports.TV
Co-Op Hero Defense set in a deadly post-apocalyptic Sweden. Team up with your friends and protect the Missile Silo against horrific beasts and outlaws.
Spriter Pro
Spriter makes it easy for anyone, regardless of experience, to create 2D game animations using a technique called Modular Animation. Individual sprite pieces can be attached to bones and then easily animated with the powerful, yet easy to use toolset.
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws
Fuse
Fuse is a standalone 3D character creator that enables you to make unique characters to use in your game. Fuse comes with 70+ body parts, 150+ clothing meshes, 42 dynamic texturing substances, Unlimited free Auto-Rigs and Animations through the Mixamo service (activated Adobe ID required). Important notice for Fuse 1.3 customers!
Manga Maker Comipo
Make your own manga with ComiPo! The next gen manga software! Quickly make your own unique stories and situations simply by choosing 3D characters, poses, and all the other necessary items (background, bubbles ...) out of hundreds provided with ComiPo!
Leadwerks Game Engine
Leadwerks Game Engine is the easiest way to make 3D games and VR experiences. Learn everything you need with our comprehensive tutorials. Build games with the world's most intuitive game development system. Sell your games with a royalty-free license or share them with the world for free.
Clickteam Fusion 2.5
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life.
Axis Game Factory's AGFPRO v3
Axis Game Factory’s AGFPRO v3.0 – for PC, MAC and LINUXWe just released version 3.0 of AGFPRO & Premium - there are a TON of new features, assets and functionality that have been added, giving users the ability to create amazing game levels and maps like NEVER BEFORE!!Major features to AGFPRO 3.
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.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 70,882 reviews of which 68,285 were positive and 2,597 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
68,285
2,597
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 575 reviews of which 436 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
436
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 70,882 reviews of which 68,285 were positive and 2,597 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
68,285
2,597
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 358 reviews of which 340 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
340
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