Free to Play 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 October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play animation & modeling games.

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1. Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose. Blender is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2015 has received 72,881 reviews of which 70,186 were positive and 2,695 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 8,111 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
70,186
2,695

8,111
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 game developed and published by . Released on March 12th 2021 has received 5,695 reviews of which 5,283 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 7,608 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
5,283
412

7,608
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 game developed and published by . Released on January 07th 2025 has received 7,576 reviews of which 4,848 were positive and 2,728 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. While seeing 2,539 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among animation & modeling games based on player count.
6.3
4,848
2,728

2,539
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 game developed and published by . Released on July 10th 2012 has received 40,659 reviews of which 37,791 were positive and 2,868 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,091 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.1
37,791
2,868

1,091
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 14th 2023 has received 459 reviews of which 431 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 588 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
8.7
431
28

588
players

6. 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 developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2022 has received 2,480 reviews of which 2,201 were positive and 279 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 385 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
8.5
2,201
279

385
players

7. VRoid Studio v2.4.1

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 v2.4.1 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 23rd 2020 has received 4,232 reviews of which 4,005 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 367 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
9.1
4,005
227

367
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 game developed and published by . Released on November 17th 2021 has received 3,302 reviews of which 2,283 were positive and 1,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
6.8
2,283
1,019

285
players

9. 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. DPET : Desktop Pet Engine is a game developed and published by . Released on May 13th 2022 has received 1,186 reviews of which 870 were positive and 316 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 245 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
7.1
870
316

245
players

10. PNGTuber Plus

A simple, artist friendly way to make pngtubers that are more fun and lively! PNGTuber Plus is a game developed and published by . Released on September 30th 2023 has received 408 reviews of which 340 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 211 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played animation & modeling games.
7.8
340
68

211
players