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Richie Solomon
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[Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Card Game Sounds [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: $49.00 Free (Free until July 16, 14:59 UTC)

Add Card Game Sounds to your cart, then enter the coupon code EPICSOUNDSANDFX2026 at checkout to get it for free.

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/audio/sound-fx/card-game-sounds-112743

DCCG Sound Effects Library from Epic Stock Media is a complete cache of sound effects, samples and loops for any style digital collectible card game (DCCG) projects.

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Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Match 3 RPG Template [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $49.99 to $149.99) Free (Free until July 14, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/6a31d7ae-c5a3-4d96-bc7a-8406404cf2d3

Blueprint Match 3 RPG Template for Unreal Engine that provides core functionalities like chain linking gems on the board, character stats and skills, inventory system, wave of enemies and boss fights.

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As always, thanks for finding and sharing these Unreal Engine freebies!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Slash Trail FX Elemental [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $14.99 to $19.99) Free (Free until July 14, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/a4b04697-30c1-4745-ae2f-a706278300bd

Projectile slash trail added, several type added (LightSaber, Cyberpunk, Matrix, Music Bard, Nature ), optimize materials, add distortion to all slash trail, Example Audio.

Each Elemental Type Has : Weapon Material, Slash Trail FX, Sword FX, Aura FX, Slash rotating projectile, Hit particle.

Elemental : Ice, Water, Fire, Lightning, Basic, Dark, Mystic, Sand, Wind, Sci-fi, Cyberpunk, Matrix, Nature, Music Bard, Distortion, LightSaber

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Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine/Unity/fbx] (Game Dev Asset) White castle [Free]

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This is pretty nice! Thank you

OMG a really good structure

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Science Fiction Desert City Kit [Free]

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Price: (From $55.99 to $139.99) Free (Free until July 14, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/81880856-a0e1-492f-8686-3afbda15ab43

Bring this Scifi Desert city directly into your project with this complete environment pack.

This package includes a fully built showcase level, ready for you to explore, customize, and make your own.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Showcase level

  • Asset Showcase level.

  • 120 static meshes

  • Interior and Exterior

  • Houses prefab, round towers, smaller props, rocks, cliffs, wire, fabric.

  • Animated fabric for wind

  • Landscape material with painting enabled

  • procedural foliage

  • Material instances with parameters to edit easily.

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chris h
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Game Poems

Blog/Article

I found this free book anyone can use as inspiration if you want to make something more complex than Bejewels or Flappy Birds. Share a feeling. Create an experience.

Game Poems is a book about making videogames as a form of poetry.

The book is open access, peer reviewed, and published by Amherst College Press. It was written for scholars, artists, poets, game designers, game players, and anyone interested in unusual perspectives on videogames!

(All FREE except paperback)

Game Poems Book

Now a magazine with games in it!

https://www.gamepoems.com/issue01/

Do you or have you tried any especially poetic games? Have you made one? Wanna show us?

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Richie Solomon

Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing! I just downloaded the free PDF and EPUB versions and added the Kindle version to my library on Amazon.

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Stylized Characters - Modular Stylized Character Creator - Adventurer [Free]

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Price: (From $24.99 to $49.99) Free (Free until June 30, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/8ecc05ee-7447-4a8a-af10-1adccc7e8bd2

Polyart Studio proudly presents our highly customizable stylized character system, designed for ultimate flexibility and scalability. Whether you're creating an AAA game or optimizing for mobile, this system includes two fully modular stylized characters , each with a range of options for customizing colors, armor, skin, eyes, and more. Supports for both PBR and cel-shaded styles, facial expressions, and a rigged gear system.

Complete with a user-friendly character creator and gear customizer, you can save presets and seamlessly integrate your characters into any project.

Features:

  • 2 Fully Modular Characters: Male and female characters with interchangeable parts for limitless customization options.

  • Extensive Customization: Modify colors for armor, gear, skin, eyes, hair, and more to create unique character variations.

  • 2 Shading Styles: Choose between a fully PBR style for realistic visuals or a cel-shaded look for a stylized, comic-like appearance.

  • Full Rigging and Blend Shapes: Includes full-body rigging, facial expressions, and blend shapes, perfect for detailed animation and lip-syncing.

  • Rigged Gear System: Backpack and additional gear come fully rigged, ready for smooth animation and easy attachment to characters.

  • Character Creator Interface: A built-in character creator allows you to design characters easily, with drag-and-drop gear customization.

  • Preset-Saving Functionality: Save and load character and gear presets for streamlined workflows and faster iterations.

  • Gear Customizer Interface: Intuitive interface for quickly swapping, coloring, and adjusting armor, backpacks, and other accessories.

  • Scalable Design: Optimized for both high-end AAA projects and mobile games, offering simplified shaders for lower-end devices.

  • High-Performance: Includes low-poly options and mobile-friendly assets without sacrificing quality for scalable performance across all platforms.

  • Blend Shape and Facial Rigging: Detailed blend shapes for expressions.

  • Support for Custom Animations: Compatible with any animation or mocap you bring in, making it ideal for cinematic scenes or action-packed gameplay.

  • Full Documentation and Example Scene: Easy-to-follow documentation and a sample scene to get started quickly.

stylized characters, modular characters, stylized character, anime characters, stylized modular characters, cel shaded, customizable equipment.

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More free assets! Thank you!!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) DOCKS VOL.2 - Powell Dock (Modular / Low Poly) [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $39.99 to $49.99) Free (Free until June 30, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/c1d714a2-288f-4bfa-a820-ec0406d51c8a

This project includes everything pictured with all assets, maps, and materials created in the Unreal Engine. Each asset was created for realistic AAA quality visuals, style, and budget.

Features:

  • 103 Meshes

  • Includes full scene pictured here

  • High quality and fidelity texture sets - 4k textures

  • Master material setup that control the majority of all props and models

  • Additional controls for roughness, albedo, normals and more

  • Channel packed Roughness | Metalness | Ambient Occlusion

  • Realistic Post Process and Look Up Table

  • Optimized for games

  • Free of all legal issues as all branding and labels are custom made by our studio

  • Fully detailed models

  • This product supports Lumen for Unreal Engine 5.0+

Art created by Dekogon Studios Artists

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Video games used as a method of treatment

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Azula

Sure. Logic/strategy games great to stimulate the mind. Racing/Sim games for training purposes

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine/Unity] (Game Dev Asset) POLY - Mega Survival Tools [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $19.99 to $119.99) Free (Free until June 16, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/2931e0fc-b1c0-4d6d-be28-95f6c22974d5

A lightweight, fun and flexible low poly resource kit that's perfect for prototyping or as an addition to a low poly survival, post-apocalyptic or industrial world. This package is packed with construction, storage and survival props — everything you need to build a believable workshop, warehouse, container yard or scavenger camp.

The whole package is created in polygon style with the ability to be used for merging with other packages in polygon style.

This package is well suited for first-person, third-person or top-down viewing.

In addition to all this, the asset includes any details that may be needed to develop a survival, crafting or building game.

More than 200 models for game development.

A wide variety of tools and props with consistent low poly style. No weapons — focused entirely on survival, crafting and construction content.

Additional objects: water tanks and storage cisterns, shipping containers, oil and fuel barrels, gas cylinders, fire extinguishers, wooden pallets, bricks, cement bags, planks and timber, IBC containers, cable reels, workbench with vise, portable generator, work light, hand and power tools (saws, axes, hammers, drills, angle grinder, chainsaw, wrenches, pliers, bolt cutters), measuring tape, fishing rod, knives, sealant and fuel cans, and much more.

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Stephen F

Oh WOW! That's a LOT of assets, thanks for the post!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Advanced Grid Inventory System [Free]

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Price: (From $59.99 to $79.99) Free (Free until June 16, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/16b82fb0-7ea5-4627-adcc-95f23a387b61

AGIS is a grid-based inventory system. Each step is designed in a modular way, allowing users to modify it according to their preferences. We've made sure not to impose any limitations. You can create your own items and inventory layouts, modify the UI as you wish, and freely attach each item to others using the attachment system. We have been continuously providing updates for AGIS for the past year. We will continue to support our assets at all times.

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Thanks!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Modular SciFi Station [Free]

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Thank you!

Richie Solomon
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[Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Polyquest Treasures [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: $44.99 Free (Free until June 4, 14:59 UTC)

Add Polyquest Treasures to your cart, then enter the coupon code POLYBOX2026 at checkout to get it for free.

https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/polyquest-treasures-311375

Enrich your fantasy worlds with this high-quality treasure pack featuring various gold chests, coin bags, coin jars, crown jewels, gold chains, gold coins, gold ingots, precious gems & a royal sword.

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Richie Solomon
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GMTK Game Jam 2026

Event

The GMTK Game Jam is back for 2026!

This is a lightning fast game-making marathon where you have just four days to design and develop a videogame, based on a theme. The theme for GMTK Game Jam 2026 will be revealed the moment the jam begins.

This year's jam will kick off on July 22 and end on July 26.

Visit the link below to get more info and to join the GMTK Game Jam!

Feel free to post a comment if you join so we can support the games from those in our community!

Good luck!

https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-jam-2026

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Richard Sanders

thanks for the alert - looks interesting! 👍

Awesome! Really enjoy seeing what people make from this jam!

Richie Solomon
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[Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Motion Titles Pack [Free]

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Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine/Unity] (Game Dev Asset) [SCANS] Ruined Crypt [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $23.99 to $59.99) Free (Free until June 2, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/ea85f730-1f39-4b15-8a69-60975d3b39a7

HIDDEN RUINS - OPTIMIZED FOR LUMEN & STATIC LIGHTING

✅ KEY FEATURES:

  • 170+ assets for building a structure and forest environment (full overview in gallery)

  • Real-time optimized (160 FPS at FULL HD on High scalability settings*)

  • Dynamic Lighting Scenario (static lighting also supported)

  • Pro Workflow - VFX/Audio & detailed technical documentation

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Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Modular Container Houses - Survival Base Pack [Free]

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Price: (From $18.19 to $34.99) Free (Free until June 2, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/88cd6710-40d1-4afc-8f44-c8f42bd9df26

The container house package has a huge amount of modular 3D models that allow you to create an infinity of different models for your scenario, not only houses but also barricades, bridges or towers.

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Thanks OP.

Cool assets! Thanks for find and sharing these Richie!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Tempered Glass – Destructible Glass System [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $24.49 to $69.99) Free (Free until June 2, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/bc34bd60-93e6-4039-bddd-d0162d5af74d

Destructible tempered glass system built to provide interactive breakable tempered glass fidelity combined with gameplay functionality - works perfectly as an eye-catching VFX or player / NPC blocker. Extensively tested and production-ready.

It simulates behavior of tempered glass based on high-optimized C++ core with pre calculated shattering patterns, network replication, customizable presets and GPU Niagara powered VFX to cover glass breaking effect.

Perfect for action games, shooters, horror environments, simulations, VR, archviz scenes, and any project that requires believable tempered breakable glass.

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Richie Solomon
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[Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Ocean Toolkit [Free]

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Richie Solomon
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GameDev.tv Game Jam 2026 - Free Course For All Submissions!

Event

GameDev.tv is once again hosting their annual Game Jam for 2026. All submissions will receive a free course of your choice on GameDev.tv.

Submissions open from May 15th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST to May 25th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Join over 2 million students from 150+ countries and create something epic! In our annual game jam, you'll make a game in 10 days, solo or with a team - and you'll earn a free course if you submit it!

The theme will be revealed when the jam begins on May 15th. You don’t have to use it, but it’s part of the voting criteria, so consider incorporating it for extra points!

Rules:

  • Solo or team (max 6 people)

  • Assets - Use only assets you have permission for (your own, free, or purchased). If you didn’t create it, you must list it in your submission

  • Playable build required - Web builds (preferred) or zip files

  • Bug fixes allowed after deadline - just keep your original submission up and clearly label updates

  • Submit on time to qualify for the free course

Visit the link below to get more info and to join the Game Jam!

Feel free to post a link to your submissions in the comments if you join so we can support the games from those in our community!

Good luck!

https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2026

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Richie Solomon

If you signed up for this, check your email. GameDev.tv just sent out a ton of free assets!

Jason P.

'Seems cool! Thanks for posting, Richie! 👍

Richie Solomon
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[Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Toon Shaders Pro for URP VFX [Free]

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chris h

It's not valid yet? Guess I should try again later?

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) Steampunk Mechanical Creature [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $12.49 to $29.99) Free (Free until May 19, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/3413113f-147a-4fc9-bd9f-7c543934969a

Stylized model of a sabertooth.. or a cat.. or a doberman?:) I don't know, just a figment of my imagination

Unique game ready model with high quality animations

Perfect pet for your main character. And he's not bad as an enemy either :)

Custom skeleton

VFX included (precast, cast, impact)

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Appreciate these Unreal asset giveaways. Thanks for sharing!

Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine] (Game Dev Asset) LENS FLARE VFX | ADVANCED SPRITE BASED LENS FLARES [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $8.99 to $44.99) Free (Free until May 19, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/0e920fbc-fb78-4331-a4e1-878dc3504bad

LENS FLARE VFX is a sprite-based photorealistic lens flare solution for Unreal Engine 4 and 5, designed to recreate authentic optical artifacts and light scattering phenomena that occur in real camera lenses. Built with physically-inspired rendering principles, this system simulates the complex interplay of light reflections, refractions, and diffraction patterns that emerge when bright light sources interact with multi-element lens assemblies.
Perfect for cinematic productions, sci-fi environments, racing games, architectural visualization, or any project requiring believable camera optics — this asset brings film-grade lens flare authenticity to real-time rendering.

Core LENS FLARE VFX features:

  • High-quality HDR elements library — chromatic ghosts, starburst patterns, halo rings, spectral dispersions, anamorphic streaks, and hexagonal bokeh artifacts. More than 300+ textures.

  • Fully modular and game-ready solution with easy Material Instance editing

  • Distance Based depth fade and screen position for visual fidelity and optimization

  • Multi-tap Depth Occlusion

  • Edge flares

  • Glints and Halo

  • Hotspot

  • Lens Dirt

  • MultiGhosts

  • Dynamic streaks and gradients

  • Photorealistic Tints for emulating AR-coatings

  • Game-ready photoreal examples

  • Demo-scene

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Richie Solomon
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[Unreal Engine/Unity] (Game Dev Asset) Modular Low Poly Factory [Desktop & Mobile] [Free]

Giveaway/Deal

Price: (From $14.99 to $19.99) Free (Free until May 19, 13:59 UTC)

https://www.fab.com/listings/b6a85679-47f0-4f59-aa6d-da9d5f59aee5

This pack is a collection of 69 unique low poly models for your Mobile & Destkop Factory project! Modeled with great Quality & performance in mind, the pack is modular & easy to use to create stunning Factory Complexes.

🧩Unique Assets:

  • Demo Map Included (1x)

  • Buildings (11x)

  • Road (17x)

  • Trees (5x)

  • Props (36x)

  • 1 Texture (1024*1024)

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Nice, thanks for the heads-up!

Simpler games to cure the scourge of the close-downs?

Discussion

Still more and more studio closures make for depressing reading. Is one answer a move away from epic big-budget blockbusters towards more small scale, imaginative and fun games? The runaway success of things like power-washing, grass-cutting etc games may point that way. Who would have thought it, but what success stories. Smaller teams, smaller budgets, is it one way of moving away from big corporate lay-offs which are becoming so prevalent?

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The problem is that the game companies have been prioritizing virtue signalling to a "modern audience" while insulting and alienating their established customer base with crap they don't want. Then when the "modern audience", who probably never has and never will buy their products, doesn't show up at launch the game publishers resort to blaming their already driven away once loyal customers.

People use games as an escape from every day life and don't want to pay $70 to be lectured on modern day social issues.

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