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Free characters & creatures 3D models

These characters lean stylised rather than realistic, the look most indie games and animated shorts go for. They come in a neutral or display pose without skeletons, so the usual next step is an auto-rig in Mixamo or Blender before you animate.

Axolotl in a Magic Flask 3D modelCC BY 4.0
Axolotl in a Magic Flask20,021 tris · 0.44 MB · Characters & creaturesGLB
A Questing Mouse 3D modelCC BY 4.0
A Questing Mouse11,135 tris · 0.59 MB · Characters & creaturesGLB
Stylised Cat 3D modelCC BY 4.0
Stylised Cat4,285 tris · 0.56 MB · Characters & creaturesGLB
Brunhilda the Viking 3D modelCC BY 4.0
Brunhilda the Viking8,331 tris · 1.2 MB · Characters & creaturesGLB
Cat Gumball Dispenser 3D modelCC BY 4.0
Cat Gumball Dispenser99,446 tris · 3.94 MB · Characters & creaturesGLB

In this collection

Axolotl in a Magic Flask20,021 tris · CC BY 4.0 · by Dasha Klyusova
A hand-painted pink axolotl curled inside a round glass flask on a golden stand. Cute, stylised and free under CC BY 4.0.
A Questing Mouse11,135 tris · CC BY 4.0 · by Muru
A hand-painted mouse adventurer with a staff, satchel and travelling cloak, after a 2D concept. Free GLB, CC BY 4.0.
Stylised Cat4,285 tris · CC BY 4.0 · by Muru
A chunky, stylised cat character with a military-style vest, hand-painted and lightweight at 4,285 triangles. Free under CC BY 4.0.
Brunhilda the Viking8,331 tris · CC BY 4.0 · by Rebecca
A low-poly Norse warrior queen in fur, leather and armour, at 8,331 triangles. Free GLB character under CC BY 4.0.
Cat Gumball Dispenser99,446 tris · CC BY 4.0 · by LeafChan
A kawaii gumball dispenser full of tiny cats instead of sweets, hand-painted in pastel colours. Free GLB, CC BY 4.0.

Tips for using characters & creatures

  • Check the source page for concept credits. Several are 3D versions of other artists' 2D designs.
  • Auto-riggers expect a T-pose or A-pose. For other poses you may need to rig by hand.
  • Hand-painted textures look best with soft lighting and little specular.

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