OpenGameArt.org

What OpenGameArt.org is

OpenGameArt.org is a free web library of assets for free and open-source game development. Its collection includes 2D and 3D art, concept art, textures, music, sound effects, documents, and tutorials. Visitors can search by title, tags, submitter, art type, license, and sort order, as well as create and browse collections. Assets can be used in commercial projects when their individual license terms are followed. The site discusses Creative Commons Attribution and Share Alike, GNU GPL, and other accepted licenses; each asset’s conditions can differ. When an asset does not provide attribution instructions, the FAQ recommends crediting its title, author, license, and URL. The site supports a community through forums, comments, leaderboards, Discord, and IRC. Contributors must submit the usable asset itself: watermarked submissions are not accepted, nor is content without an available license or using unlicensed copyrighted material. OpenGameArt describes cross-promotion with itch.io, Sketchfab, Freesound.org, and the Godot asset store, while stating it has no official affiliation with those platforms. It is available on the web, has a free plan, and does not offer a free trial.

Who it suits

OpenGameArt.org suits game developers looking for art, audio, and other assets under licenses that can permit free and commercial use. It is also relevant to creators who want to browse or organize collections and take part in a game-art community.

Limits

The free plan provides free game-art downloads, with use subject to each asset’s license. License conditions vary by asset, including for commercial use and attribution.

Getting started

1. Visit the OpenGameArt.org website.
2. Search by title, tags, submitter, art type, license, or sort order.
3. Review the license terms for each asset you want to use.
4. Credit the asset’s title, author, license, and URL when attribution instructions are not provided.

Verdict

Choose OpenGameArt.org if you want a free web library of game assets and are ready to follow each item’s license terms. Look elsewhere if you need a single uniform license across all assets or a free trial before using the service.