magictools
A curated list of free and paid game development resources, from art assets to engines and learning material.
- Stars
- 17.7k
- Forks
- 1.3k
- Licence
- MIT
- Language
- Markdown
- Last update
- 5 days ago
- Type
- Curated list
What it is
magictools is a curated Markdown list of game development resources, organized into sections such as Graphics, Code, Audio, Board Games, and Learn. Each entry links to an external tool, asset site, or learning resource and is tagged with a license symbol (free, open source, paid, or partially free). The README says submissions must be explicitly about game development and have at least 100 GitHub stars.
- Find free sprite sheet and texture tools listed under Graphics
- Locate free or CC0 low-poly models and icon packs for a prototype
- Browse engines and frameworks under the Code section
- Read game development books, blogs, and videos listed under Must see and Learn
Great for
- Indie game developers looking for sprites, textures, icons, or 3D models
- Hobbyists browsing tools for making game art or sound
- Students who want a starting map of game development resources
- Developers who want to check license status before using a resource
Not ideal for
- Anyone wanting a single installable tool, since this is a link collection with no software to run
- Readers who need a verified or up-to-date review of each linked item, because the README does not describe how entries are maintained beyond link validation badges
- Users who expect every resource to be free, since the list includes paid and partially free items
How to get it
- 1
Use it in the browser (or self-host)
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ellisonleao/magictools.git - 2
Run it
- Open the GitHub repository or read the README in a browser
- Pick a section such as Graphics, Code, or Audio
- Check the license tag at the start of each entry before using a resource
- Follow the link and review that resource's own license terms
- 3
Get the most out of it
- Filter entries by the license symbol first to find free or open source options
- Use the Table of Contents to jump directly to a section
- Check the README's license legend when a tag is unclear
Downloads
Strengths
- Entries are grouped by topic and labeled with license status, which makes scanning quicker
- Submission rules require game-development focus, HTTPS links, and a minimum star count
- Large community following, with 17,630 GitHub stars at the time of the metadata
Trade-offs
- As a link list, it does not verify whether each linked resource is still current or accurate
- Many resources are paid or partially free, so the license tag must be checked before use
How it compares
| Project | Stars | Type | Level | Updated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| magictools (this) | 17.7k | Curated list | beginner | 5 days ago | Indie game developers looking for sprites, textures, icons, or 3D models |
| godot | 119k | App | beginner | 6 days ago | Indie game developers who want a free engine with no royalties |
| engine | 17.2k | Library | intermediate | 4 days ago | Web developers who want to add 3D scenes or games to a website |
| entt | 13.2k | Library | advanced | 4 days ago | C++ game developers who want an ECS |
| flame | 10.8k | Library | intermediate | 4 days ago | Flutter developers who want to add a game to an app |
| Claude-Code-Game-Studios | 33k | Dev tool | intermediate | 18 days ago | Solo indie developers who want structure around AI-assisted game development |
Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.