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Professional templates for every stage of game development — from first sketch to launch day. Built by industry veterans, free forever.
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Game Dev Sprint Board
A pre-filled 2-week sprint with 20 typical game development tasks organized by type. Import and assign immediately to hit the ground running.
Used 2,598 times
Worldbuilding Bible
Build a living, consistent game world. This template covers geography, history, factions, magic/technology systems, culture, religion, and economy.
Used 2,533 times
Full Game Design Document
A comprehensive 24-section GDD covering every aspect of your game — from core loop to post-launch strategy. The industry standard starting point.
Used 2,387 times
Character Design Sheet
A complete character design template with role, backstory, personality, relationships, and mechanical properties. Perfect for protagonists, allies, and NPCs.
Used 871 times
Level Design Planner
Plan your levels from high concept to layout. Define objectives, encounters, pacing curves, secrets, and environmental storytelling beats.
Used 411 times
Boss Design Template
Design memorable boss encounters with phase transitions, attack patterns, lore integration, and difficulty scaling. Used by pros for every major encounter.
Used 2,296 times
Game Launch Checklist
Never miss a launch step again. 25 tasks covering store pages, QA, marketing, press outreach, social media, and day-one support.
Used 1,389 times
Narrative Arc Template
Structure your game's story using a proven three-act framework adapted for interactive media. Define beats, turning points, and character arcs.
Used 620 times
Mechanic Design Sheet
Design and document game mechanics with feel descriptors, input mappings, interaction matrix, and balancing notes. Works for any mechanic type.
Used 616 times
Mini GDD — Indie Starter
A streamlined 12-section GDD for jam projects, prototypes, and solo indie games. Focus on what matters most — ship faster.
Used 604 times
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