Autodesk Maya AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Development Tools

The best Game Development alternative to Autodesk Maya is Range Engine, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Maya and six of them are Game Development Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Game Development Tool alternatives to Autodesk Maya are Zmodeler, DX Studio, Dead Deer and Awakening.

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  1. Zmodeler icon
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    ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.

    63 Zmodeler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. DX Studio icon
     4 likes

    DX Studio combines the latest in real time 3D graphics technology from industry and gaming with rapid application development tools in a powerful 3d engine.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Dead Deer icon
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    Dead Deer is a 3D modeler, 3D game maker, and a 3D demo maker designed to create games.

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    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Awakening icon
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    Awakening is a powerful professional real-time 3D solution. With it, you can easily create eye-catching interactive 3D presentations, brief films, games...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. AdonisFX icon
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    AdonisFX is a modular anatomy simulation framework for creating production-ready characters and creatures in Maya and Houdini.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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