Guides for finding the people who make your game

Updated October 19, 2026

Everything I wish I knew about getting music, sound, voices, art, VFX, writing, trailers and code for an indie game. Written for devs, and useful for the creators they hire too.

Browse game creators by game type
Composers, sound designers, voice actors, artists, VFX artists, writers, video editors and programmers for horror, cozy, RPG and more: real portfolios with rates up front.
How to find people to work on your game
Paid, rev share or hobby, the post people answer, where to look, and what to put in writing.
How much does art cost for an indie game?
Pixel sprites, tilesets, capsule art, concept art and 3D, with sourced price ranges.
What music and sound effects does my game need?
Title and menu themes, combat and boss music, stingers, UI sounds, footsteps and ambience: a checklist you can budget from.
How much does music cost for an indie game?
Per-minute rates with sources, how to budget your soundtrack, and cheaper routes.
How to find a pixel artist for your game
Sprite size, palette, animation frames, portfolios, files and cost.
How to find a 3D artist for your game
Low poly to realistic, the spec to send, judging topology, and rights.
How to get music and sound effects for your game
Free packs, hiring, or a mix: how to pick and where to start.
Free music for indie games (CC0)
Ten human-made tracks you can use in commercial games, no credit needed.
How to find a composer for your indie game
Define the sound, test it over your gameplay, brief, and agree on rights.
How to find a sound designer for your indie game
SFX, Foley, UI sounds and ambience, and how to hire for them.
How to find a voice actor for your indie game
Casting, auditions, scripts and recording for indie budgets.
How to pitch a game dev (for creators)
Where to find devs who need help, a sample first message, and how to follow up.
How to find game music work as a small composer
Where the gigs are, Roblox and commission credits, your reel, jams, and the path to studio work.
Where to find art and VFX for your indie game
Asset packs vs hiring: Kenney, itch.io, ArtStation, Reddit, Discord and more.
Need art for your game? Where to find artists and VFX
2D, pixel art, 3D, characters, UI or VFX: what you need and where to find it.
How to find an artist for your indie game
2D, 3D, pixel art, concept art and UI: style, portfolios, briefs and rights.
How to find a VFX artist for your indie game
Unity, Unreal, Godot and 2D sprite-sheet effects, and how to hire for them.
How to find a programmer or teammate for your indie game
Paid or rev share, roles, engines, test tasks and what to put in writing.
How to find a writer for your indie game
Story, dialogue, quests and barks: tone, excerpts, a test scene and rights.
How to find a trailer editor for your indie game
Steam page, launch and short-form videos: footage, reels, music rights and briefs.
How game music, sound and voice acting is priced
Per minute, per sound, per line, per hour, and what to put in writing.
Where to find a composer, sound designer or voice actor
An honest roundup: Reddit, Fiverr, SoundBetter, Discord, Casting Call Club and more.
Where indie game devs find composers (2026)
For devs and composers: ComposerScout, Twine, SoundBetter, Upwork, Fiverr, Reddit, jams and Discord, and when each is the better pick.

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