Kenney
Public domain game asset packs, with paid tools sold separately. In our guide to 3D model marketplaces it is ranked #2 of 12.
Paid placement exists here and is disclosed. Whatever the arrangement, the Kenney link carries the same marker as all others (details).
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Key facts about Kenney
| Headquarters | Not stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Asset packs at no cost under CC0; tools sold cheaply; optional Patreon club and donations |
| Best for | Game developers and teachers needing CC0 3D packs for prototypes and jam projects |
| Deployment | Vendor does not say, as far as we read |
| API | Not stated in the pages we read |
| Free plan | No free tier on record |
What is Kenney?
Kenney publishes game assets, and its homepage describes thousands of completely free game assets alongside free and open source Starter Kits covering several game genres. The homepage states that all game assets on the asset pages are public domain licensed under CC0. Paid products exist too: the homepage says Kenney's tools are sold at a very affordable price without giving an amount, and lists a Steam game, Pixross Remastered, at $3.99.
A Kenney Club on Patreon offers early access and extras, and a Donate link is shown. The assets listing we read showed 16 packs on page 1 of 14, a mix of seven 3D packs, six 2D packs and three texture packs. The homepage names no company, owner or country, and asks visitors not to use the contact form or email, saying those messages will not be read.
Kenney key features
- CC0 asset packs. The homepage says all game assets on the asset pages are public domain, under CC0. For a developer that means a pack can ship in a game without a per-asset licence check or a payment.
- Mixed 2D, 3D and texture packs. Page 1 of the assets listing showed seven 3D packs, six 2D packs and three texture packs, among them Mini Characters, Mini Dungeon and City Kit (Roads). Only part of the library is 3D, so check the filter.
- Starter Kits. The homepage describes free and open source Starter Kits for various game genres. The pages we read do not say which engines they target, so confirm that on the kit's own page.
- All-in-1 package. The assets listing offers an All-in-1 package to download everything at once, with free updates. It states no licence, file formats or per-pack price on the page we read.
- Paid tools at a low price. The homepage says Kenney's tools are sold at a very affordable price. It gives no amount, so the cost of the tools cannot be stated from the pages read.
- Kenney Club on Patreon. A Patreon club offers early access and extras, and the homepage also links a Donate option. No tier prices are stated on the homepage, so the cost of joining is unknown from what we read.
- Social media for contact. The homepage asks visitors not to use the contact form or email because those messages will not be read, and suggests social media. A buyer needing a written answer should plan for that.
Who Kenney suits
- A game jam team. CC0 packs with 2D and 3D choices let a small team assemble a playable prototype within a weekend, with no licence paperwork. Mini Dungeon and City Kit (Roads) are examples of what the listing shows.
- A teacher of game development. Free Starter Kits and public domain packs give students working material to modify. Because the licence is CC0, class projects can be published without clearing each asset.
- An indie developer prototyping. Packs can fill a prototype quickly. Since 3D sits next to 2D and texture content, a product visualisation team would find the library less focused than a dedicated model store.
Getting started with Kenney
The pages we read describe a catalogue, not an onboarding path. Open the assets listing, which showed 16 packs on page 1 of 14, and pick a pack by type: 3D, 2D or texture. Each pack sits on its own asset page. The listing also offers an All-in-1 package that downloads everything at once with free updates, which suits a developer who wants the whole library locally.
The homepage says the asset pages carry CC0 licensing, so you can add files to a project directly. For help, do not use the contact form or email, since the homepage says those messages are not read and suggests social media. We did not see file format lists, engine support notes or version histories on the pages read, so open a pack's own page before building on it.
Verdict: Kenney
Kenney says all game assets on its asset pages are public domain under CC0, and the listing includes 3D packs such as Mini Characters and Mini Dungeon next to 2D and texture packs.
Neither company, owner nor country appears on the pages read, which also ask visitors not to email, and 3D is mixed with 2D content, so it suits prototypes and game jams more than product visualisation.
In our 3D model marketplaces ranking Kenney stands at #2 of 12: it follows Poly Haven and comes before 3DExport. The first three places are reserved for challengers where a category has them, which is why we publish no numeric score.
The vendor states no country of establishment, so Kenney is left out of the regional count for this list.
Where Kenney wins and where it does not
- Kenney says all game assets on its asset pages are public domain under CC0, and the listing includes 3D packs such as Mini Characters and Mini Dungeon next to 2D and texture packs.
- Suits: Game developers and teachers needing CC0 3D packs for prototypes and jam projects.
- Catalogue tag: Patreon club.
- Public domain is among the traits we single out for it.
- Marked in our records as game asset packs.
- Look elsewhere if you are Buyers needing product, architectural or photoreal models with a named supplier.
- Page one of the asset listing shows seven 3D packs among sixteen, so 3D choice is narrower than the headline count suggests.
- The homepage names no company or country and says contact messages will not be read, so a buyer has no formal channel.
Kenney pros and cons in practice
- Asset pages are CC0, so reuse needs no per-asset licence reading.
- The library covers 3D, 2D and texture packs, so one source can serve several parts of a game.
- An All-in-1 package with free updates offers a single download for the whole library.
- Starter Kits for several genres are described as free and open source.
- The homepage names no company, owner or country.
- Email and the contact form are not read, so support depends on social media.
- The 3D share is part of a mixed 2D and 3D library, which suits games more than product visualisation.
- No price is stated for the tools, the Patreon tiers or the All-in-1 package on the pages read.
Setup, support and exit with Kenney
The site shows a 2010 to 2026 copyright line and no legal entity.
What Kenney costs
In the catalogue: Asset packs at no cost under CC0; tools sold cheaply; optional Patreon club and donations.
Asset packs are offered at no cost under CC0, according to the homepage, which describes thousands of completely free game assets. The money comes from other places. The homepage says Kenney's tools are sold at a very affordable price but states no amount. The Steam game Pixross Remastered is listed at $3.99. A Kenney Club on Patreon offers early access and extras, and a Donate link is shown, with no tier prices on the homepage. The assets listing mentions an All-in-1 package with free updates, but states no price for it on the page we read. In short, one published figure exists on the pages we saw, the $3.99 game, so a budget for tools or the club has to be confirmed with Kenney directly through social media.
Where this comes from: the vendor pages at kenney.nl, checked for Best 3D Model Marketplaces in 2026 on 13 November 2026.
Kenney: data and security
The pages we read show no account system for downloading assets, no data processing description and no security certifications. The homepage names no company, owner or country, and its footer reads Copyright 2010 to 2026, all rights reserved.
Because ownership and location are not stated, a buyer who needs a named contracting party for due diligence cannot get one from the pages read. The homepage also says email and contact form messages will not be read, so questions about data handling would have to go through social media.
Integrations and ecosystem
Integrations the vendor names (2):
- Steam
- Patreon
Kenney in numbers and labels
| Product | Kenney |
|---|---|
| Vendor website | kenney.nl |
| Headquarters | Not stated by the vendor |
| Price visibility | Model recorded, no figure |
| Alternatives page | Not written yet |
| Head-to-head pages | Not paired so far |
| Rank there | #2 of 12 |
| Catalogue tags | Public domain, Game asset packs, Patreon club |
| Primary guide | Best 3D Model Marketplaces in 2026 |
| Not in our data | funding rounds and staff numbers |
Alternatives to Kenney
These are the nearest neighbours of Kenney in the same list, picked on shared traits and price model.
- 3DExport (#3 of 12): Suits: Freelancers buying single models for one client project, with format conversion on request.
- RenderHub (#4 of 12): Not for: buyers who need a published price list or a team subscription. Store for 3D models, scans, textures and Daz content. (United States)
- TurboSquid (#6 of 12): Aimed at: Companies that want indemnification up to a stated limit on commercial model purchases.
- Fab (#10 of 12): Cross-engine asset store for Unity, Unreal, MetaHuman and UEFN content.
Also ranked in
| Guide | Position |
|---|---|
| Best 3D Model Marketplaces in 2026 | #2 of 12 |
Kenney FAQ
9 answersWho is Kenney best for?
Game developers and teachers needing CC0 3D packs for prototypes and jam projects. It is a weaker match for the following: buyers needing product, architectural or photoreal models with a named supplier.
Where is Kenney based?
The vendor pages we reviewed state no country of establishment for Kenney, so we do not give one.
What are the main alternatives to Kenney?
The closest products in the same guide are 3DExport, RenderHub, TurboSquid and Fab. You will find each one reviewed in the 3D model marketplaces ranking.
Is Kenney one of the top 3D model marketplaces?
Kenney is #2 of 12 in our 3D model marketplaces ranking.
What does Kenney cost?
Asset packs at no cost under CC0; tools sold cheaply; optional Patreon club and donations is how we record the pricing of Kenney. On free access, no free tier or free plan is recorded.
Are Kenney assets really free for commercial games?
The homepage says all game assets on the asset pages are public domain licensed under CC0. Check that the pack you want is on those asset pages, since tools and the Steam game are separate paid products.
Does Kenney sell anything?
Yes. The homepage says its tools are sold at a very affordable price without an amount, and lists the Steam game Pixross Remastered at $3.99.
How do I contact Kenney?
The homepage asks visitors not to use the contact form or email, saying those messages will not be read, and suggests social media instead.
Which country is Kenney in?
The pages we read name no company, owner or country, so we record it as not stated by the vendor.
Kenney: sources
Read from the vendor’s own pages on 12 November 2026.
- kenney.nl: Free assets, CC0 statement, tools pricing wording, Steam game price, Patreon and Donate, contact notice, footer
- kenney.nl/assets: Listing of 16 packs on page 1 of 14 and the All-in-1 package
- kenney.nl: Starter Kits described as free and open source
- kenney.nl/assets: Pack types shown: seven 3D, six 2D and three texture packs
How we rank
The same four questions are asked of every 3D model marketplaces product: time to value, real cost, the way out and the intended buyer. Kenney ends up at #2 among 12. The editorial process sets out how facts are gathered and how commercial links are handled.