How To Make A Horror Game (Fast, No Modeling) @thomasbrush
How To Make A Horror Game (Fast, No Modeling)  @thomasbrush
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ever wanted to make a 3D horror game, but don't want to learn 3D?
► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures
► Watch the full live stream where I did all of this: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLevEUceJDgAoR3ex81kwRa2PxNxbJ_fCS

Free Assets Used:
► Free modular Pro Builder assets (you're welcome): fulltimegamedev.mykajabi.com/opt-in-modular-Interior-pieces
► Free character controller: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/modular-first-person-controller-189884
► Royalty free textures: polyhaven.com/a/decrepit_wallpaper
► Royalty free furniture: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/furniture/furniture-mega-pack-free-330002
► Picture frames: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/props/interior/picture-frames-with-photos-106907
► Materialize Tool: boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction: Creating AAA-Looking Horror Games with Free Assets
01:44 - Starting the Level: Basic Layout with ProBuilder
03:17 - Adding Doors, Windows & Modular Prefabs
04:19 - Fixing UVs and Adding Wall Trim for Realism
06:06 - Applying Base Textures (Walls, Ceiling, Floor)
08:22 - Creating a Unified Color Palette
09:12 - Setting Up Lighting & Stormy Skybox
11:11 - Switching to Legal Royalty-Free Textures (iPhone Photos)
12:19 - Generating Normal Maps & Specular with Materialize
13:58 - Adding Reflection Probes for Polish
14:26 - Set Dressing: Furniture, Tables, Sofas & Rugs
16:57 - Adding Paintings & Creepy Art Details
19:10 - Flickering Lights Animation
19:34 - Post-Processing: Fog, Desaturation & Ambient Audio
20:46 - Creating Grunge & Stain Overlays in Photoshop
22:17 - Making Reusable Decals for Dirt and Damage
23:35 - Final Reveal: The Completed Horror Environment
23:57 - Full-Time Game Dev Course (Last Chance)
How To Make A Horror Game (Fast, No Modeling)Godot vs  Unity: Whats The BEST Game Engine For You?Dont make a game until you do this #shortsGame Development: Balancing Art, Business & Your Vision #shortsHeight Is Key to Jonathan Blows Game #shortsEdmund McMillen And Tyler Have One Piece Of Advice For Indies... #shortsAre AI Technologies a Lose Lose For Game Devs? #shortsWhat Are No Zero Days As A Game Dev - Keep Your Pilot Light On!I Was Wrong About Making Games...This custom lighting in Unity is awesomeWhy I Quit My AAA Job For The Indie Dream (w/ Mårten Stockhaus) — Ep 67Build Custom Inspectors in Unity - 10X Your Workflow (No Code with Odin)
Thomas Brush |

How To Make A Horror Game (Fast, No Modeling)

SHARE TO X SHARE TO REDDIT SHARE TO FACEBOOK WALLPAPER