25 Free Character Maker Apps, Games, and Websites

Whether you're experiencing a bit of art block, you want to try out a new art style, or you're just not an artist yourself, free character makers and templates can help you take part in original creation without having to draw from scratch! Check out these free apps, games, and websites, and be sure to share your character on Unvale (with proper credit) once you've finished!

1. Gacha Life 2 (iOS, Android) - You can use Gacha Life on either mobile or PC to create anime-style avatars. There are so many customizations and poses to choose from!
2. Final Fantasy 14 (https://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/) - Is FFXIV technically an MMORPG? Yes, but it also includes a robust character creator with awesome hairstyles and face customization.
3. The Sims FreePlay (https://www.ea.com/en/games/the-sims/the-sims-freeplay) - This mobile app is basically just a mini version of the Sims, and it's totally free to check out!
4. Roblox (https://www.roblox.com/) - This probably comes as no surprise, but Roblox is a great place for creating an original character and finding cool cosmetics!
5. VRoid Studio (https://vroid.com/en/studio) - Ever wanted to try 3D modeling? VRoid Studio is free on PC, Mac, and the app store!
6. Reroll (https://reroll.co/) - Reroll is a digital character sheet app that allows you to create your OC in pixel art!
7. Clangen (https://clangen.io/) - Clangen is a feline-focused, fan-made game, and it's totally free!
8. Zepeto (https://web.zepeto.me/en) - Zepeto, which also has a mobile app, allows you to create awesome avatars and play games!
9. Life Makeover (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2626940/Life_Makeover/) - A free-to-play Steam game where you can dress up, dye outfits, and style the character of your dreams!
10. Infinity Nikki (https://infinitynikki.infoldgames.com/) - This dress-up adventure game has amazing fashion and styling systems to explore!
11. Heroforge (https://www.heroforge.com/) - Though actually made to design tabletop miniatures, this is a great website for creating cool character models!
12. Picrew (https://picrew.me/en/) - Picrew is the ultimate character creator, with thousands of user-made templates!
13. Meiker.io (https://meiker.io/) - Similar to Picrew, Meiker has so many amazing, artist-created templates for characters right at your fingertips.
14. Charat.me (https://charat.me/) - A Japanese site with plenty of anime-style creators to explore.
15. DollDivine (https://www.dolldivine.com/) - A collection of dress-up games and doll makers! You can even browse makers by tags, like fantasy, goth, or mermaid.
16. Storior (https://picrew.me/en/search/creator?crid=2847770) - Storior was a storytelling platform that has now shut down, but you can still access the awesome character builder through Picrew!
17. Neka.cc (https://www.neka.cc/) - Another anime-style collection of character templates to try out!
18. Ponytown (https://pony.town/) - While Ponytown is a social platform, you can use it to create pixelated, pony characters!
19. CharacterCreator.org (https://charactercreator.org/) - You can jump right into character creation with this one!
20. League of Legends Avatar Creator (https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/featured/events/avatar-creator#/) - Love League? This avatar creator will allow you to create a character with unique hairstyles, outfits, backgrounds, and more!
21. Hero Machine 2.5 (https://heromachine.com/heromachine-2-5-character-portrait-creator/) - Use this character creator for comic-style heroes and villains. It's classic!
22. Dragon Builder (https://www.monsterbrainsoup.com/dragon-builder/) - Create your very own dragon with claws, wings, spikes, and all!
23. Avataaars Generator (https://getavataaars.com/) - While this avatar generator is minimal, it might be just the cartoony style you're looking for!
24. Gaia Online (https://www.gaiaonline.com/) - Use Gaia's avatar builder, then dress up with fun outfits that fit your OC's personality!
25. Peep Slab (https://peepslab.com/) - A goofy, simple avatar builder with artwork by Pablo Stanley.

This list is only scratching the surface for free places you can design your own characters! A special thanks to our Community Manager, StarKorg, for helping to put this initial list together on the Unvale Discord!