Free templates for game developers
Roadmaps, design docs, game jams, Steam launches, pipelines and more. Open any of them in the web app in one click, or from the Templates button in the desktop app. They are free, like the rest of Venom Board.
ProductionGame roadmap
A game development roadmap template: pre-production, production, alpha, beta and launch, with the key work in each phase and dated milestones.
DesignDesign doc outline
A game design document template as a visual board: pitch, pillars, core loop, mechanics, progression, art and audio direction, controls, and scope and cuts.
Game jamsGame jam · 48 h
A 48-hour game jam planner: day one prototype, day two content, then build, test and submit on time.
LaunchSteam launch
A Steam launch checklist for indie games: store page, capsule art, trailer, press kit, Next Fest demo, wishlist push and build review, leading to release day.
MilestonesVertical slice
A vertical slice plan for games: eight must-haves across code, art, level design, audio, UI, performance and playtesting, converging on a dated milestone.
PipelinesFeature pipeline
A feature pipeline for game teams: design doc, prototype in engine, art and animation, sound, QA and polish, with estimates and priorities for each step.
PipelinesLevel pipeline
A level design pipeline: paper map and beats, blockout, playtest the blockout, art pass, lighting, optimisation and final polish.
PipelinesCharacter pipeline
A character pipeline for 3D games: concept sheet, sculpt, retopology and UVs, bake and texture, rig and skin, core animations and in-engine setup.
SprintsWeekly sprint board
A weekly sprint board for game teams: backlog, this week, doing, review and done, with example cards for code, art, audio and UI.
QABug triage
A bug triage board for game development: crash, major, minor and polish lanes, with example bugs and steps to reproduce.
QAPlaytest loop
A playtest plan for games: build a test version, recruit testers, run the session, survey, triage feedback, fix and tune, then go again.
Art directionArt moodboard
A moodboard template for game art direction: frames for characters, environments, palette and lighting, UI and type, and VFX and animation references.