picoCAD

Johan Peitz

A tiny modeler for tiny models! Unleash your creativity in retro 3D and find a fun, easy, and accessible way into 3D modelling by focusing on the bare essentials.

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Overview

Want to make 3D models but don't know where to start? picoCAD is here to help! Focused on the bare essentials of 3D modelling, picoCAD blends simplicity with creativity, letting you make low-poly 3D models with just a few clicks. Whether you are a total beginner, or an expert, picoCAD is a unique and approachable tool to express your art in.

KEY FEATURES

  • Focused toolset: Create retro-style models without any prior experience

  • Low-poly aesthetics: Capture the charm of early 3D games with pixelated models

  • Texture mapping: Adding your own textures allows for endless experimentation and expression

  • Intentionally limited: A tight feature set and limited space focuses creativity where it matters most

  • Ready for games & art: Export models (GIF, OBJ, MTL) to use in projects or showcase them in your portfolio

  • Friendly community: Join our every growing discord community of artists and designers

GOOD TO KNOW

  • picoCAD is built on the PICO-8 fantasy console and comes rich with constraints. Experiment to find your own workflow and anything is possible!

  • checkout for tutorials and examples!

  • picoCAD is a standalone application and you don't need pico8 to run it.

  • Make sure to read the manual and check out the tutorials

The feel

CozyRelaxing

Genres

Animation & ModelingDesign & IllustrationGame Development

Tags

Animation & ModelingColorfulDesign & IllustrationGame DevelopmentPixel GraphicsSoftware

Weak PC? It still plays

Play picoCAD on a weak PC

picoCAD needs at least 1 GB of RAM. Cloud PC is a Windows computer with a strong GPU in the cloud. You control it from your laptop, phone or desktop.

1

Turn on Cloud PC

Log in to Thinkmay and start your machine. You get a Windows desktop of your own.

2

Install the game

Install picoCAD from Steam as you would at home.

3

Play on any device

Play on a laptop, phone or desktop. Controllers and microphones work.

Try 3 hours for $1.12Experience plan, one purchase per account.What is Cloud PC?

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