Adding good sound effects to your game is critical. A satisfying click or weapon shot can make a massive difference. Obviously we all aren't sound engineers, but happily there are numerous SFX resources to choose from. Should be able to find any SFX you need, free or at minimal cost, be it creatures, machinery, weapons, foley, vehicles, voices or anything else.
| Name | SFX Resource Description | Free / Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Jungle | Royalty free sound effects from $1. | Paid | Website |
| FreeSFX | Free sound effects for any production. Must credit freesfx.co.uk. | Free | Website |
| GameDevMarket | Marketplace for high quality, affordable game assets handcrafted. | Both | Website |
| Itch.io | Sound effects packs. | Both | Website |
| MixKit | Free sound effects, all royalty free. | Free | Website |
| PacDV | Royalty free sound effects collection. | Free | Website |
| Sonnis | Paid for, but have free GDC SFX collections (linked). | Both | Website |
| SoundBible | Free and royalty free sound effects (Creative Commons). | Free | Website |
| SoundsCrate | Subscription starting at $6.58 a month, but free sample access. | Both | Website |
| SynchedIn | Subscription starting at $3.99 a month, but offers some free. | Both | Website |
| Unity Asset Store | Majority of assets can be used without limitation. | Both | Website |
| Unreal Marketplace | Majority of assets can be used without limitation. | Both | Website |
| ZapSplat | Subscription from ￡4, but thousands free (Attribution). | Both | Website |
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