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đź’¸ How to Use CGTrader to Spy Trends & Create Profitable Game Assets
CGTrader isn’t just a marketplace for selling 3D models — it’s a living trend database. If you know how to read it, it becomes a cheat code for building what’s already selling across platforms like Roblox, VRChat, Unity, Unreal, and more. This is your guide to turn asset observation into asset domination.
🧠What Is CGTrader?
CGTrader is a leading marketplace where artists upload and sell 3D models — characters, buildings, props, game-ready assets, NFT avatars, etc.
It caters to industries like:
- Game devs (Roblox, Unity, Unreal)
- AR/VR studios
- Metaverse platforms
- 3D printing hobbyists
- Architecture & interior design
But for you? It’s market intel.
🔍 How to Spy on What’s Trending
Head to CGTrader’s Bestsellers section or any top-level category. Look for:
- âś… Repeat themes (anime girls, military gear, sci-fi doors)
- âś… Format types (low poly vs PBR vs stylized)
- âś… Game-engine ready tags
- âś… Bundled packs (these always outsell singles)
- ✅ “Real-time / AR / VR ready” filters
Pro Tip: Sort by "Most Downloaded" AND "Highest Rated." That shows what’s not just clicked — but paid for and loved.
🎮 Targeting Roblox & Game Asset Buyers
Roblox developers are always on the hunt for:
- UGC accessories (hats, weapons, pets)
- Custom rigs (humanoid rigs for animation)
- Stylized low-poly packs (for simulators, tycoons, etc.)
- UI icon packs and thumbnails
Even if Roblox itself has an internal marketplace, many creators buy assets externally, then optimize them for their games.
You can reverse-engineer what's trending and create:
- Lookalikes for trending asset packs (but not exact copies)
- Niche bundles for underdeveloped genres (e.g., farming, medieval cooking, pirate roleplay)
- Unreal Engine → Roblox conversions (huge arbitrage play)
🛠️ How to Turn Observations into Sales
- Spy on CGTrader’s trending 3D models
- Create derivatives or adjacent concepts
- List on Roblox Creator Marketplace, Unity Asset Store, or even itch.io
- Use Blender + Mixamo for fast rigging
- Upload free samples to boost credibility and rank
- Offer custom services on Fiverr/Discord as a side hustle
- Upsell: Convert assets into animated trailers for TikTok/YouTube Shorts virality
🔄 Bonus: Flip Models as Arbitrage
If you don’t want to create models from scratch:
- Buy cheap models from CGTrader/Sketchfab
- Optimize, bundle, retexture
- Resell on alternative marketplaces (e.g., Roblox, Gumroad, Ko-fi, Unreal Marketplace)
You’re not just selling 3D files. You’re selling time, packaging, and intent.
🧨 Final Thoughts
CGTrader is a mirror into the 3D economy’s soul. If you treat it like a product research lab — and not just a store — you’ll see the goldmine:
- Games need assets
- Creators need shortcuts
- You provide both
The players are already spending. Be the one supplying their pixels.
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