Creating Stylized Game Environments with SpeedTree

Low Polys, High Style

“Can you make stylized trees?” is one of the top questions we get from new SpeedTree users, so we’re answering with a resounding “yes!” and this show-and-tell post full of our favorite examples.

Scroll down to see an eclectic set of AAA, indie, and hobbyist examples for games, from a fluffy broccoli canopy to a cell-shaded boreal forest. If you’re looking for VFX examples, click here to see more!

AAA Examples

Indie Inspirations

These indies are full of wild colors and interesting angles, showing how innovative SpeedTree artists make magic on a smaller budget. 

Within Shadow Veil | Teaser and Posters
Vladimir Khadyko

Environment Exercises

Whether you work on Fortnite or you’re a brand-new student, you still have to practice. The artists below used personal projects below to learn new tools, experiment with fresh ideas, and collaborate with fellow artists. 

Tutorials & Breakdowns

Are you ready to create your own stylized environment? Check out the tutorials below and tune in to SpeedTree Live for interactive work sessions and professional tips.

Bonny Bonsai Parts 1 & 2 | Sarah Scruggs (SpeedTree Lead Artist)

Check out even more stylized SpeedTree on our VFX roundup.

It’s time to get started! Start SpeedTree today for just $19/month or upgrade to SpeedTree Indie for our full set of photogrammetry tools.