Kolja Kähler

Welcome!

Hey, thanks for visiting! I’m a seasoned software engineer with a passion for art – currently busying myself as a solo game developer, based in beautiful Munich, Germany. I also put my coding and art skills to use in the occasional freelance project. While my primary focus is on CG algorithms and 3D character art, I enjoy drawing in two dimensions, too!

Throughout my career in software engineering and CG research, I have always cared deeply about visuals and interaction, along with being a knowledge-hungry problem solver at heart.

I enjoy working in teams, too! If you need an interdisciplinary mind, somewhere along the intersection of art, science, and programming, let’s talk!

Algorithms, Art & Science

Over the years, I have worked on a variety of topics, in desktop, mobile, VR, and web environments. Here are some of my recent favorite projects, big and small:

Game Projects

Game development allows me to combine technical and creative passions, research and making things: from designing mechanics and narrative, over visuals, to programming – always more to learn, endless challenges and rewards! Besides making games and useful tools, I also started publishing tutorials on my YouTube channel.

These are larger and smaller game projects, created over the past few years since 2022. I have explored a variety of game engines (Unity, UE5, Godot), 2D and 3D styles, as well as narrative and action-oriented game designs. Select a thumbnail title to get detailed information about each project.

3D Art

Apart from making my own game assets, I simply enjoy modeling and sculpting in Blender, primarily being interested in character designs. Most of my models are fairly low poly – I love the aesthetic, and the challenge of making every edge count. Here are a few of my favorite renders (click on title for details and turnarounds).