My Favorite Worldbuilding YouTube Channels (That You Should Definitely Check Out!)
- Bair Klos
- Apr 14
- 5 min read
If you’re anything like me and LOVE fantasy and worldbuilding, you’ve probably fallen into the glorious rabbit hole that is Worldbuilding YouTube. Whether you’re designing a fantasy realm from scratch or just love learning about imaginative cultures, creatures, and cartography, these creators will absolutely fuel your creative fire.
But more than that—these channels have deeply influenced how I think about storytelling. They’ve helped me ask deeper questions, build more realistic worlds, and create stories that feel immersive and alive. Whether you’re a casual fan, a tabletop DM, or a writer like me, these creators offer tools that can supercharge your creativity and ground your fantasy in a rich, believable reality.
Don’t worry—I’ll link each channel below their section so you can binge right away. ;)
Artifexian
Perfect for lovers of geography, linguistics, and conlangs, Artifexian dives into the technical side of worldbuilding in a way that still feels fun and approachable. While primarily known for his conlang content, he’s been branching out into deep dives on planet design, tectonics, calendars, and more—and trust me, it’s a rabbit hole worth falling into.
In fact, it was thanks to him that I started doing actual physics to figure out how big my planet is, how many days are in a year, how many months, weeks, days—and even why the sun rises in the west and sets in the east in my world (instead of just saying "a wizard did it" 😂). Because of Artifexian, I now track realistic moon cycles, built out my tectonic plates, and understand how mountain ranges, volcanoes, ocean currents, deserts, forests, and trade winds shape my continents. My entire climate and culture design process is wildly more accurate (and fun) because of him.
Basically… I’m super extra and detail-oriented, and I have Artifexian to thank—and blame 😅
Biblaridion
Primarily a conlang channel, Biblaridion also dives deep into speculative evolution and grounded worldbuilding—and let me just say: I LOVE speculative evolution. (Thank you Star Trek for introducing me to that early in my younger years!)
His speculative evolution series? Incredible. Yes, Alien Biospheres is long—but 100% worth watching or listening to while you work. He builds out entire ecosystems, species, languages, and civilizations based on real evolutionary science, and it’s honestly some of the most immersive and well-thought-out worldbuilding out there.
From biome and creature design to fantasy metallurgy and societal development, Biblaridion gives you the tools to make your fictional world feel real.
Nakari Speardane
A newer favorite of mine, Nakari Speardane has a super charming art style and beautifully personal storytelling. Her worldbuilding comes to life through character-driven tales, quiet emotional moments, and cultural snapshots that feel whimsical but grounded.
Every video feels like you’re stepping into a storybook—only it’s one she’s made from scratch. Her work is intimate and rich in feeling, and perfect if you love worlds that feel cozy, thoughtful, and alive.
Stoneworks
Stoneworks focuses on the sociopolitical and infrastructural elements of worldbuilding. From city planning to religion to empire management, he explores the systems that make civilizations tick.
Be warned—Stoneworks can be a little chaotic (and hilarious), sometimes bouncing around a Minecraft server while he unpacks ideas. But don't let the pixel blocks fool you: his insights on urban design, roads, sanitation, fortifications, and trade networks are gold. If you want to build realistic cities and understand the ripple effects of policy and geography, this channel is a must.
Worldbuilding Corner
Need a good place to get started on your worldbuilding journey? Look no further than Worldbuilding Corner.
This channel is a perfect launchpad for beginners and intermediate worldbuilders. You’ll find structured, clear advice on everything from magic systems to geography to crafting believable cultures. The tone is always friendly, encouraging, and insightful—like having a really smart friend walk you through the process.
WorldAnvil
World Anvil is both a YouTube channel and a digital platform I swear by. Their channel offers tutorials, deep dives, and creative prompts that help writers and worldbuilders get inspired—and stay organized.
They regularly feature writing challenges, community spotlights, and interviews with authors, giving you both inspiration and practical tools. And I personally use their platform to organize a lot of my worldbuilding for both my different fantasy series. (You can even take a sneak peek at mine here: my World Anvil profile). It’s been a total game-changer for keeping track of character arcs, timelines, cultural details, and magic systems.
MonsterGarden
Had to save the best for last.
Anyone who’s even brushed the worldbuilding corner of YouTube has likely heard of MonsterGarden. But if you haven’t—you’re in for a treat. MonsterGarden’s world is grimdark but utterly fascinating. His content revolves around a fantasy setting with two warring countries—Verus and Ram—and features unique magic systems, lore-rich cultures, and custom creature designs.
His artwork and narrative design are jaw-dropping. He builds systems that are just as compelling as those from Brandon Sanderson, and his recent viral redesign of dwarves? Absolutely brilliant. Not only is he creating this incredible world on YouTube, but he’s also working on turning it into a book. As a writer and worldbuilder, watching his process is like witnessing raw creativity at work.
Honorable Mentions
These channels might not be strictly worldbuilding-focused, but they’ve absolutely influenced how I think and create:
Mariah Pattie Worldbuilding – Her series on fantasy race clothing and fashion? OBSESSED. It’s packed with creative and cultural detail that had me hooked from the first episode. I often go back and rewatch it for when I need to brush up on her wonder insights, figuring out how, what, and why your culture wears what they wear can add so much depth without needing to info-dump.
Hello Future Me – Insightful, thoughtful breakdowns on story structure and themes. Great for worldbuilders and writers alike.
Rick's Creation – Amazing creative work, especially for mythology-inspired storytelling.
Concluding Thoughts
Worldbuilding can be overwhelming, especially when you want to create something that feels meaningful and real. But you don’t have to do it alone—and you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. These creators have taught me so much, challenged how I think, and inspired me to build more boldly.
Whether you’re building for a novel, a game, a comic, or just for fun—give these channels a watch. You might just find your next favorite idea.
And if there’s a worldbuilding channel you love that I didn’t mention, drop it in the comments—I’m always looking for more to binge. 😉
Happy worldbuilding!
—Bair✍︎
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