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Adventures in 16 Colors
@ai16c.bsky.social
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Retro game development and pixel art. Sporadic blog posts about obscure Commodore 64 games.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · Dec 16
Hello, Bluesky!

I'm a game developer and pixel artist who focuses on retro games, either by making them on the original hardware or at least with its limitations in mind.

Here's an EGA background I made for a point-and-click adventure game I'm currently developing.
An EGA pixel art background showing an overgrown cliff with a waterfall. Some mountains can be seen in the distance.
ai16c.bsky.social
Saturday nights are perfect for arranging boxes in a puzzle dependency chart. No spoilers.

#GameDev #PointAndClick #AdventureGames
A work-in-progress puzzle dependency chart with its text labels blurred out.
October 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Staying up late at night compelled me to make an ANSI screen for a fake DOS game.

#ANSI #DOS
An ANSI screen for a fake DOS game, very inspired by id Software's Commander Keen 4. It lists the player's detected hardware, like video and sound cards, and displays the available memory. A yellow prompt at the bottom tells the player to press a key.
August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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dave.powerhoof.com
🔥 The Drifter is OUT NOW! 🔥

Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch!
Steam 🤜 store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/...
GoG 🤜 www.gog.com/en/game/the_...

It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!
July 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Ah, if it isn't my nemesis, the walk cycle!

#pixelart #animation #gamedev
June 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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nightdivestudios.bsky.social
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is available NOW on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Humble Bundle! 🤖⚡
June 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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locomalito.com
#Gaurodan is out!

The 2013 game has been completely redone to fit my current vision of traditional arcade game design. It's denser (more levels but less overall length), with better pacing, mechanics and a proper scoring system.

Music by @gryzor87.bsky.social ♫
Info and downloads at locomalito.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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ratazart.bsky.social
Finally done with this! I really liked the results.

Picture minecraft, but it's an old computer RPG.

#pixelart #minecraft #BRart #ドット絵
May 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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helpcomputer0.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay !

I make pixel art a bit like this. Thanks!
April 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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pixelartjourney.bsky.social
Hii #PortfolioDay !👋I've been placing pixels for 4 years and I love it ❤️
April 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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sarahjaneavory.bsky.social
#C64 #Kouyate #RPG progress: so how am I doing? Well, I have a 1Mb cart to play with and currently using 247k after getting the initial island working. Still a long way to go, but I feel I'm making good progress. Added a new village yesterday, and I'm happy with the way it's looking.😊
Entering the village of Yallow. It's surrounded by trees, so added trees throughout the village. As usual, there's a signpost near the village entrance.
April 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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pita-m.bsky.social
Episode 1: Knee-deep in The Dead, complete!
(aka, shareware Doom)
32x32px fan sprites of the following classic Doom monsters: Imp, Shotgun guy, Zombieman, Lost soul, Pinky, Cacodemon, Baron of Hell.
February 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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gamehistoryorg.bsky.social
The Video Game History Foundation Library is now in early access. For free. For everyone. Wherever you are.

Read more: gamehistory.org/vghf-library...
library.gamehistory.org — Now in early access
YouTube video by The Video Game History Foundation
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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pixelartjourney.bsky.social
Final two drawings for Pixel Artvent - Antler & Nuts #pixelart #pixelartvent
I hope you enjoyed this little challenge I hosted, and it's been so fun seeing all artworks of everyone who participated ✨ Happy Holidays!❤️
December 24, 2024 at 1:21 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 24 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Nuts

Last one! This was a fun thing to do, glad I stuck with it! Thanks to @pixelartjourney.bsky.social for hosting the challenge!

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of some nuts This pixel art advent calendar shows all twenty-four sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, hot cocoa, an antler, and some nuts.
December 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 23 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Antler

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of an antler This pixel art advent calendar shows the first twenty-three sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, hot cocoa, and an antler.
December 23, 2024 at 10:06 AM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 22 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Hot Cocoa

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of hot cocoa This pixel art advent calendar shows the first twentytwo sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, and hot cocoa.
December 22, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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juliaminamata.bsky.social
It's the weekend before Xmas! Cozy up to a Canadian mystery adventure! CBR says it's #6 of their "10 Most Underrated Indie Games of the Past Year", and it's currently 20% off on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/... Reviews are super helpful & appreciated! ❤️ Happy Holidays!🎉 #indiegames
Animated gif showing the art development process of The Crimson Diamond holiday card 2020. Screenshot of part of The Crimson Diamond Steam store page, with handwritten 20% off and smiley face and snow and Santa hat. Steam 2024 Winter Sale promo art.
December 21, 2024 at 9:44 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 21 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Snowball

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a snowball This pixel art advent calendar shows the first twentyone sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, and a snowball.
December 21, 2024 at 9:21 AM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 20 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Star

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a star This pixel art advent calendar shows the first twenty sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, and a star.
December 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 19 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Scarf

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a scarf This pixel art advent calendar shows the first nineteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, and a scarf.
December 19, 2024 at 1:15 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 18 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Mistletoe

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of mistletoe This pixel art advent calendar shows the first eighteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, and mistletoe.
December 18, 2024 at 1:20 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 17 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Candy Cane

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a cany cane This pixel art advent calendar shows the first seventeen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, and a candy cane.
December 17, 2024 at 2:43 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 16 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Pinecone

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a pinecone This pixel art advent calendar shows the first fifteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, and a pinecone.
December 16, 2024 at 2:08 PM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 15 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Eggnog

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a glass of eggnog This pixel art advent calendar shows the first fifteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, and a glass of eggnog.
December 15, 2024 at 11:06 AM
ai16c.bsky.social
Day 14 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Gingerbread Man

#pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a gingerbread man This pixel art advent calendar shows the first fourteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, and a gingerbread man.
December 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM