François Gérin-Lajoie
@oragus.bsky.social
🎶 Video Game Composer 🏫 Music Educator 🎹 Music Asset Packs 🌎 French Canadian based in Ottawa 👨👩👦 Dad and Husband 🌳 Nature Lover
https://francoisgerinlajoie.com/home/
https://francoisgerinlajoie.com/home/
I used to play Snake on my very first cellphone, about 23 years. A game developer make a new version of Snake and used some of my tracks to go with it. Neat! Be sure to have a look: captaind.itch.io/agsnake-the-...
#snake #vgm #chiptune
#snake #vgm #chiptune
AGSnake: The Last Bite by CaptainD
A retro arcade game
captaind.itch.io
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I used to play Snake on my very first cellphone, about 23 years. A game developer make a new version of Snake and used some of my tracks to go with it. Neat! Be sure to have a look: captaind.itch.io/agsnake-the-...
#snake #vgm #chiptune
#snake #vgm #chiptune
I'm making a SNES-inspired collection of beach and seaside vgm tracks 🎹🎮! Listen to the ones that are already published.
- Echoes by the Sea: youtu.be/jpyAk_wyQus
- Coral Bay Village: youtu.be/zshZBlWffEc
- Sunken Temple: youtu.be/11daF0s47lc
#vgm #snes #16-bit #videogames
- Echoes by the Sea: youtu.be/jpyAk_wyQus
- Coral Bay Village: youtu.be/zshZBlWffEc
- Sunken Temple: youtu.be/11daF0s47lc
#vgm #snes #16-bit #videogames
16-Bit Fantasy & Adventure Music - Echoes by the Sea (2025)
YouTube video by François Gérin-Lajoie
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'm making a SNES-inspired collection of beach and seaside vgm tracks 🎹🎮! Listen to the ones that are already published.
- Echoes by the Sea: youtu.be/jpyAk_wyQus
- Coral Bay Village: youtu.be/zshZBlWffEc
- Sunken Temple: youtu.be/11daF0s47lc
#vgm #snes #16-bit #videogames
- Echoes by the Sea: youtu.be/jpyAk_wyQus
- Coral Bay Village: youtu.be/zshZBlWffEc
- Sunken Temple: youtu.be/11daF0s47lc
#vgm #snes #16-bit #videogames
You can hear the new Sega Genesis inspired JRPG music album that I co-wrote with my collaborator #HydroGene right here! 🎵🎮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=P94Q...
But if you want to avoid YouTube ads, you'll want to hear it once it becomes available on all digital streaming services.
#vgm #soundtrack
But if you want to avoid YouTube ads, you'll want to hear it once it becomes available on all digital streaming services.
#vgm #soundtrack
Stellar Saga - A Sega Genesis-style Sci-Fi/Fantasy RPG Soundtrack (Full Album)
YouTube video by HydroGene
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
You can hear the new Sega Genesis inspired JRPG music album that I co-wrote with my collaborator #HydroGene right here! 🎵🎮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=P94Q...
But if you want to avoid YouTube ads, you'll want to hear it once it becomes available on all digital streaming services.
#vgm #soundtrack
But if you want to avoid YouTube ads, you'll want to hear it once it becomes available on all digital streaming services.
#vgm #soundtrack
Reposted by François Gérin-Lajoie
Play #wyrmwarrior! A #pixelart #jrpg in the style of #dragonquest and #finalfantasy
gx.games/games/z0d76p...
crawsome.itch.io/wyrm-warrior
#feedbackfriday #wyrmwarrior #pixel #2D #appdev #gamemaker #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev #indie #gamedesign #gxgames #rpg
gx.games/games/z0d76p...
crawsome.itch.io/wyrm-warrior
#feedbackfriday #wyrmwarrior #pixel #2D #appdev #gamemaker #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev #indie #gamedesign #gxgames #rpg
Wyrm Warrior | GX Games
Welcome to the world of WYRM WARRIOR!
You are a knight who fights to save the world from the WYRM MENACE!
Grind, level, loot, buy, talk, and think your way through a retro-style RPG!
11-5-2025 - Patc...
gx.games
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
My chiptune music pack sale is on!!! 🎵 You can get individual packs for 3$ USD, or my entire collection for 12$ USD. 💰 Consider these tracks for your next retro video game project. 🎮 itch.io/s/167750/mus...
Music Asset Packs Black Friday Sale (Nov 20–Dec 1) by François Gérin-Lajoie
A bundle by François Gérin-Lajoie, $12.00 for 5 games
itch.io
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
My chiptune music pack sale is on!!! 🎵 You can get individual packs for 3$ USD, or my entire collection for 12$ USD. 💰 Consider these tracks for your next retro video game project. 🎮 itch.io/s/167750/mus...
I'm running a Black Friday Sale tomorrow on itch.io for video game chiptune music and a soundtrack that I made! This could be useful for your next project. Each pack is only 3$ USD, or you can grab the entire collection for 12$ USD. Enjoy! itch.io/s/167750/mus...
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I'm running a Black Friday Sale tomorrow on itch.io for video game chiptune music and a soundtrack that I made! This could be useful for your next project. Each pack is only 3$ USD, or you can grab the entire collection for 12$ USD. Enjoy! itch.io/s/167750/mus...
I like to promote games by indie devs. More precisely, games that make use of my original music! 😉🎵 So take a look at this neat Survival mode video game, Boned Again: Survivors, available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS and Xbox. ternoxgames.com/bonedagain/
#BonedAgain #vgm
#BonedAgain #vgm
Boned Again: Survivors
Survive waves of enemies, defeat unique bosses, earn gold, and unlock new deadly arenas. Each run is different – each decision, crucial. Can you survive?
ternoxgames.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I like to promote games by indie devs. More precisely, games that make use of my original music! 😉🎵 So take a look at this neat Survival mode video game, Boned Again: Survivors, available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS and Xbox. ternoxgames.com/bonedagain/
#BonedAgain #vgm
#BonedAgain #vgm
Listen to the ending/credits track of the upcoming album, "Stellar Saga". This is a medley that visits different themes from the album in a new and interesting way, kind of like the ending to Zelda: A Link to the Past. youtu.be/7Ks_tvM75Ig
#vgm #jrpg #soundtrack
#vgm #jrpg #soundtrack
Stellar Saga - Starlight Farewell (2025)
YouTube video by François Gérin-Lajoie
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Listen to the ending/credits track of the upcoming album, "Stellar Saga". This is a medley that visits different themes from the album in a new and interesting way, kind of like the ending to Zelda: A Link to the Past. youtu.be/7Ks_tvM75Ig
#vgm #jrpg #soundtrack
#vgm #jrpg #soundtrack
I made some fresh gothic ambiant tracks for a local PICO-8 game (I live in Ottawa, Canada), Chapel Perilous. I converted the tracks into chiptune sounds to bring them to my YouTube channel. Have a listen! :)
- Main Theme: youtu.be/9yoP2keuSI4
- Dungeon Crawl: youtu.be/A7Ytb4ZJaH0
- Main Theme: youtu.be/9yoP2keuSI4
- Dungeon Crawl: youtu.be/A7Ytb4ZJaH0
Chapel Perilous - Main Theme (2025)
YouTube video by François Gérin-Lajoie
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I made some fresh gothic ambiant tracks for a local PICO-8 game (I live in Ottawa, Canada), Chapel Perilous. I converted the tracks into chiptune sounds to bring them to my YouTube channel. Have a listen! :)
- Main Theme: youtu.be/9yoP2keuSI4
- Dungeon Crawl: youtu.be/A7Ytb4ZJaH0
- Main Theme: youtu.be/9yoP2keuSI4
- Dungeon Crawl: youtu.be/A7Ytb4ZJaH0
Last night, I finished composing the final track of "Stellar Saga", an album that I'm producing with video game composer and collaborator @hydr0gene.bsky.social. It's a throwback to the Sega Genesis, its JRPGs and their soundtracks. Thanks to @smithygames.bsky.social for the gorgeous album cover!
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Last night, I finished composing the final track of "Stellar Saga", an album that I'm producing with video game composer and collaborator @hydr0gene.bsky.social. It's a throwback to the Sega Genesis, its JRPGs and their soundtracks. Thanks to @smithygames.bsky.social for the gorgeous album cover!
This neat little space game, "Super Cosmolite", just came out and simulate space flight while avoiding asteroids. The game dev made excellent use of my sci-fi chiptunes. Playing the game is a fun way to listen to them too! baffledengineer.itch.io/super-cosmol...
#vgm #8bitmusic #chiptunes
#vgm #8bitmusic #chiptunes
Super Cosmolite by Baffled Engineer
Pilot a tiny spaceship with realistic space physics! How many sectors can you cross?
baffledengineer.itch.io
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This neat little space game, "Super Cosmolite", just came out and simulate space flight while avoiding asteroids. The game dev made excellent use of my sci-fi chiptunes. Playing the game is a fun way to listen to them too! baffledengineer.itch.io/super-cosmol...
#vgm #8bitmusic #chiptunes
#vgm #8bitmusic #chiptunes
Looking for chiptune sci-fi music tracks for your next project? I've published some work on the Unity Asset Store and it finally became available yesterday. assetstore.unity.com/packages/slu...
#vgm #8bit #scifi #chiptune #music
#vgm #8bit #scifi #chiptune #music
12 Sci-Fi Chiptune (8-bit) Music Pack | Audio Music | Unity Asset Store
Layer in the sounds of 12 Sci-Fi Chiptune (8-bit) Music Pack from François Gérin-Lajoie for your next project. Browse all audio options on the Unity Asset Store.
assetstore.unity.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
If you are a fan of Halloween music, and video games, you might want to check out this playlist that I did with music that I composed over the last years for various video games, albums and projects: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Halloween Video Game Music - YouTube
Here's a fun Halloween playlist of video game music inspired compositions that I have composed over the years.
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 AM
If you are a fan of Halloween music, and video games, you might want to check out this playlist that I did with music that I composed over the last years for various video games, albums and projects: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I'm so excited about starting this book!!!
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I'm so excited about starting this book!!!
Hi! I make music asset packs that are available on itch.io and most of them are free. Come check me out and you might find the right sound for your next game! oragus.itch.io
#vgm #assetpacks #music #freemusic #8bit
#vgm #assetpacks #music #freemusic #8bit
François Gérin-Lajoie
oragus.itch.io
October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hi! I make music asset packs that are available on itch.io and most of them are free. Come check me out and you might find the right sound for your next game! oragus.itch.io
#vgm #assetpacks #music #freemusic #8bit
#vgm #assetpacks #music #freemusic #8bit
"Wyrm Warrior", a game that brings back fond memories of "Dragon Warrior" on the NES came out and uses a lot of chiptune music that I composed. Take a look! crawsome.itch.io/wyrm-warrior
#indiegame #JRPG #gaming #retrogaming #chiptune #8bit
#indiegame #JRPG #gaming #retrogaming #chiptune #8bit
Wyrm Warrior by crawsome
A retro monster battler RPG!
crawsome.itch.io
October 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"Wyrm Warrior", a game that brings back fond memories of "Dragon Warrior" on the NES came out and uses a lot of chiptune music that I composed. Take a look! crawsome.itch.io/wyrm-warrior
#indiegame #JRPG #gaming #retrogaming #chiptune #8bit
#indiegame #JRPG #gaming #retrogaming #chiptune #8bit
I saw some footage of "Shadow Maiden" gameplay today, with my original score playing, and it looked and sounded fantastic! Anyways, here are the latest tracks to come out. Enjoy!
- After the Struggle : youtu.be/6S0c9L0kcR0
- The Place We Belong : youtu.be/hUBwdBO7QRU
- After the Struggle : youtu.be/6S0c9L0kcR0
- The Place We Belong : youtu.be/hUBwdBO7QRU
Shadow Maiden - The Place We Belong (2025)
YouTube video by François Gérin-Lajoie
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I saw some footage of "Shadow Maiden" gameplay today, with my original score playing, and it looked and sounded fantastic! Anyways, here are the latest tracks to come out. Enjoy!
- After the Struggle : youtu.be/6S0c9L0kcR0
- The Place We Belong : youtu.be/hUBwdBO7QRU
- After the Struggle : youtu.be/6S0c9L0kcR0
- The Place We Belong : youtu.be/hUBwdBO7QRU
Here's more new music from the upcoming "Shadow Maiden" video game! YouTube's algorithm is particularly liking one of these, and for that, I am thankful. 😉
- What is Happening : youtu.be/DMn4sbdtHWI
- Critical Moment : youtu.be/xXjxnrxgnX0
- What is Happening : youtu.be/DMn4sbdtHWI
- Critical Moment : youtu.be/xXjxnrxgnX0
Shadow Maiden - What is Happening?!? (2025)
YouTube video by François Gérin-Lajoie
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Here's more new music from the upcoming "Shadow Maiden" video game! YouTube's algorithm is particularly liking one of these, and for that, I am thankful. 😉
- What is Happening : youtu.be/DMn4sbdtHWI
- Critical Moment : youtu.be/xXjxnrxgnX0
- What is Happening : youtu.be/DMn4sbdtHWI
- Critical Moment : youtu.be/xXjxnrxgnX0
Huge fan of retro #JRPGs here! I'm composing the music for a real gem, "Shadow Maiden", and some of the tracks are already available for casual listening on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#ShadowMaiden #chiptune #8bit #vgm
#ShadowMaiden #chiptune #8bit #vgm
Shadow Maiden - YouTube
Original music for the upcoming retro role-playing video game "Shadow Maiden".
www.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Huge fan of retro #JRPGs here! I'm composing the music for a real gem, "Shadow Maiden", and some of the tracks are already available for casual listening on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#ShadowMaiden #chiptune #8bit #vgm
#ShadowMaiden #chiptune #8bit #vgm
"Some Little Adventures" just came out! Try the first level for free in your browser or watch the trailer and you'll also get to hear my original music!
- Some Little Adventures: madebyqwerty.itch.io/some-little-...
- Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYK5...
- Some Little Adventures: madebyqwerty.itch.io/some-little-...
- Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYK5...
Some Little Adventures by MadeByQwerty
Play in your browser
madebyqwerty.itch.io
October 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
"Some Little Adventures" just came out! Try the first level for free in your browser or watch the trailer and you'll also get to hear my original music!
- Some Little Adventures: madebyqwerty.itch.io/some-little-...
- Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYK5...
- Some Little Adventures: madebyqwerty.itch.io/some-little-...
- Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYK5...
I'm making an album with frequent collaborator HydroGene. The music of "Stellar Saga" is inspired by Sega Genesis sci-fi/fantasy video games like Phantasy Star, and I thought I could share here what we have so far. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Stellar Saga - YouTube
An album of original music inspired by 1990s sci-fi/fantasy JRPGs for the Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) console, co-written with Ruddy Fantelli.
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I'm making an album with frequent collaborator HydroGene. The music of "Stellar Saga" is inspired by Sega Genesis sci-fi/fantasy video games like Phantasy Star, and I thought I could share here what we have so far. Enjoy!
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...