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Nanners (Pixel art commissions available) @bananannertoast.bsky.social · Sep 5

I thought that cliff mockup I did might be a good chance to test out some of the tiles I've been working on during my own time, see how they look in a scene. Nuts how much even a few decorations adds to a scene even as incomplete as they are. What do y'all think?
#pixelart

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Thomas Feichtmeir @cyangmou.bsky.social · Sep 7

Really nice marketing analysis on pixelart games. Writer knows his datapoint. I was very impressed.
opgamemarketing.substack.com/p/so-youre-m...

So You’re Making a Pixel Art Game?

The brutal 5% success rate and how to beat it

opgamemarketing.substack.com

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Forge of the Fae @forgeofthefae.bsky.social · Jul 30

Since Night & Day play an important role in Forge of the Fae, we thought it'd be cool to give you an insight on how we work and also check the scenes.

#wishlistwednesday #madewithunity #pixelart

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Ben Chandler @threeohfour.bsky.social · Jul 29

This is what the game I'm making looks like.

A scene with a traveller on a cliff with balancing rocks and cairns, and a strange man sitting on one of the cairns.

A traveller in front of a large, round door that says "Vault door" in a science fantasy style environment.

A close up of a hooded, bearded elderly man saying "Step forth, take this phial of sacred oil."

A traveller in a science fantasy room with arched windows, hanging banners, a net over a bed and various ornaments and devices visible.

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Dave Lloyd 💾 Powerhoof @dave.powerhoof.com · Jul 10

The Drifter comes out in less than a week :O

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Fabian @trick17.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello #PortfolioDay, I'm Fabian and doing pixelart for a living, here are some of my works in no particular order.

Pixelart background of a forgotten mysterious old cabin in the woods depicting a tree in the middle of the room, a small altar besides it with a decorated skull on top. For Aurelia by @MirthalGames

Pixelart of a temple in isometric projection. Personal project.

Pixelart of Zeus covered in shadows, slightly holding up a fist, emitting blue lightnings. The background depicts hills and clouds. Personal project.

Screenshot from Robot Rhapsody, where I did all the characters and tilesets for. Visit @rapturousgames.bsky.social‬ for more.

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aliquid @aaliquid.bsky.social · Jul 8

hi #portfolioday

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zaebucca @zaebucca.itch.io · Jul 8

Hello! It's #PortfolioDay!
I am Alessandro, an italian pixel artist. I like ancient places, magical creatures and adventures! I usually like tiny canvases and focus on detailed environments.
Here's a few recent pieces.

A collection of tiny pixel art pokemon scenes, featuring:
1. Chinchou swimming under the waves
2. Lanturn jumping above the waves at night
3. Corsola on the seafloor
4. Horsea in a cave underwater
5. Seadra in a kelp forest
6. Kingdra among whirlpools
7. Swinub at home, sleeping on a carpet
8. Piloswin taking a bath in hot springs
9. Mamoswine traversing a snowstorm
10. Cleffa hovering in space
11. Three Clefairy dancing at Mt. Moon Crater
12. Clefable in the middle of a pond, looking at the stars
13. Porygon in a strange labyrinth
14. Porygon2 running on a mobius strip
15. Porygon-Z floating in an old screensaver
16. Bonsly sitting on the porch as the rain starts to fall
17. Sudowood taking shelter from heavy rain in a mountain cave
18. Mew looking at the viewer through fish-eye lens
19. Sunkern floating in a summer meadow
20. Sunflora basking in the sunlight over a sunflower field
21. Celebi flying through Ilex Forest

A pixel art reimagining of Southern Face Shrine boss room, seen from above. The arena is surrounded by brick, curved walls; the structure is encircled by by stained glass windows atop each side. The central window showcases the Wind Fish Effigy.
As the glass and candles create an iridescent atmosphere in the arena, Link is ready to face the colossal Armos Knight, as they both wield a sword and a shield.
Behind the mighty foe, a stone face carved into the wall can be seen: its mouth opens into a dark corridor, leading to the innermost sanctum and its dark secrets.

A top-down view of a cathedral-like structure, with many columns. At the very center, a giant baldachin, firmly standing on twisted columns. The altarpiece is mounted in a rich baroque frame, surmounted by stained glass rose window. A richly adorned pipe organ can be seen to the eastern gallery. Along the transept in front of the absis, two enclosed naves host a Pietà statue and a reliquiary.
Many huge chandeliers hang above the central nave, and lots of candles are scattered around the cathedral.

To the side of the absis altar, downward staircases lead to the crypt.Many huge chandeliers hang above the central nave, and lots of candles are scattered around the cathedral.

Below the Cahedral, an underground Ossuary crypt, with walls made out of bones and skulls. An eerie light permeates the various locales, featuring grates, numerous walls of wax, monumental coffins and pillars.

The Tower above houses a giant bell. A faraway city can be seen from the terrace.

A collection of pixel art interiors, featuring:
1. A tall, hollow tree house, with walkable branches on the right. A bard is playing his guitar inside. Outside, a mushroom man, some moths and a snake.
2. The bottom of the well, as the player swims.
3. An old observatory, with a huge telescope.
4. A blacksmith house, divided in two parts: to the right, the actual home, with a bed and the anvil area; to the left a japanese-like bathroom, with a tiled bath tub.
5. A mysterious magic palace with floating orbs and a huge floating crystal. A demon is guarding the altar.
6. A pirate hideout, inside a cave. Cannons and barrels are kept there, as the captain stands in the center; the sea can be seen through cave openings at the top.

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Fabian @trick17.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello #PortfolioDay, I'm Fabian and doing pixelart for a living, here are some of my works in no particular order.

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · Jun 23

Remember, we still have 5 and a half weeks in which we can still make a difference with #directdemocracy
Get friends and family to sign our Initiatives, and get influencers talking about the most important movement in gaming history!
eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

European Citizens' Initiative

Give your support !

eci.ec.europa.eu

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hafnarr @hafnarr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Resurrect your enemies to make them your slaves #gamedev #pixelart

Make this game a reality: patreon.com/pixelkeep

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Fabian @trick17.bsky.social · Jun 4

Looks great!

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Rapturous Studio @rapturousgames.bsky.social · May 31

💥 The first teaser video for our second game has launched—Robot Rhapsody. 🦾

It is a “futurist fairytale” merging modernist themes with a pixel art presentstion.

🟢 Coming to Kickstarter soon. ⚙️

#Indiegame #RPG #TurnBased
#PixelArt #IndieDev

youtu.be/9CKGo4M0WDI?...

ROBOT RHAPSODY - Debut Trailer

YouTube video by Rapturous Studio

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Sandpenguin - Broken Relic @sandpenguin.bsky.social · May 24

MAMA MIA! The Kickstarter pre-launch page for Broken Relic is now live!
Click “Notify me” so we can all help an intern clean up the ancient curse he accidentally unleashed.
➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...

Retweet or whatever its called now to bring the love! #IndieDev #PointAndClick

Coming soon: Broken Relic - a pixel-art point & click comedy adventure

Save the world from the chaos you unleashed in this pixel-art point & click comedy adventure. Demo playable now!

www.kickstarter.com

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Santos @alsantos.bsky.social · May 23

A few background art I've made for Astral Ascent's latest update!
#pixelart #gamedev

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Fabian @trick17.bsky.social · May 10

Never heard of it, will maybe look it up, but I'm so laaazy to post on yet another site 🥴

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EFkyo @efkyo.bsky.social · May 7

Testing a few more of Yuichi's normal attacks that didn't get recorded in time for the last post. His flow already feels different than the rest of the cast, but once all of his weapon attacks and skills are in, he will really stand out. #wendigoblue #pixelart #gamedev

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Good Old Pixel @goodoldpixel.com · May 1

Tears of Magic - Violet in Ball Gown

Violet disguised as a noble for the ball. What do you think of her looks?
#GameDev #PixelArt

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Rapturous Studio @rapturousgames.bsky.social · Apr 30

For the first time, Beloved Rapture will be on the expo floor at PAX East!

After years of attending as a fan...it's surreal to now be sharing our finished game. 😁😭

Due to some unexpected costs, I'm opening support to anyone who’d like to help make this possible!

www.gofundme.com/f/help-aaron...

Donate to Help Us Exhibit Beloved Rapture at PAX East 2025, organized by Aaron Crawford

Help Beloved Rapture Exhibit at PAX East 2025! Hi everyone, Aaron… Aaron Crawford needs your support for Help Us Exhibit Beloved Rapture at PAX East 2025

www.gofundme.com

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arfu / commissions open @arfu.bsky.social · Apr 30

rusting
#pixelart

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tisoo @tisooart.bsky.social · Apr 30

Konosuba Collection ✨
#pixelart #konosuba

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Deneos Games @deneosproduction.com · Apr 26

Need ice?
#screenshotsaturday #pixelart #gamedev

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Satorl @satogamedev.itch.io · Apr 24

Artists & game devs! Share your art app and 3 arts you made with it! 🧨

(posting again cos i often also use the great pixquare!)

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Rapturous Studio @rapturousgames.bsky.social · Apr 21

⚙️ Robot Rhapsody—A futurist fairytale #IndieRPG.

Coming in 2025. 👀
💚Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/105...

🎮Inspired by #SNES & #PS1 era.
Character Art: @zwei2x.bsky.social
Pixel: @trick17.bsky.social

#ゲーム開発 #ドット絵 #IndieGame #Cyberpunk #Solarpunk #JRPG #gamedev #rpgmaker

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Elder Junior @macapixel.bsky.social · Feb 20

These are some animations I created for @outstandly.bsky.social in partnership with @imagisphere.bsky.social for the character Meizer from the game Ascendant. 🧙‍♂️
#pixelart

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