Pixel Art Characters
Looking for standout pixel characters? You’re in the right place. From concept to final sprite, each pixel art character is built to fit your world, your tone, and your audience. Whether you’re going for a retro-inspired look or something more polished and modern, I design with the purpose to bring your characters to life and leave a lasting impression.
Pixel Art Characters
Dragon Mine
Boss Artist - 2D platformer boss character designs and animations
Slyaers Of Moloch
Character Artist & Animator - top down Pixel art characters, idle, attack & run animation
Isometric
Stunning characters with extra depth packed into each pixel, the 45 degree shift and orthographic view provide a popular choice for adventure and puzzle games.
Platformer
the side-scroller genre is extremely versatile, pixel characters in this style need to focus on being both eye-catching and responsive for an engaging experience.
Top-Down
To some this may seem limiting but packing personality where it counts is key. Application of this style allows for a clear view of both the player and their surroundings making it popular for precise and action based gameplay.
2.5D / 3D
Marrying 2D and 3D for perfectly crafted pixel character art in with an interesting aesthetic that is designed to not just look pretty but enhance the gameplay experience.
Featured Pixel Characters
Pixel Art Character Design Services
Concept
3D
2D
Animation
Ethos
At first glance, you might think they look simple, but a lot of ingredients go into making a pixel game character.
From the scale and clarity to animation and style, each element needs to work together to create something unique and engaging. What truly brings the character to life is the way it’s presented in game. Each genre requires specific design choices to ensure the character fits seamlessly into the gameplay and tells the story you want.
Making Eye-Catching Pixel Game Characters
At first glance, you might think they look simple, but a lot of ingredients go into making a pixel game character.
From the scale and clarity to animation and style, each element needs to work together to create something unique and engaging. What truly brings the character to life is the way it’s presented in game. Each genre requires specific design choices to ensure the character fits seamlessly into the gameplay and tells the story you want.
Pixel Character Styles
Isometric
Stunning characters with extra depth packed into each pixel, the 45 degree shift and orthographic view provide a popular choice for adventure and puzzle games.
Side-on
the side-scroller genre is extremely versatile, pixel characters in this style need to focus on being both eye-catching and responsive for an engaging experience.
Top-Down
To some this may seem limiting but packing personality where it counts is key. Application of this style allows for a clear view of both the player and their surroundings making it popular for precise and action based gameplay.
2.5D / 3D
Marrying 2D and 3D for perfectly crafted pixel character art in with an interesting aesthetic that is designed to not just look pretty but enhance the gameplay experience .
Character Design Toolkit
Pixel Game Character CONSIDERATIONS
Designing a pixel art character means balancing clarity and personality within tight constraints, ensuring your character doesn’t just look good, but feels right in withing their environment and gameplay.
I bring all of this together, tailoring my skills to meet your needs and ensuring your characters are impactful elements of your game’s world.
Pixel Game Character Gallery
Lets Talk About Your Project
I am always excited to discuss projects and answer any of your questions. Whether you need a pixel art character for games or illustration, get in touch, and lets start to create something unique!