Create Stunning Pixel Art Tilesets for Games

Hey! My name is Benjamin Anderson (aka Heartbeast) and I’ve been teaching people to make games and create pixel art for over a decade. Your gamedev journey starts today!

This course teaches you to create simple tilesets for both platform games and RPGs. You will learn how to make tiles loop well, organize your tilesets, and set up tilesheets for autotiling.If you have a basic understanding of pixel art but struggle with tilesets this course is for you. It will take roughly 5 hours to complete.

There are both step by step video lectures and some discussion video lectures in this course.

This course will strengthen your foundations in art and pixel art. It will build your confidence in your art and give you the information you need to continue improving your pixel art even after completing the course.

Pixel art is appealing and useful for indie games because of its clarity, nostalgia, and efficiency. Its minimal forms are instantly recognizable, evoking early gaming while offering a distinct style. The resolution and color constraints drive creativity, making it a lasting and versatile art form. Just like 2D art in animation, well-made pixel art will always be a viable art style in videogames, no matter how realistic and lifelike other video game art styles get.