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Pixelorama: a full pixel editor implementation
A readable Godot/GDScript implementation of canvas, timeline, tilemaps, import/export, extensions, and cross-platform delivery.
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LibreSprite: classic sprite editor codebase
A substantial C++ sprite editor covering pixel tools, animation, formats, theming, and desktop builds.
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Piskel: browser sprite editor
A web-native sprite editor useful for studying Canvas drawing, GIF/sheet export, and editor state management.
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GrafX2: indexed-color paint program
A mostly-C bitmap paint project with deep implementation experience in palettes, retro formats, and pixel tools.
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Tiled: general tile-map ecosystem
A mature tile/level editor and TMX ecosystem covering map models, plugins, exports, scripting, and cross-platform UI.
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LDtk: structured 2D level editor
A Haxe/Electron level editor for studying entity schemas, auto-layer rules, project files, and importer ecosystems.
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GB Studio: a constrained full game pipeline
Connects an Electron builder, event scripting, GBVM, and GBDK into a strong example of an end-to-end constrained toolchain.
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Pyxel: retro game engine for Python
A Python retro engine with concise constraints such as 16 colors and four sound channels, plus editors, examples, and web support.
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TIC-80: integrated fantasy computer
An integrated fantasy computer with code, sprite, map, SFX, and music editors under a fixed display and palette.
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raylib: a clear game-programming foundation
A C game-programming library with a simple API and extensive examples for direct control of rendering, cameras, input, and assets.
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Bitty Engine: Lua 2D engine with built-in editors
Combines Lua, sprite/map editing, debugging, and multi-platform export in a compact 2D creation environment.
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Spritemate: C64-constrained sprite editor
A browser-based C64 sprite editor that turns hardware color, size, and export limits into direct editing constraints.
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