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Pixel art characters

1092 characters in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 671 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

1092images
671creators
256x256most common size
A full-body game character sprite of a portly, friendly gambling man standing at ease in a three-quarter view: a deep burgundy three-piece suit with a… (pixel art)
A full-body game character sprite of a portly, friendly gambling man standing at ease in a three-quarter view: a deep burgundy three-piece suit with a…
64x64DefaultRD Pro
Shounen chibi style. Looking directly into camera. Straight on head portrait. Male elf pale skin with silver eyes and long black wavy hair. Wearing black and… (pixel art)
Shounen chibi style. Looking directly into camera. Straight on head portrait. Male elf pale skin with silver eyes and long black wavy hair. Wearing black and…
128x128DefaultRD Plus
dark fantasy characters, adult, 32x32px spritesheet, archer with bow and quiver, mage with magic staff, priest holding holy tome, thief with dagger and cloak,… (pixel art)
dark fantasy characters, adult, 32x32px spritesheet, archer with bow and quiver, mage with magic staff, priest holding holy tome, thief with dagger and cloak,…
128x128SpritesheetRD Pro
The walls and floor almost pitch black except a small faint area of light A 2D pixel art scene designed for Pixilart. A teenage girl with an ordinary, casual… (pixel art)
The walls and floor almost pitch black except a small faint area of light A 2D pixel art scene designed for Pixilart. A teenage girl with an ordinary, casual…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
Female Megaman style sci-fi Anime girl (pixel art)
Female Megaman style sci-fi Anime girl
48x63PlatformerRD Pro
A warm, painterly pixel art bust of a cheerful older Japanese game designer in his seventies, rounded friendly face, thick silver-grey hair swept to one side,… (pixel art)
A warm, painterly pixel art bust of a cheerful older Japanese game designer in his seventies, rounded friendly face, thick silver-grey hair swept to one side,…
128x128PainterlyRD Pro
A young woman with long flowing brown hair in a soft yellow sundress sits cross-legged in a sunlit meadow, one hand resting on her knee, gazing toward the… (pixel art)
A young woman with long flowing brown hair in a soft yellow sundress sits cross-legged in a sunlit meadow, one hand resting on her knee, gazing toward the…
256x246PainterlyRD Pro
female wizard with long robe, white hair and long wand with blue crystal (pixel art)
female wizard with long robe, white hair and long wand with blue crystal
100x160DefaultRD Pro
face shot, showing shoulders. skeleton lord with blue flames deep in eyes, and horns. rich blue and silver armor (pixel art)
face shot, showing shoulders. skeleton lord with blue flames deep in eyes, and horns. rich blue and silver armor
128x128DefaultRD Pro
Orch wardlord boss charachter. no background. standing. with a large warhammer. (pixel art)
Orch wardlord boss charachter. no background. standing. with a large warhammer.
256x256DefaultRD Pro
I want a character that is a potato, I want him to have a cheeky smile and small feet. He is a potato, so no clothes. Nice lightish brown color with typical… (pixel art)
I want a character that is a potato, I want him to have a cheeky smile and small feet. He is a potato, so no clothes. Nice lightish brown color with typical…
64x64DefaultRD Pro
frog knight character GBA (pixel art)
frog knight character GBA
128x128IsometricRD Pro
skeleton guard holding a spear, side view, on a plain white background (pixel art)
skeleton guard holding a spear, side view, on a plain white background
128x128DefaultRD Pro
Sprite of warrior with visible face, normal grey armor and black boots holding sword. (pixel art)
Sprite of warrior with visible face, normal grey armor and black boots holding sword.
48x48Top DownRD Pro
young woman, florist apron, holding a bouquet, front view, full body (pixel art)
young woman, florist apron, holding a bouquet, front view, full body
64x64SpritesheetRD Pro
A broad-shouldered veteran warrior in worn plate and leather armor, gripping a massive two-handed greatsword with both hands, sword held low and angled… (pixel art)
A broad-shouldered veteran warrior in worn plate and leather armor, gripping a massive two-handed greatsword with both hands, sword held low and angled…
96x96DefaultRD Pro
Create a full-body 64×64 pixel art sprite of a swordswoman with short brown hair, violet eyes, silver armor, and brown boots. Show her facing slightly right,… (pixel art)
Create a full-body 64×64 pixel art sprite of a swordswoman with short brown hair, violet eyes, silver armor, and brown boots. Show her facing slightly right,…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
full body young woman ninja standing in a relaxed natural pose, slight three-quarter view, face fully visible, large blue-grey eyes, calm confident… (pixel art)
full body young woman ninja standing in a relaxed natural pose, slight three-quarter view, face fully visible, large blue-grey eyes, calm confident…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
Cute robot vacuum cleaner character, top-down view, game sprite, pixel art style, detailed shading, 16-bit retro aesthetic, metallic round body, digital… (pixel art)
Cute robot vacuum cleaner character, top-down view, game sprite, pixel art style, detailed shading, 16-bit retro aesthetic, metallic round body, digital…
64x64Game AssetRD Fast
Retro futuristic mechanic with a gray beard. Chubby. Holding a giant wrench behind his back (pixel art)
Retro futuristic mechanic with a gray beard. Chubby. Holding a giant wrench behind his back
64x64DefaultRD Pro
young office worker hero, white dress shirt, bold orange necktie, hair made of fire, glowing orange eyes, full body from head to feet, standing, feet visible,… (pixel art)
young office worker hero, white dress shirt, bold orange necktie, hair made of fire, glowing orange eyes, full body from head to feet, standing, feet visible,…
64x64Low ResolutionRD Fast
A white-haired anime girl with flowing hair, soft glowing eyes, and a delicate pixel-art expression, standing in a serene twilight landscape with cherry… (pixel art)
A white-haired anime girl with flowing hair, soft glowing eyes, and a delicate pixel-art expression, standing in a serene twilight landscape with cherry…
256x256DefaultRD Fast
a portrait of a woman with long hair (pixel art)
a portrait of a woman with long hair
256x256DefaultRD Pro
A petite, adorable rabbit-eared girl with flowing pink hair, draped in a softly layered lace-adorned dress, slender silhouette bathed in pastel hues with… (pixel art)
A petite, adorable rabbit-eared girl with flowing pink hair, draped in a softly layered lace-adorned dress, slender silhouette bathed in pastel hues with…
256x256FantasyRD Pro
About pixel art characters

1092 characters in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 671 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

The most common size for characters here is 256×256, and the most used style is Default.

Every image is real pixel art on a true grid with a limited palette, ready to drop into a game. Open one to copy its settings, or start from the Default style with your own prompt.

Common sizes
256×256444
128×128200
64×64150
96×9650
96×12839
Most used styles
Questions

How do I make character pixel art?

Describe the character in a short prompt, pick a style (Default is the most used for characters here) and a size such as 256×256, then generate. Retro Diffusion draws on a real pixel grid, so the result is game-ready.

What size should a character sprite be?

Most characters in this gallery are 256×256, 128×128, 64×64 pixels. Small sizes (32×32, 64×64) suit icons and characters; larger ones suit scenes.

Can I use characters I make in my game?

Yes. These examples were made by the community and are shown for inspiration. Pixel art you generate yourself is yours to use, including in commercial games.