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Pixel art creatures

468 creatures in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 297 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

468images
297creators
256x256most common size
2d sprite of a mouse, standing on its hindlegs. Painterly. (pixel art)
2d sprite of a mouse, standing on its hindlegs. Painterly.
64x64Top DownRD Pro
Faz uma onça animada (pixel art)
Faz uma onça animada
256x256DefaultRD Pro
A single cute chibi spirit beast, full body, centred, three-quarter view, on a plain warm off-white rice-paper background with generous empty space around it.… (pixel art)
A single cute chibi spirit beast, full body, centred, three-quarter view, on a plain warm off-white rice-paper background with generous empty space around it.…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
A small fantasy lizardman warrior designed for a top-down 2D pixel-art dungeon crawler. The creature has green reptilian scales, a long curled tail, yellow… (pixel art)
A small fantasy lizardman warrior designed for a top-down 2D pixel-art dungeon crawler. The creature has green reptilian scales, a long curled tail, yellow…
64x64Dungeon MapRD Pro
cute chubby black and white cow cat, white fur with large black cow-like patches, black patch over the left ear and left side of the head, black patch on the… (pixel art)
cute chubby black and white cow cat, white fur with large black cow-like patches, black patch over the left ear and left side of the head, black patch on the…
128x128DefaultRD Pro
A small fluffy cat (pixel art)
A small fluffy cat
An ancient Chinese Yinglong dragon god hovering in midair, medium build with a long serpentine body coiled in an elegant S-curve, broad scaled wings spread… (pixel art)
An ancient Chinese Yinglong dragon god hovering in midair, medium build with a long serpentine body coiled in an elegant S-curve, broad scaled wings spread…
96x96FantasyRD Pro
Square portrait, 256x256 pixels, 1:1. A huge alien many-headed serpent beast, five long necks with eyeless armored heads and glowing throat sacs, wet scaled… (pixel art)
Square portrait, 256x256 pixels, 1:1. A huge alien many-headed serpent beast, five long necks with eyeless armored heads and glowing throat sacs, wet scaled…
256x256Sci-fiRD Pro
A cute but powerful ostrich-inspired fantasy monster for a Japanese monster-catching RPG. Large expressive head, short thick neck, round feathered body,… (pixel art)
A cute but powerful ostrich-inspired fantasy monster for a Japanese monster-catching RPG. Large expressive head, short thick neck, round feathered body,…
64x64DefaultRD Pro
A small, adorable frog AI assistant with human-like facial expressions, oversized expressive eyes for emotion display, soft rounded features, and a friendly… (pixel art)
A small, adorable frog AI assistant with human-like facial expressions, oversized expressive eyes for emotion display, soft rounded features, and a friendly…
64x64Top DownRD Pro
A sleek black-and-white greyhound in motion, chasing a bunny clad in a track suit, through a whimsical Wonderland landscape with floating flowers, twisted… (pixel art)
A sleek black-and-white greyhound in motion, chasing a bunny clad in a track suit, through a whimsical Wonderland landscape with floating flowers, twisted…
256x256PainterlyRD Pro
Create one original enemy sprite concept for the survivor-action game The Duskroot Era. The enemy is called the Duskroot Custodian, a slow pressure enemy that… (pixel art)
Create one original enemy sprite concept for the survivor-action game The Duskroot Era. The enemy is called the Duskroot Custodian, a slow pressure enemy that…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
Tiny cute floating ornate golden oil lamp fantasy RPG monster, with a small turquoise smoke spirit face rising from its spout, two glowing eyes and a playful… (pixel art)
Tiny cute floating ornate golden oil lamp fantasy RPG monster, with a small turquoise smoke spirit face rising from its spout, two glowing eyes and a playful…
128x128DefaultRD Pro
game sprite of a skeleton warrior, 1 bit fantasy rpg. dark fantasy, minimalistic (pixel art)
game sprite of a skeleton warrior, 1 bit fantasy rpg. dark fantasy, minimalistic
64x64SimpleRD Fast
A tall knight made of living fire in heavy dark iron armor, closed full helm with orange flame leaking from the visor slit and seams, iron breastplate, long… (pixel art)
A tall knight made of living fire in heavy dark iron armor, closed full helm with orange flame leaking from the visor slit and seams, iron breastplate, long…
64x64DefaultRD Fast
A proud heraldic lion roaring fiercely, its mane and coat rendered in warm scarlet and gold with bold clean pixel shading, set within a rounded crest shield… (pixel art)
A proud heraldic lion roaring fiercely, its mane and coat rendered in warm scarlet and gold with bold clean pixel shading, set within a rounded crest shield…
128x128DefaultRD Pro
front view of a cute cat mage in medieval robes, bare head with fluffy pointed cat ears visible, holding a wooden staff with a glowing blue crystal, facing… (pixel art)
front view of a cute cat mage in medieval robes, bare head with fluffy pointed cat ears visible, holding a wooden staff with a glowing blue crystal, facing…
128x128Game AssetRD Fast
たまごっち風のキャラを8体くらい作って (pixel art)
たまごっち風のキャラを8体くらい作って
256x256DefaultRD Pro
a dragon curled around the tower of a castle on a hill (pixel art)
a dragon curled around the tower of a castle on a hill
256x256DefaultRD Pro
Worm's-eye view looking straight up at a large flying koi fish gliding overhead, its body arcing across the sky, long translucent fins flowing, scales… (pixel art)
Worm's-eye view looking straight up at a large flying koi fish gliding overhead, its body arcing across the sky, long translucent fins flowing, scales…
256x256FantasyRD Pro
A cute dinosaur. Purple and pink. Kids character. Has arms so we can add animations later (pixel art)
A cute dinosaur. Purple and pink. Kids character. Has arms so we can add animations later
256x256DefaultRD Pro
o Bun: a small caramel-brown bunny with one floppy ear and one upright ear, wearing a tiny red knitted scarf (pixel art)
o Bun: a small caramel-brown bunny with one floppy ear and one upright ear, wearing a tiny red knitted scarf
256x256SimpleRD Fast
Create a game icon for a dark fantasy 2D pixel-art RPG called Rubyveil. The main subject is a powerful dark wolf facing the viewer, centered and clearly… (pixel art)
Create a game icon for a dark fantasy 2D pixel-art RPG called Rubyveil. The main subject is a powerful dark wolf facing the viewer, centered and clearly…
256x256RetroRD Plus
cute baby raptor dinosaur creature, full body, standing, three-quarter front view, big round head, large friendly eyes, short arms, strong little legs, long… (pixel art)
cute baby raptor dinosaur creature, full body, standing, three-quarter front view, big round head, large friendly eyes, short arms, strong little legs, long…
256x256DefaultRD Pro
About pixel art creatures

468 creatures in pixel art, made in Retro Diffusion by 297 creators. Each one shows the prompt, size and style behind it, so you can make your own in seconds.

The most common size for creatures 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
256×256166
64×64126
128×12861
96×9632
32×3218
Most used styles
Questions

How do I make creature pixel art?

Describe the creature in a short prompt, pick a style (Default is the most used for creatures 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 creature sprite be?

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

Can I use creatures 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.