Ian Skelskey
I make retro-inspired games, pixel art, and small interactive experiments, using tools like PICO-8, Godot, Aseprite, and React. My creative work is usually built around constraints: tiny palettes, limited resolutions, simple mechanics, and polished little details.
Professionally, I work on open-source library software and developer tools, but itch.io is where I share my games, prototypes, and playful side projects.
You can also find my broader software and creative work on my portfolio and GitHub.
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Big feelings, small faces: 50 hand-drawn 16×16 pixel-art emoticons for dialogue, reactions and chat UI.
Bride, groom and valet trainer sprites in DS-era pixel art, now with a 4-directional walk cycle.
A free pixel-art overworld character sprite of a “mad professor,” ready for use in retro-inspired top-down games.
Tiny 16x16 animated pixel social buttons for indie dev pages, portfolios, and retro UI.
Fast, retro arcade action for the PICO-8: blast asteroids, dodge comets, and push your high score.
Shooter
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A compact, hand-crafted PICO-8 space asset pack featuring hazards, pickups, UI icons, FX, planets, and more!
A cozy PICO-8 holiday music box — relax by the fire and enjoy classic carols.
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