Ian Skelskey
Ian Skelskey
Creative Software Engineer & Pixel Artist
By day, I develop open-source software for libraries. By night, I make tools and games that blend nostalgic aesthetics with modern design. This page is where I share personal projects—things that are useful, playful, or creatively satisfying.
Current Focus
- Improving Evergreen ILS for library systems across Connecticut
- Making games in PICO-8 and Godot (plus reusable addons and tools)
- Creating spritework inspired by classic Pokémon games (HG/SS, FR/LG, Gen I)
- Exploring authentic pixel art workflows with real hardware limitations
A retro arcade shmup rebuilt from PICO-8 with Godot — dodge asteroids, fight through missions, and upgrade your ship.
Shooter
Play in browser
A cozy PICO-8 holiday music box — relax by the fire and enjoy classic carols.
Play in browser
A compact, hand-crafted PICO-8 space asset pack featuring hazards, pickups, UI icons, FX, planets, and more!
Fast, retro arcade action for the PICO-8: blast asteroids, dodge comets, and push your high score.
Shooter
Play in browser
A free pixel-art mini pack featuring a Bride and Groom in DS-era Pokémon-style.
A free pixel-art overworld character sprite of a “mad professor,” ready for use in retro-inspired top-down games.