Ian Skelskey
Ian Skelskey
Software Engineer, Pixel Artist, and Retro Game Developer
Hi, I’m Ian — a software engineer, pixel artist, and game developer.
I make retro-inspired games, pixel art, and small interactive experiments, often 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.
Find me online
Tiny 16x16 pixel social buttons for indie dev pages, portfolios, and retro UI.
A compact, hand-crafted PICO-8 space asset pack featuring hazards, pickups, UI icons, FX, planets, and more!
A free pixel-art overworld character sprite of a “mad professor,” ready for use in retro-inspired top-down games.
Fast, retro arcade action for the PICO-8: blast asteroids, dodge comets, and push your high score.
Shooter
Play in browser
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 free pixel-art mini pack featuring a Bride and Groom in DS-era Pokémon-style.