PICO-8 might be a bit more popular than LibreSprite. We know about 3 links to it since March 2021 and only 3 links to LibreSprite. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
LibreSprite is a nice free one that's forked from Aseprite. Source: over 1 year ago
LibreSprite is an older version (a fork) that has downloads. Source: almost 2 years ago
I have also seen Aseprite being recommended. It looks nice and I'm sure it works well, but it is not open source unfortunately. There is an open source alternative called LibreSprite, which seems to mimic Aseprite quite closely. Source: over 2 years ago
The particular game linked in the article is copyright 2014-2022 by Lexaloffle Games https://lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php and reading the FAQ page I see:. Source: over 1 year ago
Gander, if you dare, at the book that will teach you everything there is to know about the Pico-8. - Source: dev.to / over 2 years ago
I'm going to teach you a lot about GameMaker Studio, Pico-8, and Love2D. - Source: dev.to / over 2 years ago
Aseprite - Aseprite is an art program dedicated to the creation of pixel art.
TIC-80 - TIC-80 is a fantasy computer where you can make, play and share tiny games.
Piskel - Piskel is a website where designers online create sprites or pixel art.
Pyxel - Retro game engine for Python inspired by fantasy consoles.
Grafx2 - GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance.
LIKO-12 - Fantasy console built with the Love 2D game engine.