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PIXELFALLS
The Modern Retro Game Engine — Right in Your Browser
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What Makes PIXELFALLS Different?
PIXELFALLS brings the charm and simplicity of retro fantasy consoles (think Pico-8 and Tic-80) into a clean, modern, intuitive interface — without the heavy complexity of big engines. It all runs in your browser, seamlessly integrated, and designed to make game development feel joyful instead of frustrating.
Everything you need, in one place
Edit Sprites
Pixel-perfect sprite editor with all the tools you need
Design Levels
Build game worlds with an intuitive tile-based map editor
Code in Lua
Write game logic with a full-featured code editor
Compose Music
Create chiptune soundtracks and sound effects
Play Instantly
Test and play your games right in the browser
Share & Export
Share your creations with a single link or export your game
Instantly Familiar Sprite Editor
Complete pixel-art toolkit. Everything you need, all in one place — no jumping between apps.
Auto-Tile Tools Without the Headaches
Pick a template, customize, and test them in the sandbox that updates instantly. Draw, tweak, and watch your tiles auto-tile perfectly.
Level Editing That Just Makes Sense
Resize your maps however you want. Add multiple maps with a click. Paint tiles directly. Hit play and see your world come to life!
Fully Featured Code Editor
Code your games in Lua, with all the features you need; Autocomplete, code suggestions, syntax highlighting, smart sprite selection, and more.
Retro Sound & Music Tools Built In
Create classic sounds and music. No exporting, no switching apps. Modern music tools, optimized for retro sounds.
Play Test Instantly
Hit play and see your game instantly. No compiling, no waiting — just code, test, repeat. Your changes appear immediately, keeping your creative flow going.
All Game Data in One PNG
Your entire game (sprites, maps, code, sounds, and music) all stored in a single PNG game cart. Easy to share, easy to backup, and works everywhere. One file, everything included.
Innovative Sprite Wheel
Speed up your level design with the Sprite Wheel. Quickly browse and select sprites without interrupting your workflow. Fast, intuitive, and built for rapid iteration.
Coming Soon
One-Click Publishing
Share your game instantly.
When publishing launches, you'll be able to export your game directly from the engine and share it with a single link. No builds, no packaging, no configuration headaches — just click and share.
The PIXELFALLS Marketplace
Buy and sell games without the hassle of setting up an external storefront. Creators can publish their games, share them with the community, and optionally earn from them — all within the PIXELFALLS ecosystem.
Perfect for…
- • Indie devs who love pixel art
- • Hobbyists who want to make retro games
- • Students learning Lua or game dev
- • Fantasy console fans who want more flexibility without losing the charm
- • Anyone who wants to go from idea to playable prototype in minutes
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