Bitsy

Make tiny pixel-art exploration and story games in your browser.

  • Free
  • Open source
  • Good for beginners
  • Jam-friendly

What it does

Bitsy is a very small editor for making little worlds you walk around and talk to things in. There is no code, and a whole game can be made in an afternoon, which makes it a lovely first project.

Highlights

  • No code needed
  • Runs in the browser
  • Exports a single HTML file
  • Great for tiny story games

Is it right for me?

Skill level
Beginner
Useful for
Game jams, Indie developers, Students, Hobby projects
Game jams
A good fit — quick to pick up and use under time pressure.

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