Uses two-dimensional "sprites", 2D images created and used on a flat plane, as opposed to the three-dimensional models or environments found in 3D games.
32 pixels by 32 pixels is a common resolution for assets matching a low-res pixel art aesthetic. Although the assets may not be specifically 32x32, they are designed to work in a graphical setting where objects are around that size.
Simple, fast-paced games with colorful graphics and catchy audio, that require few or no explanations, can be played in short bursts, and usually require a lot of skill. Similar in style and spirit with the arcade game cabinets of the 80s and 90s.
