I’m currently developing a top-down life-sim / management game set in a cozy snowy area, and I’m looking for a 2D pixel artist to help bring the world to life.

Scope of work includes:

• Character sprites (player + NPCs)

• Animation frames (walking, idle, simple interactions)

• Environment tilesets (interiors, terrain, trees, props)

• UI elements (menus, buttons, HUD)

• Items and objects (furniture, decor, equipment, etc.)

Style direction:

Think cozy pixel-art similar to games like Stardew Valley or Heartbound — warm, readable, and expressive.

What I’m looking for:

• Experience creating pixel art for games

• Ability to work with tilemaps and sprite sheets

• Consistent art style across characters, environments, and UI

• Bonus if you’ve worked in GameMaker or similar 2D engines

Project details:

• Indie project in active development

• Paid contract work

• Flexible timeline, but looking to start soon

If you’re interested, send:

• Portfolio / examples of pixel art

• Your rates

• Availability

DM me or reply here. Looking forward to collaborating with someone who loves building cozy game worlds.

Hello, my name is Wahyu (also known as Momofumi). I’m a freelance pixel artist from Indonesia specializing in pixel art tilesets and character sprite animations.

I’m very interested in collaborating on your top-down life-sim/management game project. My experience includes creating environment tilesets and animated character sprites for 2D games, particularly in styles suitable for top-down RPGs and life-simulation games similar to Stardew Valley.

You can view my portfolio here: https://momofumi.wordpress.com/portfolio/

My rate is $12–$20 per hour, and I’m currently available to start soon. I can dedicate 20–30 hours per week to the project.

If my style fits your project, I would be happy to discuss the details further. Thank you for your time and consideration.
You can contact me through Email: nugrohowahyu1789@gmail.com or my Discord: momo_naga

Hello; I'm The Ed, an italian pixel artist that mainly focuses on top down 16x16 chibi pixel art, think mother 3 or deltarune, but also dabbles on more detailed 64x64 sprites. I tend to focus on having a more cute-sy style despite having only made horror games for jams until now.

You can see some of my works in my small portofolio here.

My ares are around 10-15€ per hour although I'd be more comfortable with a per-spritesheet/tileset deal.

My availability depends on the day of the week but I should be able to work 20 hours a week.

You're free to reach me at my email sedoardo1234@gmail.com or, if you'd prefer a more direct method of communication, my discord username is edoardo.ve

Hey! your project sounds really cozy I love the snowy life-sim vibe you described.

My name is Aeryn. I have experience, as director, spriter, balancer and designer of Project PS I’ve worked on character sprites, tilesets, UI elements, and animations before, so this kind of project is right up my alley. I’d definitely be interested in helping bring the world to life.

Payment is flexible for me depending on scope I’m open to contract work or revshare depending on what you had in mind.

If you’re still looking for an artist, I’d love to hear a bit more about the project like the tile size, estimated asset scope, and timeline.

Thanks!

Discord: seventh_coda

Hi gurxin, this project sounds lovely! ❄️ I’m a 2D pixel artist specializing in cozy, expressive aesthetics similar to Stardew Valley. I have extensive experience creating cohesive tilesets, character animations, and UI that fits a warm, inviting atmosphere.

I'm very comfortable working with sprite sheets and tilemaps, and I understand the technical requirements for 2D engines.

Hi! Your project sounds really lovely! I’m a big fan of cozy pixel art games, and a snowy life sim world sounds like a really fun setting to work on.

I’m a pixel artist with experience creating game assets including characters, animations, tilesets, environments, UI, and props. I’m comfortable working with sprite sheets and tilemaps, and making sure everything feels consistent and cohesive in game.

My rate is $18/hour, and I’m currently available for up to 20 hours per week.

If you'd like, I’d also be happy to provide fixed-price quotes for the assets.

You can see examples of my work here:

https://www.artstation.com/agnesk

I’m also active on Upwork, so if you’d prefer we can set up the contract there as well.

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0165505532a1af6dbc

I’d love to hear more about the project and see how I can help bring your world to life!

Best,

Agnes

agnes.kartika.003@gmail.com

Hi! I run Chhayadhar Animation Studio, and we specialize in 2D art and game-ready assets. Your cozy life-sim concept set in a snowy environment sounds like a wonderful project — the Stardew Valley–inspired direction is something our artists would love working on. ❄️🎮

Our team can assist with the full art scope you mentioned, including:

• Character sprites (player + NPCs) • Animation frames (idle, walking, simple interactions) • Environment tilesets (terrain, interiors, props, trees) • UI elements (menus, HUD, buttons) • Items and decorative objects

We’re comfortable working with sprite sheets and tilemaps, and maintaining a consistent visual style across characters, environments, and UI. Our artists regularly create production-ready assets designed to integrate smoothly into game pipelines.

You can view our portfolio here: https://chhayadharanimationstudio.in/2d-art/

If the style fits your vision, we’d be happy to discuss:

• Art direction for the snowy cozy setting • Asset list and production pipeline • Rates and timeline based on your needs

We’re currently available to start soon and would love to help bring your world to life. ☃️✨

Looking forward to hearing more about your game! — Chhayadhar Animation Studio