2D Pixel Art Character Template Asset Pack
A downloadable asset pack
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Hello! I originally created this asset because I was working on prototyping projects myself and kept finding myself needing specific animations that were not easily available. I figured I would put out a comprehensive 2D pixel art asset pack that might help you get your game off the ground and running in the right direction especially if you struggle with the art side of things as a solo developer. You can add your own life/character to it and modify it however fits your game best.
Please note: I won't be providing any unity files or scripts. This asset pack is only graphical assets.
If you do end up using this for a project let me know/give me a shout-out b/c the exposure helps and honestly, I would also love to see the results!
Cheers!
My new Top-Down template character asset pack:
A fully-drawn character that people will not have to customize/draw themselves:
Small Project I made if you're interested in giving it a try. Far from perfect, but 100% my own assets and code so that's something I'm very proud of:
Aseprite Files & Sprite Sheets will be available for all animations..
Animations In Progress (Asset Pack V5)
- Knocked Down
SlideDash
Completed Animations:
Idle AnimationRun AnimationJump Animation (3) (Jumping up, Max Height, Jumping down)Landing on Ground AnimationLanding on Wall AnimationWall Slide AnimationSimple Tilemap (32x32 tiles)Simple Tilemap BackgroundRollAir Spin/ Double JumpLedge Grab/Ledge ClimbPushPullSneak/Crouch-WalkCrouch-IdlePush/Pull IdleWalk Animation (community suggestion)Basic Sword AttackDeathPunching (with anticipation) Animation (Community Suggestion)Idle w/ SwordRunning w/ SwordStabbing Animation (Community Suggestion)Damage/HurtKnocked DownLadder Climb - Side facing & Back FacingPunch Combo. Jab & Cross.Gunshot (Two-Handed)Running and GunningRunning/ Aiming GunAiming RunningKatana RunKatana Walk
Katana Attack(s)Katana Running AttackKatana Aerial Attack
Possible Future Animation Ideas:
Combat:
- High Kick
- Downward attack
- Upward attack
- Gunshot (8-direction?)
- Crouching Gunshot
- one handed gun shot
- Low Kick (crouch)
- Katana Block
- Katana Parry
- Katana Idle
- Bow and Arrow Idle/Walk/Run
- Bow and Arrow (Arrow Nocked) Idle/Walk/Run
- Bow and Arrow Release/Shoot
- Ground Slam
Movement:
- Standing Idly/Casually (conversation with NPC)
- Standing Turn (turn on the spot to face the opposite direction)
- Run Stop Momentum (community suggestion)
- Prone/Army Crawl?
- Swimming Animations (Community Suggestion)
- Holding Item Idle - One Handed/Two Handed (Community Suggestion)
- Holding Item Running - One Handed/Two Handed (Community Suggestion)
- Sitting/Resting Animation (Community Suggestion)
- Swinging (Rope? Monkey bars?)
- "Wall Land" with both hands (like the start of Ledge Grab Climb).
Interactions:
- Sitting/Resting Animation (Community Suggestion)
- Ground Slide/Slide Down Slope (Community Suggestion)
- Pickup/Drop Animations (?)
- Throw Animation
- Mining
- Digging
- Pull Lever/Interact
- Chopping Wood
Random:
- Projectiles
- enemy/MOB
License:
2D Pixel Art Character Template Asset Pack © 2023 by Hayden Zegley is licensed under CC BY 4.0
| Status | In development |
| Category | Assets |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (749 total ratings) |
| Author | ZeggyGames |
| Tags | 2D, Animation, Asset Pack, Characters, Controller, Pixel Art, rig, Royalty Free |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Purchase
In order to download this asset pack you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Development log
- New Jump Animation TestAug 16, 2024
- Dash AnimationMar 31, 2024
- Theme Updates, "Slide" animation, and WIP animationsJan 29, 2024
- air attacks and running attacks availableDec 28, 2023
- Coming Soon: Air Attacks and Attack While RunningDec 27, 2023
- New Project VisionDec 20, 2023
- Katana Cont'd.Sep 22, 2023
- Katana/Gun AnimationsSep 21, 2023





































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I noticed your animation pack, it is very smooth and would work well for my game, unfortunately I do not trust Itch.Io with my Paypal Account, and therefore I am not going to pay, is there possibly something else I could do to use this?
If we buy the template from you, and create character asset with animations based on this template, are we allowed to sell the asset? Of course you would get a shoutout:)
Здравствуйте. Ваш набор просто великолепен. Если моя игра игра дойдёт до релиза обязательно вас упомяну и сообщю вас о выходе.
Hello, your work has greatly inspired me. I really want to obtain it, but my PayPal payments keep getting interrupted. I only have a debit card, but it seems this card cannot make cross-border payments. What should I do?
great asset thx
Would it be possible to include the reverse version of the sprite ?
At least for the few animation that can't just be reverse easily like the death animation or the ones for attack.
This pack is amazing and very useful, thank you.
How big is the model? 64pixel?
hi! i wanted to say that i love the asset pack. i was wondering if you have any plans for a fem body pack?
in the download your katana run attack .png is incorrect
Can you elaborate on what is incorrect?
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for this amazing asset pack! I’ve used it as a base for my game demo. I did some modifications to the sprites (colors) to fit my purpose.
You can check it out here: https://Lightree.itch.io/mini-sprite-player
I've made sure to include proper credit to you on the page. Thanks again for the great work!
amazing resource to have, sorry I forgot to come back and review it!! Highly recommend!
The AE sprite files arent transparent but the exported .pngs are :(
es increible como esta hecho las animaciones, si de pronto lanzara unas nuevas animaciones yo tengo algunas ideas que puedas agregar:
- animaciones de ataque en verticales; para que el personaje tenga animaciones de atacar arriba y abajo.
- curar: una animaciones que este concentrado para reunir energia para curar al personaje similiar con los juegos de hollow knight y ori.
- reposo: una animacion de descanso puede ser en un banco o sentado en algun objeto.
Nuevas Animaciones de Shoot 2H:
- Animaciones de disparo JUMP, DASH, SLIDE AND WALLSLIDE. Me gustaria que reemplazara la arma por un buster como megaman.
awesome!!!!
Hello, your templates helped me with my submission to Langjam Gamejam (and you're mentioned in the associated blog post) Thanks a lot!
just bought it, it looks cool. I hope it helps me :)
These animations really helped me make my game's demo. Thank you very much
Why are some assets 48x48 (like idle) but then punch is 64x64?
late but its bc the attack effect doesn't fit inside 48x48 frame, the character size is still the same
Can you add in future transition animations like: from ilde to walk or run, from run to ilde, and like this...., and thx
Es bueno para algo simple, pero hombre, un año sin actualizacion xd
I have been using this asset pack for a long time, it is the perfect 2d character for prototyping. Well worth the money.
"Standing Idly/Casually (conversation with NPC)" will be useful
hell if I were you i'd sell each animation individually. gives you an incentive to publish more animations.
im new to using others assets, am i supposed to replace the color coded segments with the corresponding body parts
Were you able to figure this out?
Insane value for money, thank you!
when you include katana idle friend?
Nice set of animation references. Well worth the nominal price. Would love to see some of the "interactions" animations such as "throw" implemented.
too expenssive
Can we get that arrow please?
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo peak brother
Are the walk animations meant to be missing the last frame?
Do you make commissions?
make a sheathed sword idle pleasee
just copy and paste on frame to another object. then rename it.
too much work
I'm trying to build a beat-em-up game, and really struggle with making my character animations fluid, so this is absolutely a godsend. Thank you so much!
If I make variants for some of the different template animations, could I share those back to you to add into the set? (Basically, I've been tweaking the templates first for different character "personality" in the movements)
I'd be interested to see what you've come up with if you want to send me a message on discord.
just purchased this and the katana air attacks are missing their legs fyi other than that the pack is spot on
that's on purpose btw, as well as the katana run attack animation
I'm trying to get these assets, but stuck with error P-5906848 ...
I don't know how to animate, is there a guide on how can I change these animations into a character image I have? (I only have 1 static image of the character standing)
not quite sure how to do it, and is there a free program to use other than Aseprite?
Thank you it looks really great!
Can we expect top down animation (like Hotline miami)
How many frames per second are the animations?