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Life & fun · August 6, 2015

Retronator

An adventure game that teaches you pixel art

Retronator launched on August 6, 2015 with 68 votes, #894 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

What it does

Start from zero and develop your art skills as you become a game artist in real life. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create.

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