Stable Diffusion powered level editor for a 2D game
Hey folks, I’ve been working on using control-net to take in a video game level (input as a depth image) and output a beautiful illustration of that level. Play with it here: dimensionhopper.com or read the blog post about what it took to get it to work. Been a super fun project.
Stable Diffusion powered level editor for a 2D game launched on June 12, 2023 with 395 votes, #47 of 4,655 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
This tool uses Stable Diffusion and ControlNet to transform 2D game level depth images into illustrated artwork. Players input a depth map of their level design, and the AI generates a beautiful visual representation. It's designed for game developers and level designers who want to quickly visualize and explore how their 2D game levels might appear as polished illustrations, bridging the gap between functional level design and artistic presentation.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
2D Platformer using Stable Diffusion for live level art creation
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