Pixel Art Tileset Tutorial (Top Down Pixel Art)

In this pixel art tileset tutorial, learn how to go from a basic pixel art tileset to a finished top down world.

We'll look at pixel art tile techniques, such as layout guides, modular building design, and grid offset to build our finished top down world. Bringing it all together with art fundamentals and principles such as value contrast, colour theory, and visual information hierarchy. All important things to consider when making a pixel art tileset for your top down games!

The example shown was made in aseprite but you can use any animation program, software, or method you want.
You can join the community on discord to get feedback on any art you create, whether you're a beginner or an expert, there are people who would love to help.
You can also share any art tips you have in the comments, I'd love to read them.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Plan
00:50 Basic Tile Setup
01:15 Advanced Tile Setup
03:05 Values, Perspective & Shapes
04:28 QUICK TIP: Adding Snow
04:36 Colouring
04:10 Overlap / Follow Through
04:38 Exaggeration
05:27 Finished Tileset Timelapse
05:57 Challenge Entries
07:33 IMPORTANT ENDING!

[aleiocus]

I absolutely love how your winter world turned out! The colors were stunning and it looked like a game I would play. :D Everyone did a great job with their entries, as well!

[Chris_t]

I've been a game dev for 5 years and only just discovered pixel art, I have basically no art experience but I've fallen in love!

[DaydreamStudios_Official]

4:28 Here Is A Quick Tip For Adding Snow. Step 1 : Add Snow

[Edgejuice]

this video came out at the perfect time lol, i'm trying to make a top down game and your videos are a huge help! thanks!

[ImusNoxa]

This was actually a really nice breakdown of how to make overworld map tiles. I also just really love the reminder that it's okay to not get things the first time. Thanks for putting this together and sharing with us!

[cloudythb]

As a Gameboy developer, this is really helpful. Thanks for making this, subscribed

[m.c.]

As someone trying to design their first game for GB Studio I super appreciate this video. I was trying to jump straight to finished tiles and was getting frustrated so the idea to start with simple mock up tiles helped me out tremendously.

[DavidNwokoye]

Not only is your tileset on point but also your humour is on point too.
I had a good laugh while learning. +1 sub 👌

[AryanShahGamingMusic]

This was the most helpful top down art tutorial I’ve seen in a while

[pixelsbykris]

I wish I had been part of this. The Gameboy Screen resolution is my usual pixel art illustration size, haha

[nemimoo]

This is amazing :D I'm just getting started in top-down pixel art for games, and this video was both hilarious and SUPER informative :D

[ScarlettJett]

Aside of RPGs, I assure that it could be useful for other pixel art games.

[thebrotherhood]

I wanna do Pixel Art stuff in my future... so watching you YT channel tutorials are a MAJOR help

[gamedevel]

And I just started working on a new tileset. That's awesome thank you.

[phoenixshell]

I am trying to get into pixel art since I am a programmer not an artist, I have to say WOW! Your iterative approach with basic shades to start seems really friendly to beginners, will have to try this

[classichungamatv]

Which software u prefer for beginners 😅😅
I am your new subscriber

[plague_doctor]

The quality of your videos is astounding, so here's a new subscriber!

[neennaps]

I pressed a like button for every video I watched from your channel! I have to send a portfolio for my college workshop in a very short time. Your tutorial is REALLY helped me, Thank you so much♥♥

[FinnMeals]

perfect for my needs along with all the rest of your videos

[Padonio]

I knew you recently and I love your content! Keep it up! <3