Animation & Modeling · February 22, 2016
Aseprite (2016)
Aseprite (2016) scores 99% positive on Steam from 21.8k reviews, developed by Igara Studio.
Aseprite (2016) is a Animation & Modeling title from Igara Studio available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 99% Steam positive rating across 21.8k reviews, 4.5k peak concurrent players, and 1M–10M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Animation & Modeling category.
Aseprite is a pixel art tool that lets you create 2D animations for videogames. Features Compose sprites using layers & frames as separated concepts Create images in RGBA or Indexed color modes Open/Save GIF animations , sequence of PNG files, etc. A timeline where you can copy/move layers, frames, or specific images Animation tools: Real-time animation preview, onion skinning , tag frames Pixel art tools: shading, pixel perfect strokes, RotSprite rotation, tiled mode, filled contour Export/import sprite sheets A command line interface to automate conversion and sprite sheets generation Updates for the whole v1.x series up to v1.9.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 22, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Igara Studio |
| Base price | $12.99 -35% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Aseprite launched on Feb 22, 2016.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Igara Studio.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Aseprite 99% positive across 21.8k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
21.6k positive · 218 negative
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 19.1k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 4.5k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Animation & Modeling
- Design & Illustration
- Game Development
Community tag consensus
- Pixel Graphics · 246
- Design & Illustration · 226
- Animation & Modeling · 195
- Software · 165
- Game Development · 164
- 2D · 74
- Utilities · 66
- Indie · 20
- Retro · 14
- Cute · 14
- Singleplayer · 10
- Survival Horror · 5
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 201 hours, with a median of 17 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 6 hours per active player.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish – Latin America, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese – Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aseprite released?
Aseprite was released on Feb 22, 2016 by Igara Studio.
Is Aseprite worth playing?
Based on 21.8k Steam reviews, Aseprite holds a 99% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Aseprite support?
Aseprite runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does Aseprite cost?
Base price on Steam is $12.99 (before seasonal discounts).