GrafX2
An open-source bitmap editor inspired by Deluxe Paint, with indexed color, palette cycling, grids, and scripting.
Why it’s here
It suits characters, backgrounds, and tiles that need strict color counts, vintage-console aesthetics, or pixel-level control.
Best fit
Art, animation, audio, levels, and narrative turn mechanics into a believable world.
Before you commit
The interaction model is intentionally old-school and harder to learn than modern paint apps; it is not for high-resolution photo compositing.