Flex Pixel Design
@flexpixeldesign.bsky.social
I'm an interdisciplinary graphic designer, who specializes in pixel art illustrations and animations.
Portfolio & games I've worked on:
https://linktr.ee/FlexPixelDesign
SHADE Protocol | Herobot | Rita's Rewind | Elsie
Portfolio & games I've worked on:
https://linktr.ee/FlexPixelDesign
SHADE Protocol | Herobot | Rita's Rewind | Elsie
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SHADE Protocol - A Cyber-Nostalgic Metroidvania
Rewrite reality through music, code, and combat in this fast-paced, cinematic cyber-fantasy Metroidvania.
www.kickstarter.com
I'm really proud to be apart of this team and this project! It's been great to be able to pour a lot of myself and my inspirations into the environments for @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social and I'm so grateful for how well our Kickstarter has been doing!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
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✨Today we're talking to @flexpixeldesign.bsky.social about the creative process, collaboration, challenges, and what it's like helping build @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social world this ambitious✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/0AIr...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/0AIr...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
September 21, 2026 at 4:54 AM
✨Today we're talking to @flexpixeldesign.bsky.social about the creative process, collaboration, challenges, and what it's like helping build @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social world this ambitious✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/0AIr...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/0AIr...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
Loved being able to talk about the art in Shade Protocol!
✨Today we're talking to @flexpixeldesign.bsky.social about the creative process, collaboration, challenges, and what it's like helping build @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social’s world this ambitious✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/4bYc...
✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/4bYc...
✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol
September 14, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Loved being able to talk about the art in Shade Protocol!
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Howdy! I'm Mae, a freelance gamedev! If your project's in need of a creative lead, level designer, pixel artist, producer, or just generally *whatever* - chances are I can do it!
I'm also currently available for work! Let's make some cool games together! <3
#portfolioday #pixelart
I'm also currently available for work! Let's make some cool games together! <3
#portfolioday #pixelart
July 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Howdy! I'm Mae, a freelance gamedev! If your project's in need of a creative lead, level designer, pixel artist, producer, or just generally *whatever* - chances are I can do it!
I'm also currently available for work! Let's make some cool games together! <3
#portfolioday #pixelart
I'm also currently available for work! Let's make some cool games together! <3
#portfolioday #pixelart
There's less than 12 hours left for @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social 's Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Please check it out if you haven't had a chance to yet!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Please check it out if you haven't had a chance to yet!
SHADE Protocol - A Cyber-Nostalgic Metroidvania
Rewrite reality through music, code, and combat in this fast-paced, cinematic cyber-fantasy Metroidvania.
www.kickstarter.com
July 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
There's less than 12 hours left for @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social 's Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Please check it out if you haven't had a chance to yet!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Please check it out if you haven't had a chance to yet!
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opened a few more commissions on my ko-fi including the rare landscapes
and also added a new supporters-only post of some commissions i just finished so pls do check it out <3 thankx
ko-fi.com/tofu/commiss... #pixelart
and also added a new supporters-only post of some commissions i just finished so pls do check it out <3 thankx
ko-fi.com/tofu/commiss... #pixelart
July 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
opened a few more commissions on my ko-fi including the rare landscapes
and also added a new supporters-only post of some commissions i just finished so pls do check it out <3 thankx
ko-fi.com/tofu/commiss... #pixelart
and also added a new supporters-only post of some commissions i just finished so pls do check it out <3 thankx
ko-fi.com/tofu/commiss... #pixelart
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I like videogames. I like playing videogames and making videogames and communities focused around videogames can be (but not always!) the very best people.
I just wish the people who had the power and the money actually ever gave a shit about them too.
I just wish the people who had the power and the money actually ever gave a shit about them too.
July 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I like videogames. I like playing videogames and making videogames and communities focused around videogames can be (but not always!) the very best people.
I just wish the people who had the power and the money actually ever gave a shit about them too.
I just wish the people who had the power and the money actually ever gave a shit about them too.
Elsie is getting more quality of life updates! Please check it out if you haven't gotten a chance yet!
Good news Elsie fans, we've just applied our latest update to the game on Steam!
We've added performance updates and audio tweaks to give you an even better experience. 💿
Patch notes here - https://bit.ly/4xVNVzV
We've added performance updates and audio tweaks to give you an even better experience. 💿
Patch notes here - https://bit.ly/4xVNVzV
July 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Elsie is getting more quality of life updates! Please check it out if you haven't gotten a chance yet!
I'm really proud to be apart of this team and this project! It's been great to be able to pour a lot of myself and my inspirations into the environments for @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social and I'm so grateful for how well our Kickstarter has been doing!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
SHADE Protocol - A Cyber-Nostalgic Metroidvania
Rewrite reality through music, code, and combat in this fast-paced, cinematic cyber-fantasy Metroidvania.
www.kickstarter.com
June 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I'm really proud to be apart of this team and this project! It's been great to be able to pour a lot of myself and my inspirations into the environments for @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social and I'm so grateful for how well our Kickstarter has been doing!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
Please give it a look and share it if you can!
Reposted by Flex Pixel Design
⛔Don’t mind the gap!⛔
Tenebrous Isle is yours to explore…as long as you’re willing to get creative!
In Mina the Hollower (out now on all major platforms), you never need an item to progress, but don’t be afraid to use your brain and turn those obstacles into opportunities!🧠
Tenebrous Isle is yours to explore…as long as you’re willing to get creative!
In Mina the Hollower (out now on all major platforms), you never need an item to progress, but don’t be afraid to use your brain and turn those obstacles into opportunities!🧠
June 9, 2026 at 11:33 PM
⛔Don’t mind the gap!⛔
Tenebrous Isle is yours to explore…as long as you’re willing to get creative!
In Mina the Hollower (out now on all major platforms), you never need an item to progress, but don’t be afraid to use your brain and turn those obstacles into opportunities!🧠
Tenebrous Isle is yours to explore…as long as you’re willing to get creative!
In Mina the Hollower (out now on all major platforms), you never need an item to progress, but don’t be afraid to use your brain and turn those obstacles into opportunities!🧠
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I animated so many bones... 💀
But also...500k!! 🎉
But also...500k!! 🎉
Mina the Hollower has sold 500,000 copies! 🐭🕯️
Half a million Hollowers have descended into Tenebrous Isle, and we’re completely blown away.
Thank you for playing, sharing, reviewing, streaming, and believing in our haughty little mouse.
The adventure is just getting started! ⚔️
Half a million Hollowers have descended into Tenebrous Isle, and we’re completely blown away.
Thank you for playing, sharing, reviewing, streaming, and believing in our haughty little mouse.
The adventure is just getting started! ⚔️
June 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I animated so many bones... 💀
But also...500k!! 🎉
But also...500k!! 🎉
My mom has been a Barbie collector all her life, so I was really happy to work on this game!
The team at @digitaleclipse.bsky.social has been a pleasure to work with, especially when it comes to making top-notch pixel art for modern games!
The team at @digitaleclipse.bsky.social has been a pleasure to work with, especially when it comes to making top-notch pixel art for modern games!
Hey bestie, Barbie is calling! 💖
Barbie invites you into her cozy, creative world in Barbie™️ Rewind! Customize her DreamHouse and rediscover iconic adventures from her game collection.
Launching November 12, 2026.
https://atari.com/products/barbie-rewind-game-doll
Barbie invites you into her cozy, creative world in Barbie™️ Rewind! Customize her DreamHouse and rediscover iconic adventures from her game collection.
Launching November 12, 2026.
https://atari.com/products/barbie-rewind-game-doll
June 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
My mom has been a Barbie collector all her life, so I was really happy to work on this game!
The team at @digitaleclipse.bsky.social has been a pleasure to work with, especially when it comes to making top-notch pixel art for modern games!
The team at @digitaleclipse.bsky.social has been a pleasure to work with, especially when it comes to making top-notch pixel art for modern games!
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Oh, hey, the "Shade Protocol" Kickstarter is live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
If you were one of those kids who *really* liked it when fan-artists drew Zero from "Mega Man X" as a girl but couldn't quite put your finger on why, this one's probably for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
If you were one of those kids who *really* liked it when fan-artists drew Zero from "Mega Man X" as a girl but couldn't quite put your finger on why, this one's probably for you!
SHADE Protocol - A Cyber-Nostalgic Metroidvania
Rewrite reality through music, code, and combat in this fast-paced, cinematic cyber-fantasy Metroidvania.
www.kickstarter.com
June 5, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Oh, hey, the "Shade Protocol" Kickstarter is live:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
If you were one of those kids who *really* liked it when fan-artists drew Zero from "Mega Man X" as a girl but couldn't quite put your finger on why, this one's probably for you!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
If you were one of those kids who *really* liked it when fan-artists drew Zero from "Mega Man X" as a girl but couldn't quite put your finger on why, this one's probably for you!
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The Kickstarter of SHADE Protocol is now LIVE!
Both Lea and Juno will have guest appearances in this metroidvania and if certain stretchgoals are reached, even more crossover content will be developed!
Support the kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Both Lea and Juno will have guest appearances in this metroidvania and if certain stretchgoals are reached, even more crossover content will be developed!
Support the kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
June 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Kickstarter of SHADE Protocol is now LIVE!
Both Lea and Juno will have guest appearances in this metroidvania and if certain stretchgoals are reached, even more crossover content will be developed!
Support the kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
Both Lea and Juno will have guest appearances in this metroidvania and if certain stretchgoals are reached, even more crossover content will be developed!
Support the kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lit...
So proud of our team and all of our hard work! The Kickstarter is live now, and we were fully funded in the first 30 mins!
We're so grateful and excited!
We're so grateful and excited!
SHADE Protocol - A Cyber-Nostalgic Metroidvania
Rewrite reality through music, code, and combat in this fast-paced, cinematic cyber-fantasy Metroidvania.
www.kickstarter.com
June 5, 2026 at 1:48 AM
So proud of our team and all of our hard work! The Kickstarter is live now, and we were fully funded in the first 30 mins!
We're so grateful and excited!
We're so grateful and excited!
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MINA IS OUT! 🐭
It hasn't sunk in yet. It's been a wild 6 years of dev and feels weird not waking up and going to my desk to pixel new sprites. Her adventure has finally come to a close for me so she could start a new one with all of you.
From the bottom of my 8x8px heart--Thank You. 💟
It hasn't sunk in yet. It's been a wild 6 years of dev and feels weird not waking up and going to my desk to pixel new sprites. Her adventure has finally come to a close for me so she could start a new one with all of you.
From the bottom of my 8x8px heart--Thank You. 💟
May 29, 2026 at 5:33 PM
MINA IS OUT! 🐭
It hasn't sunk in yet. It's been a wild 6 years of dev and feels weird not waking up and going to my desk to pixel new sprites. Her adventure has finally come to a close for me so she could start a new one with all of you.
From the bottom of my 8x8px heart--Thank You. 💟
It hasn't sunk in yet. It's been a wild 6 years of dev and feels weird not waking up and going to my desk to pixel new sprites. Her adventure has finally come to a close for me so she could start a new one with all of you.
From the bottom of my 8x8px heart--Thank You. 💟
We're so excited about this collab!
The new Collaboration is out!
CrossCode x Alabaster Dawn x SHADE Protocol!
Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZUg...
Learn all about it in our new blog post:
radicalfishgames.com?p=8106
CrossCode x Alabaster Dawn x SHADE Protocol!
Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZUg...
Learn all about it in our new blog post:
radicalfishgames.com?p=8106
SHADE Protocol x Alabaster Dawn x CrossCode: Collab World Reveal
YouTube video by Little Legendary Games
www.youtube.com
May 25, 2026 at 6:49 PM
We're so excited about this collab!
Thank you so much for the kind words, @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social ! "Mega man fever dream" is my new favorite way to describe Elsie!
I hope people try out the game and let @knightshiftgames.bsky.social know what they think!
I hope people try out the game and let @knightshiftgames.bsky.social know what they think!
✨Revisiting Elsie after it’s latest updates✨
youtu.be/nCjgGKLEE1k?...
@knightshiftgames.bsky.social @playtonicgames.com
youtu.be/nCjgGKLEE1k?...
@knightshiftgames.bsky.social @playtonicgames.com
Revisiting Elsie After Its Massive Update
YouTube video by The Razzle Dazzle Show
youtu.be
May 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Thank you so much for the kind words, @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social ! "Mega man fever dream" is my new favorite way to describe Elsie!
I hope people try out the game and let @knightshiftgames.bsky.social know what they think!
I hope people try out the game and let @knightshiftgames.bsky.social know what they think!
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Hey everyone! Exciting news, our newest Elsie patch is now available on Steam for you to check out! 🔧
Full patch notes here:- https://bit.ly/4wADPEc
Full patch notes here:- https://bit.ly/4wADPEc
May 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Hey everyone! Exciting news, our newest Elsie patch is now available on Steam for you to check out! 🔧
Full patch notes here:- https://bit.ly/4wADPEc
Full patch notes here:- https://bit.ly/4wADPEc
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It's finally happening!! 💥~~~~🐁
We're releasing Mina the Hollower on May 29th for $19.99!
We're releasing Mina the Hollower on May 29th for $19.99!
May 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
It's finally happening!! 💥~~~~🐁
We're releasing Mina the Hollower on May 29th for $19.99!
We're releasing Mina the Hollower on May 29th for $19.99!
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✨This week award-winning composer @kingaurorus.bsky.social , the mind behind @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social music, shares his journey into the world of music✨
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✨Celebrating 1 year since the game’s world announcement—all month we’re featuring the dev team✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3Zap...
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✨Celebrating 1 year since the game’s world announcement—all month we’re featuring the dev team✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3Zap...
May 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
✨This week award-winning composer @kingaurorus.bsky.social , the mind behind @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social music, shares his journey into the world of music✨
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✨Celebrating 1 year since the game’s world announcement—all month we’re featuring the dev team✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3Zap...
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✨Celebrating 1 year since the game’s world announcement—all month we’re featuring the dev team✨
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✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3Zap...
Such an awesome interview with an incredible pixel artist! Very fun to listen to!
✨This week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re joined by @bandygrass.bsky.social , pixel artist at @yachtclubgames.bsky.social ✨
✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3d6I...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshoow #shovelknight #minathehollower #indiedev
✨ open.spotify.com/episode/3d6I...
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✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshoow #shovelknight #minathehollower #indiedev
April 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Such an awesome interview with an incredible pixel artist! Very fun to listen to!
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@Indiegame Feature: Elsie
This platformer has you fighting to return peace to the land. Each run is different based on your build with a wide variety of weapons and skills to choose from.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/...
This platformer has you fighting to return peace to the land. Each run is different based on your build with a wide variety of weapons and skills to choose from.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/...
April 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
@Indiegame Feature: Elsie
This platformer has you fighting to return peace to the land. Each run is different based on your build with a wide variety of weapons and skills to choose from.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/...
This platformer has you fighting to return peace to the land. Each run is different based on your build with a wide variety of weapons and skills to choose from.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1515570/...
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✨You can also check out our interviews with the devs and review videos of Elsie!!✨
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
March 10, 2026 at 2:42 AM
✨You can also check out our interviews with the devs and review videos of Elsie!!✨
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Surprise! Now is the perfect time to try this roguelike #MegamanX inspired game! Lots of short-comings from the initial release have been fixed and improved! Please give it a try!
Looking to try Elsie on Steam? We've just updated the game with a ton of new features.
New collectibles, power-ups and so much more. Did we mention that the game is currently 45% off too? It's the perfect time to jump in. 💰
Full patch notes here - https://bit.ly/3NdUN9x
New collectibles, power-ups and so much more. Did we mention that the game is currently 45% off too? It's the perfect time to jump in. 💰
Full patch notes here - https://bit.ly/3NdUN9x
March 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Surprise! Now is the perfect time to try this roguelike #MegamanX inspired game! Lots of short-comings from the initial release have been fixed and improved! Please give it a try!