Tilesetter

About Tilesetter

Tilesetter is a single player action game. It was developed by Led and was released on August 30, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Join our Discord About the SoftwareTile faster. Tileset designing made easy so you can focus on making the perfect tileset.Smart TilesetsCreate a smart tileset instantly from a base tile. Smart tilesets update themselves automatically when necessary.Automatic CompositingFocus on what matters. Tilesetter automatically composites and updates your whole tileset based on a variety of parameters.Full…

Genres & Tags

Pixel Graphics

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Reviews

82%Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Tilesetter is an extremely useful tool that saves a significant amount of time in creating and managing tilesets, making it ideal for game developers and artists.
The software is intuitive and easy to use, allowing even those with minimal artistic skills to generate beautiful tilesets quickly.
It offers features like auto-tiling and direct export to game engines like Godot and Unity, enhancing workflow efficiency.

The software has a steep learning curve and can be buggy, with issues such as high CPU usage, lack of updates, and inconsistent functionality.
It lacks support for newer tileset formats and essential features like layering and custom tile brushes, which limits its usability.
The interface is not user-friendly, requiring users to rely on external tutorials, and it has been criticized for being unintuitive and poorly documented.

stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The software is frequently described as buggy and unstable, with users reporting significant glitches that hinder usability. Additionally, the interface is considered unintuitive, and the lack of updates since 2021 raises concerns about ongoing support and improvements. While some features, like autotiling, are praised, the overall stability issues detract from the user experience.
- “I really want to like this software, but the interface is incredibly un-intuitive, it's generally pretty buggy, and it hasn't been updated since 2021.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I loved it at first, but it was super buggy.”
- “It's really helpful, and I hate to give it a bad review, but I have these glitches that make it unusable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics aspect of the game is perceived as a challenge for those without artistic skills, particularly indie developers who may struggle with creating appealing visuals. However, the game provides tools that facilitate the creation of prototype graphics, allowing for easier initial development that can be improved later.
- “I'm a developer, not an artist, not very creative when it comes to art/graphics, so when doing indie game development, I always struggle with the art.”
- “Even though I struggle with art, this at the very least made it easy for me to create prototype graphics that I can replace later.”
- “I think it might be an issue with my graphics card or something.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find that Tilesetter transforms the typically tedious process of tileset creation into an enjoyable experience, significantly reducing the time required to produce high-resolution assets from several hours to just 30-45 minutes. This efficiency makes it particularly valuable for game developers with limited time, especially during game jams.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its self-awareness, with developers cleverly acknowledging and playing off the game's shortcomings, which adds an amusing layer to the experience.
- “Better yet, they try to hide that it doesn't work; it's something funny.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the comprehensive documentation and tutorials available on the program's website, which greatly assist beginners in learning pixel art. The anticipation for upcoming features like isometric mapping and animation mechanics further highlights the engaging and supportive gameplay experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, with users noting that it functions seamlessly and performs as intended.
- “Everything is well optimized and works exactly as described.”