RETRO PIXEL JAM

Are you ready to go back to the era of pixels?

The Retro Pixel Jam is a Game Jam dedicated to the visual style and spirit of classic 8 bit and 16 bit games. The goal is to create a game inspired by the classic era of video games, using your creativity to turn a surprise theme into a fun and memorable experience.

Your game can be a platformer, adventure, puzzle, RPG, action game, horror game, arcade game, or any other genre.

The only requirement is that we want to feel the spirit of classic games that marked a generation.

The theme of the jam will be revealed when the jam begins.

Start date: October 24, 2026 at 19:00

Submission deadline: October 31, 2026 at 19:20

Voting ends: November 7, 2026 at 19:00 - (It will be voted on by a jury made up of Brazilian developers and YouTubers.)

All times are based on the local time provided by itch.io.

You will have approximately 7 days to develop your game.

Your game should aim for a visual style inspired by classic video games, especially:

Nintendo NES

Game Boy

Super Nintendo SNES

Mega Drive Genesis

You do not need to perfectly reproduce the style of any specific console. The idea is to interpret the retro aesthetic in your own way.

Pixel art, limited color palettes, small sprites, chiptune music, retro sound effects, and other characteristics of the era are highly encouraged.

Creativity is more important than perfectly reproducing a specific console.

NO AI ALLOWED

The Retro Pixel Jam is a Game Jam without generative Artificial Intelligence.

Generative AI may not be used to create:

• Art
• Sprites
• Backgrounds
• Animations
• Music
• Sound effects
• Text
• Code
• Assets
• Or any other content used in the game

The goal is for the final result to be created by the participants themselves.

Traditional editing tools, programming software, music composition software, procedural generation, and other tools that do not use generative AI are allowed.

If you are unsure whether a specific tool is allowed, please ask before using it.

You can participate alone or as part of a team.

Teams can have a maximum of 5 people.

You do not need to be a professional or have previous experience. The jam is open to developers, artists, musicians, designers, and anyone who wants to participate.

You can use any game engine you prefer.

Godot, Unity, GameMaker, Construct, RPG Maker, Unreal, or any other engine is allowed.

ASSETS AND COPYRIGHT

You may not use paid assets or materials that you do not have permission to use.

You may use:

• Your own assets
• Free assets with a license that allows their use
• Public domain resources
• Properly licensed resources
• Resources created during the jam

If you use third party resources, make sure their license allows you to use them and provide the appropriate credits when required.

Do not use pirated content, stolen assets, or materials without permission.

DISCORD_

To participate in the Retro Pixel Jam, you must be a member of our official Discord server.

The Discord server will be used for communication, announcements, jam updates, and interaction between participants.

Discord server: [https://discord.gg/ffxWdx9Md]

And of course, there will be prizes.

1ST PLACE

The winner will receive a copy of:

8 Bit and 16 Bit Music Generator

A procedural music generation tool for games, capable of creating melodies, chords, bass lines, rhythms, and musical structures through algorithms and controlled randomization. The program does not use AI to generate music.

8-bit and 16-bit Music Generator

2ND PLACE

The second place winner will receive an asset pack created by DougVeiraDev.

3RD PLACE

The third place winner will also receive an asset pack created by DougVeiraDev.

IMPORTANT RULES

1. The game must be developed during the jam period.
2. The game must follow the theme announced at the beginning of the jam.
3. The project should follow the retro 8 bit or 16 bit aesthetic proposed by the jam.
4. Generative Artificial Intelligence may not be used to create any part of the game.
5. You may not use copyrighted content without proper authorization.
6. You may not use paid assets unless you have a valid license to use them.
7. Offensive content is not allowed.
8. Sexual content is not allowed.
9. Content that violates itch.io rules is not allowed.
10. Participants must be members of the official Discord server.
11. You may participate alone or in a team of up to 5 people.
12. You may use any game engine or development tool, as long as you follow all other rules.
13. Your game must be submitted before the deadline.
14. By submitting your game, you confirm that you own the rights to the materials used in your project or have the necessary permissions to use them.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN

The Retro Pixel Jam is not only about competition.

It is an opportunity to create something new, experiment with ideas, meet other developers, and celebrate the games that became part of video game history.

Choose your favorite engine.

Open your pixel art editor.

Turn on the sound.

Get your coffee ready.

And let's see what you can create in just a few days.

The theme will be revealed when the jam begins.

Let the Retro Pixel Jam begin!