Free Pixel Art SVG Icons

Pixel art icons bring nostalgic charm and distinctive character to interfaces. Whether you are building a retro-themed game, a pixel-perfect indie project, or just want to add playful personality to your app, pixel art icons stand out from the sea of smooth vectors. Our collection includes true pixel-grid icons, game-specific symbols, and retro-styled sets that capture the magic of 8-bit and 16-bit era aesthetics.

3 icon packs · 20,226 total icons · Free & open source

Icon Packs

Pixelarticons

1,036 icons MIT

Game Icons

4,133 icons CC-BY-3.0

Arcticons

15,057 icons CC-BY-SA-4.0

Common Use Cases

1 Indie game interfaces and HUD elements

2 Retro-themed websites and portfolios

3 Gaming community platforms and forums

4 Achievement and badge systems

5 Nostalgic or creative branding projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pixel art icons actually SVGs?

Yes! While they look pixelated by design, they are true SVG vector files. This means they scale to any size while maintaining their crisp pixel-grid aesthetic, no blurring at large sizes.

Which pack has general-purpose pixel icons?

Pixelarticons offers 460+ general-purpose UI icons in pixel art style covering navigation, actions, media controls, and common interface elements, basically a full icon system in pixel art form.

Are there icons for RPG or strategy game elements?

Game Icons offers 4000+ icons designed specifically for board games and RPGs: swords, shields, potions, spells, creatures, and treasure. They work beautifully in gaming interfaces.