Your game’s visuals and sounds make the difference between something that feels polished versus something that looks like a prototype. This guide shows you how to source quality assets and integrate them into Waffle.

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Getting Assets

Not all assets are created equal. You can search through large collections at:
  • OpenGameArt: A massive library of free and open-source game assets. Great for finding assets for all genres - fantasy, sci-fi, platformers, and more. To find assets of similar styles, check out the collections page.
Open Game Art Itch.io Game Assets (Free): A growing collection of free sprites from indie artists. Perfect if you want unique styles for your project. Tiny Swords Alternatively, you can create your own assets using these tools: Aseprite

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Using Assets in Waffle

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Upload to Assets Panel

Drag your files directly into Waffle’s assets panel. Use PNG or JPG for images and MP3 for audio.
Alternatively, use Waffle’s in-built asset generator to create assets quickly
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Tell Waffle How to Use Them

Be specific about how assets should behave:
Use hero_idle.png as the player sprite when standing still. It’s 64x64 pixels with a transparent background.
For sprite sheets:
Use goblin_walk.png for the enemy animation. It has 1 row, 6 frames, image size 384x64. Loop at 8 frames per second.
Start Simple: Begin with basic shapes and placeholder graphics. Get your gameplay working first, then replace with polished assets. Stay Consistent: Stick to one art style throughout your game. A realistic character sprite won’t look good next to cartoon backgrounds.

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Next Steps

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Start Building

Upload your first assets and see them in action!

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