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EnglishWhat Is Pixelbox on Cedric Stoquer's itch.io Page?
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Pixelbox is a JavaScript toolkit for building 2D games, listed on Cedric Stoquer's itch.io page under the description "Create 2D games in JavaScript, made easier." It is one of several tools Stoquer publishes alongside his games and music software, and it serves as the foundation for a group of titles on the same page labeled "Made with Pixelbox."
What Pixelbox actually is
The page presents Pixelbox as a development tool rather than a game. Its stated purpose is to make 2D game creation in JavaScript more approachable. That places it in the same category as other browser-oriented JavaScript game libraries, but the page itself does not list a version number, license, supported browsers, or installation instructions.
What the page does show is that Pixelbox is tied to a broader body of work. Stoquer's profile describes him as "making games, tools and music," and Pixelbox sits among tools like Pata Tracker (a chiptune tracker), Bleeper (a NES-style sound effect generator), and Petaporon (a browser sequencer). The pattern suggests Pixelbox is part of an ecosystem aimed at small, self-contained browser projects rather than large commercial engines.
How Pixelbox relates to the games on the page
The clearest evidence of what Pixelbox does comes from the games built with it. A dedicated "Made with Pixelbox" section lists:
| Game | Creator | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| InevitaBallistics | jhax | Action | Play in browser |
| Adventure | — | — | Watch |
| Small game inspired by Tamagotchi gameplay but with a twist | blearn | — | Play in browser |
| KIWI GAME (a metroidvania about kiwis) | PlayMek | Adventure | Play in browser |
| Hyperman (GameDev.js 2020 jam entry) | Cantarim Studios | Platformer | Play in browser |
| Flappy Pixelbox (Flappy-like demo) | BarbaAlGhul | — | Play in browser |
| Age of Amperes | jhax | Puzzle | Play in browser |
| Pearls of Wisdom | jhax | Adventure | Play in browser |
Two things stand out. First, Pixelbox games span multiple genres — action, puzzle, adventure, platformer — so the tool is not limited to one style. Second, most entries are browser-playable, which fits the JavaScript foundation. The Hyperman entry is explicitly noted as a GameDev.js 2020 jam submission, indicating Pixelbox has been used in time-constrained game jams.
Stoquer's own games on the page, such as Monkey, Kiwii: A New Adventure, and Trisk, are listed separately and not all carry the "Made with Pixelbox" label, so the tool's use is not universal across his catalog.
What the page does not tell you
If you are evaluating Pixelbox as a development tool, the itch.io page alone is thin. It does not provide:
- A download link or repository
- Documentation, tutorials, or API references
- Pricing or licensing terms
- Supported JavaScript environments or browser requirements
The page functions as a portfolio entry and a discovery point, not as a documentation hub. To actually use Pixelbox, you would need to look beyond this listing — the games themselves are the most concrete demonstration of what it produces.
Who this page is useful for
This listing is most relevant if you want to see examples of small JavaScript 2D games and trace them back to a shared tool. It is less useful if you need setup instructions or a feature comparison against other JavaScript game libraries. The practical takeaway is that Pixelbox exists, it targets 2D browser games, and it has a visible track record through the games in the "Made with Pixelbox" section — but the itch.io page is a starting point, not a manual.