SpriteStack

What SpriteStack is

SpriteStack is a voxel editor for 2D artists who make game objects with a retro-rendered look. Its sprite-stacking workflow builds a model slice by slice, and the maker describes it for objects such as units, characters, and buildings with a 1990s game style. Animation tools are available, though keyframe-oriented animation is described as experimental. SpriteStack can export spritesheets, slices, and VOX files with customizable retro-style renders. It can also import models from MagicaVoxel or Qubicle for rendering in SpriteStack. A single model has a stated limit of 128×128×128 voxels. The maker points users to a browser-based editor at spritestack.io/studio, while listed version 3.24 downloads are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. A purchase is required to download and costs 30.00 USD or more as a one-time payment; it includes a Steam key. Product-page users have reported that VOX export did not work in version 3.24.

Who it suits

SpriteStack suits 2D artists creating voxel-based game objects with a retro look, particularly units, characters, and buildings. It may fit users who want to import MagicaVoxel or Qubicle models and render them in the editor.

Limits

The paid plan costs 30.00 USD once and requires purchase before download. A single model is limited to 128×128×128 voxels, and keyframe-oriented animation is experimental.

Getting started

1. Open the SpriteStack product page at rezoner.itch.io/spritestack
2. Try the browser editor at spritestack.io/studio
3. Purchase the SpriteStack plan for 30.00 USD once
4. Download the Windows, macOS, or Linux version 3.24 files
5. Install the desktop editor on your supported platform
6. Import a MagicaVoxel or Qubicle model, or create one slice by slice

Verdict

SpriteStack offers slice-based voxel modeling, animation tools, and several export options for retro-styled game objects. Its purchase starts at 30.00 USD or more as a one-time payment, and the page reports a VOX export issue in version 3.24.