Unity · Sprites
How to Make a Top-Down RPG Sprite in Unity
Top-down RPGs live and die on 4-direction consistency. This preset locks the palette and proportions across all four facings.
Preset prompt
Top-down RPG character, 32×32, 4 directions (down, up, left, right), 3-frame walk cycle each, consistent proportions, transparent background.Try it in DesiStudio →Step-by-step
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Write a locked prompt
Use the preset below — it fixes silhouette, palette and frame count so the AI keeps the character consistent across every frame.
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Generate a transparent-alpha sheet
DesiStudio exports true alpha PNG (color type 6) — no white halo, ready for engine import.
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Import into Unity
Drop the PNG into your Unity project, slice by frame width, and set filter mode to Point (no filter) for pixel art.
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Wire the animator
Create an Animator Controller and reference the sliced frames in order.