SpookyGhost
Create procedural sprite animations with SpookyGhost, an open-source tool.
About SpookyGhost
SpookyGhost creates procedural animations for sprites. It can animate size, rotation, position and color, deform sprite shape, and use Lua scripts for custom animations not covered by the interface. Projects can be saved and reopened, and finished work can be exported as single frames or as a spritesheet with a custom layout.
It requires a graphics card supporting at least OpenGL 3.3. The Android and web versions are labeled experimental, and the project status is listed as in development.
Key features
- Animate sprite size, rotation, position, color and shape deformation
- Lua scripting API for custom animations beyond GUI options
- Parallel or sequential animation groups for complex interactions
- Parent-child sprite relations for advanced transformations
- Export as single frames or spritesheet with custom layout
- Unlimited canvas size with custom background color
Best for: People making 2D sprite animations for games, including pixel art.
Good for
- Free with project files that can be saved and reopened
- Native versions for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
- Supports Lua scripting for animations not covered by the GUI
Watch out for
- Requires a graphics card that supports at least OpenGL 3.3
- Android and web versions are described as experimental
- Listed status is in development
SpookyGhost at a glance
- Website
- encelo.itch.io/spookyghost
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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SpookyGhost FAQ
What system requirement is listed for running SpookyGhost?
A graphics card that supports at least OpenGL 3.3.
How can animations be exported?
As single frames or as one spritesheet with a custom layout.
How is the Android version installed?
Install the APK and grant external storage permission; a mouse and keyboard can be connected for additional control.
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