The Chiptune Composer

Retro Game Music for Indie Developers & Pixel Art Games Authentic 8-bit & 16-bit Soundtracks

About me

My Name is Jens from ExplorerAUDIO also known as

The Chiptune Composer

As Explorer2000, I compose authentic pixel art & retro game music inspired by NES, SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy and C64 sound aesthetics. In fact, I don’t just imitate retro sound — I write music that behaves as if it belongs to the hardware your game is inspired by.

Moreover, my focus is not just making music for your game — it’s making your game truly your game. I write music that supports gameplay flow, emotional pacing and world-building from day one. Whether it’s main themes, dungeon loops or full indie OST production, I collaborate closely with developers to create cohesive soundtracks that feel intentional and technically clean.

However, AI-generated music might seem like a quick solution, yet it falls short where it matters. It doesn’t understand gameplay, nor does it adapt to pacing, and it can’t guarantee consistency across a full soundtrack. Most importantly, it doesn’t create identity — and without a clear musical identity, your game risks sounding generic.

With structured workflow, clear communication and reliable delivery, each project is priced individually depending on scope, track count and implementation needs. As a result, you’ll receive a clear, transparent quote after a short project brief.

So, if you’re building a retro-inspired game and want music that truly fits your world, let’s talk.

Selected Works

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from my Chiptune Catalogue
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Client Reviews

★★★★★

Noah from Arkade Games WI, USA


Based off the strength of my first engagement with Jens, I decided to hire him for a longer term project I have. I am absolutely thrilled with the results I continue to get from him. I'm never not given something we can work from up front, and his openness to feedback and quick turnaround times are a breath of fresh air. I often feel like I can't keep up with him! Absolutely fantastic experience, and I will continue to work with him for the foreseeable future.

★★★★★

Lukas Cermoch, USA

Jens is one of the biggest professionals I have met! His attention to detail is really great, he is very responsive and takes all the feedback, he is also very talented musican and artist!

★★★★★

Roblox Game: Kitchen Kerfuffle

Super fast delivery, really impressive turnaround. The track nails the brief perfectly: upbeat, jazzy, and full of energy from bar one. Loops seamlessly too. Great to work with!

Work in progress

Current indie game soundtrack

These tracks are part of a currently developed indie game soundtrack. All titles are placeholders due to development confidentiality.

Contact me
Tell me a bit about your project. Genre, mood, number of tracks and timeline. If you already have a budget range in mind, feel free to include it. The more context I have, the more precise my proposal will be. Let's Chiptuning

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