Spriteworks
Spriteworks v1. 0 is a 100% original sprite/graphics library containing 2,000 sprites and animation sequences for use in game programming, Java, shockwave, multimedia authoring and hundreds of other uses. Registration comes with two free bonus products and access to our large Sound Effects...
http://www.spriteworks.com/sworks10.zip - 471Kb - Download - Screenshot

Sprite Builder
Sprite Builder is used to combine separate images (prepared in any other graphical editor) into one sprite. This program has been developed particularly for animators who create animation for games and other projects. New: now You can load frames from Gif animation file and save result as GIF...
http://www.spritebuilder.com/spritebuildersetup.exe - 876Kb - Download - Screenshot

ethosBASIC
ethosBASIC is a new BASIC development system designed to create computer games and cool programs. Built in tutorial and extensive help manual can teach the complete computer novice or child how to make computers and get into the game art and design within a matter of hours. ... The advanced data manager allows visual management of program, sound, sprites and image data banks in a user friendly interface. ... You can make fast paced arcade games using pixel perfect collision sprites, multiple paralax playfields, scrolling and digital music and sound effects.
http://www.ethosbasic.com/Uploads/ethos_setup.exe - 7Mb - Download - Screenshot

Phelios ScreenSaver
A cute screensaver feature sprites from phelios video games
http://perso.numericable.fr/~krpatric/pheliosscr.zip - 590Kb - Download

Max 2: Counterattack
Max 2 is an extended 2D platform game. To play this game you need a lot of dexterity and a small dose of logical thinking ability. Goal is really easy - just kill all the enemies and get to next level :). But of course there's more handicaps than only enemies: you can find moving platforms,... All movable objects are 256 colours sprites with smooth animation (movable objects are: player, enemies etc. ... Music has very high quality and it's a great supplement for the game, even if it's only in form of midi files.
http://www.republika.pl/programyaionela/max2.zip - 2Mb - Download - Screenshot

PlayBasic
PlayBasic is a powerful game making language for windows. It was designed to make game programming more accessible for everybody from beginners to seasoned game developers. Enabling you to bring your game ideas to life in a fraction of the time of other languages. ... Since PlayBasic focuses upon game creation, it includes a wealth of real time graphical features & effects. ... From Mapping, Sprites, Image effects, 2D Cameras, Vector Shapes & Collision, Texture Mapping through to a full set of traditional 2D vector art.
http://www.underwaredesign.com/files/pub/PlayBasic/Demo/PlayBasic.exe - 6Mb - Download - Screenshot

DXGame Engine
The DXGame Engine is a 2D game engine for Visual Basic that allows even novice programmers to quickly get a project up and running. Features include easy sprite movement, explosions, particle engine, tilemaps, alpha, rotation, scaling, and more! Create anything from simple point and click games...
http://dxgame.com/download/dxgamezip.zip - 3Mb - Download - Screenshot

IBasic
Create stand-alone Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP programs, 3D games, utilities, and console applications with easy-to-use IBasic language. Great for students and beginners, yet powerful enough for advanced programmers. IBasic features a syntax similar to BASIC with built-in editor, debugger, GUI... 2D game support includes easy-to-use commands for creating, hit-testing, and moving sprites. ... DirectX and Direct3D support. ... Memory allocation functions. ... Common control support including rich edit, list view, status controls and toolbars.
http://www.pyxia.com/shareware/ibasic.zip - 3Mb - Download - Screenshot

Power Manga
Power Manga, developed by TLK Games, belongs already to the legacy of the space adventure. It is one of the best Arcade Game developed under GNU General Public License. The present version for Windows is as neat as exciting. 42 levels, more than 200 sprites, some 14 guards that you must destroy... But be careful to keep away from the streams of meteorites that will charge you periodically. ... You have been selected to patrol a spatial ship of this unit and you are going to fly along the Milky Way in a fine spatial vessel.
http://www.tlkgames.com/share/power_manga_share.exe - 7Mb - Download - Screenshot

IBasic Learning Edition
The IBasic Learning Edition programming language features a syntax similar to BASIC with all the power of Windows. Includes built in lessons to help the new programmer get started. Capable of creating full Windows 9x and XP applications in fewer lines of code then comparible languages. ... 2D game support includes easy to use commands for creating, hit testing and moving sprites. ... Memory allocation functions. ... Random access and flat file I/O functions. ... DirectX and Direct3D support. ... Embedded browser windows allows creating web enabled applications.
http://www.pyxia.com/shareware/ibasiclearning.zip - 3Mb - Download - Screenshot