font-press-start-2p
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font retro monospace pixel-art web-font
Install: brew install --cask font-press-start-2p
About:
Press Start 2P is a monospaced pixel font designed to emulate the classic 8-bit video game typography found on systems like the NES. It provides a nostalgic, blocky aesthetic that is highly legible at small sizes and perfect for retro-themed interfaces. This font is available via Google Fonts, making it easily accessible for web and desktop development projects.
Key Features:
  • Authentic 8-bit arcade style
  • Monospaced layout for code alignment
  • Optimized for screen readability
  • Free and open source
Use Cases:
  • Retro-style game development and UI design
  • Terminal or command-line interface theming
  • Creative coding and digital art projects
Alternatives:
  • VT323 – Another pixel font, but VT323 is based on a terminal display rather than a game console.
  • Fira Code – A modern programming font with ligatures, contrasting with Press Start 2P's purely decorative retro style.
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