# DotGothic16

> Open-source 16x16 pixel Gothic font supporting Latin and Japanese characters

DotGothic16 is a pixel bitmap-style Gothic typeface designed by Fontworks Inc. It recreates the look and feel of retro 16x16 pixel displays from classic video games, early mobile phones, and vintage computer monitors. Available via Google Fonts, it provides full support for both Japanese and Latin writing systems.

Website: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/DotGothic16

## What it is for

- Recreate vintage 90s video game dialogue boxes and UI screens
- Style retro Japanese tech and cyberpunk aesthetic designs
- Add pixel art headings and display typography to web pages

## Features

- Based on authentic 16x16 dot-matrix Gothic bitmap typography
- Full support for Japanese characters (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana) and Latin text
- Available in a Regular 400 weight optimized for display and pixel scaling
- Web font embedding code and desktop font files provided via Google Fonts
- Open-source license allowing commercial and personal use

## Pricing

Open source. Free (SIL Open Font License)

## Details

- Type: other
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Topic: [Typography](https://xiry.app/topics/design/typography.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
- For: Graphic designers, web developers, and game creators building retro or pixel-themed projects
- Alternative to: Press Start 2P, VT323, Silkscreen
- Tags: fonts, typography, pixel font, retro, japanese typography, web fonts

## Why it was saved

- [@ruido.98, 27 August 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwcB6IOoTX3/): Perfect for replicating retro 90s console games, Japanese tech aesthetics, and pixel art designs.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/dotgothic16

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