Animated Simplistic Pixel animated mouse cursor

Simplistic Pixel Mouse Cursor

  • 7 subscribers
  • Updated Jul 4, 2026
  • Animated cursor skin

Solarred kept this one simple, a small pixel art arrow with clean edges that stays easy to spot on light backgrounds. It reacts when you click, giving a quick pixel flicker so you always know a press registered. The AVIF animation stays crisp instead of turning blurry when scaled. If you like minimalist setups and just want a cursor that works, this fits, and it runs as a live desktop cursor through Mouse X on Steam.

“A cursor mostly focused around functionality.” (Solarred, on the Workshop)
Use this cursor on your desktop
  1. Get Mouse X on Steam. There’s a free demo, so you can try it first.
  2. Subscribe to this skin on its Workshop page, or find “Simplistic Pixel” in the in-app browser.
  3. Select it in Mouse X and your Windows cursor changes instantly. No hooks, no injection.
Mouse X is $2.99 on Steam, once · every Workshop skin included · free demo available

Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Simplistic Pixel cursor?

Install Mouse X from Steam, then subscribe to the skin on its Workshop page (or inside the app). Mouse X downloads it and you can apply it with one click. No .cur files, no Control Panel digging.

Does it work on Windows 11?

Yes. Mouse X supports Windows 10 and 11, uses very little memory and CPU, and doesn’t hook or inject into games or other apps, so it runs quietly alongside everything else.

Is this cursor free?

The skin itself is free, like everything on the Mouse X Workshop. Mouse X is $2.99 on Steam, and the free demo lets you try custom cursors before buying.

This cursor skin was created and shared by a member of the Mouse X community on the Steam Workshop. Artwork belongs to its creator; any referenced characters, names or trademarks belong to their respective owners. To report a skin, use the report tools on its Steam Workshop page.