Bevy
8.6#4 in game engine softwareFrom $5 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitBevy vs LÖVE
What both publish
| Fact | Bevy | LÖVE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Bevy can load audio files as assets and play audio assets using Audio entities. | The site includes an example that loads and plays streamed audio. |
| Dependencies | Bevy is built in pure Rust, while additional operating-system dependencies are needed for features such as windows, audio, and peripheral input. | The project repository lists SDL3, OpenGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal, OpenAL, Lua-family runtimes, and other libraries as dependencies. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Its features include 2D and 3D rendering, a composable render graph, and skeletal and morph-target animation. | The site includes examples for drawing text and images. |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The site lists support for Windows, MacOS, Linux, Web, iOS, and Android. | The site lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS as supported platforms. |
| Purpose | Bevy is a data-driven game engine built in Rust for making 2D and 3D games, visualizations, user interfaces, and other graphical applications. | LÖVE is a framework for making 2D games in Lua. |
| Scripting languages | Rust | Lua |
| Source code model | open_source | open_source |
| Support | The Bevy community page links to GitHub for issues and contributions, a Bevy Q&A site, and a Discord community. | The site directs users to its forums, Discord server, and subreddit for community help. |
| Target platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Web,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
| Use cases | Bevy is intended for making 2D and 3D games, visualizations, user interfaces, and other graphical applications. | The site says LÖVE has been used for commercial projects, game jams, and prototyping. |
Bevy plans
- Bevy EngineFree
- Bronze$5 a month
- Silver$10 a month
- Gold$25 a month
- Platinum$50 a month
- Titanium$100 a month
LÖVE plans
- LÖVEFree
Pick Bevy if…
Bevy may suit Rust developers building games or other graphical applications for its listed target platforms. It is best considered by people comfortable working with an engine that is still in development.
Pick LÖVE if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.