Bevy
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What both publish
| Fact | Bevy | Pygame |
|---|---|---|
| Dependencies | Bevy is built in pure Rust, while additional operating-system dependencies are needed for features such as windows, audio, and peripheral input. | Pygame depends on Python and SDL; its modules also use libraries including SDL_ttf, SDL_mixer, and SDL_image, while NumPy is required for surfarray. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Bevy is available as a library on crates.io and the getting-started guide shows adding it to a Rust project with cargo add bevy. | The installation guide recommends installing Pygame with pip and says it can compile from source if a wheel is unavailable for the platform. |
| Mobile export | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Bevy is a data-driven game engine built in Rust for making 2D and 3D games, visualizations, user interfaces, and other graphical applications. | Pygame is a Python library for making multimedia applications such as games, built on SDL. |
| Scripting languages | Rust | Python |
| Source code model | open_source | open_source |
| Target platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Web,iOS,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android |
Bevy plans
- Bevy EngineFree
- Bronze$5 a month
- Silver$10 a month
- Gold$25 a month
- Platinum$50 a month
- Titanium$100 a month
Pygame plans
- PygameFree
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 Pygame if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.