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Description

Pygame is a collection of Python modules specifically created for developing video games. By building upon the robust SDL library, Pygame empowers developers to craft comprehensive games and multimedia applications using the Python programming language. This library is remarkably versatile, functioning seamlessly across a wide range of platforms and operating systems. Moreover, Pygame is available for free, distributed under the LGPL license, permitting the development of open-source, freeware, shareware, and commercial games. As multi-core CPUs become increasingly common, leveraging these processors enables developers to enhance their game's performance significantly. Certain Pygame functions can release the notorious Python Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), achieving performance improvements typically associated with C code. The library employs optimized C and assembly code for its fundamental operations, resulting in performance enhancements, with C code often being 10 to 20 times faster than standard Python code, while assembly can surpass Python by over 100 times. Pygame is easily accessible on various operating systems, requiring only a simple installation command such as apt-get, emerge, or pkg_add to get started. This accessibility and performance scalability make it an attractive choice for both novice and experienced developers alike.

Description

Raylib is a straightforward and user-friendly library that makes video game programming accessible to all. It offers a coding experience that shuns complex interfaces, visual aids, and graphical tools, encouraging a pure, minimalist approach to programming. Instead of traditional API documentation or extensive tutorials, raylib focuses on a simple cheat sheet that outlines essential functions, supplemented by a vast array of examples to demonstrate practical usage. This approach reinforces the idea that one of the most effective ways to learn programming is by examining and understanding existing code. Compatible with numerous platforms, raylib has been successfully tested on various systems; however, it can also be easily adapted to any platform that supports the C language and OpenGL graphics. Furthermore, raylib boasts compatibility with over 60 different programming languages through bindings, enhancing its versatility. Users can also expand raylib's capabilities by integrating it with additional libraries, allowing for even greater functionality in their game development projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

FreeBSD Yes 
NetBSD Yes 
OpenBSD Yes 
Python Yes 
Android No 
Apple iPadOS No 
C No 
C# No 
DragonFly BSD No 
FreeBSD Jails No 
Go No 
Haiku No 
Lua No 
QNX Neutrino RTOS Yes 
R No 
Raspberry Pi OS No 
Ubuntu No 
Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi No 
Windows 11 No 
Zig No 

Integrations

FreeBSD Yes 
NetBSD Yes 
OpenBSD Yes 
Python Yes 
Android Yes 
Apple iPadOS Yes 
C Yes 
C# Yes 
DragonFly BSD Yes 
FreeBSD Jails Yes 
Go Yes 
Haiku Yes 
Lua Yes 
QNX Neutrino RTOS No 
R Yes 
Raspberry Pi OS Yes 
Ubuntu Yes 
Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Yes 
Windows 11 Yes 
Zig Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

pygame

Website

www.pygame.org/wiki/about

Vendor Details

Company Name

raylib

Website

www.raylib.com

Product Features

Product Features

Game Development

2D No 
3D No 
Analytics No 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management No 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

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