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Armory3D vs Pygame

Armory3D logo

Armory3D

Software

Open-source 3D game engine integrated with Blender

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pygame logo

Pygame

Software

Python library for game development

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Armory3D compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch; Pygame licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, no paid tier
  • They diverge on capability: Armory3D covers Blender integration, Pygame covers Graphics rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Armory3D and Pygame actually diverge.

Attributes where Armory3D and Pygame differ
AttributeArmory3DPygame
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Html5, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux, Android
Founded20162000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Armory3D

  • Blender integration
  • 3D graphics rendering
  • Physics engine (Bullet)
  • Audio system
  • Haxe scripting
  • Particle effects
  • Skeletal animation
  • Material system

Only in Pygame

  • Graphics rendering
  • Audio playback
  • Input handling
  • Sprite system
  • Collision detection
  • Font rendering
  • Animation support
  • Event system

Both cover

  • Open-source
  • Local deployment
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Linux support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Armory3D

  • 3D game developmentnot Pygame
  • Blender-based gamesnot Pygame
  • Web gamesnot Pygame

Pygame

  • 2D game developmentnot Armory3D
  • Game prototypingnot Armory3D
  • Educational gamesnot Armory3D
  • Learning game developmentnot Armory3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Armory3D

  • Compiled binaries are sold to fund the project while the source code itself is free to build from scratch

Pygame

  • Licensed under GNU LGPL v2.1, free to use even in closed-source and commercial games, no paid tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Armory3D

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine
    • Blender integration
    • 3D graphics

Pygame

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full library
    • Python support
    • Graphics rendering

Which should you pick?

Choose Armory3D if

  • You need blender integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android.
  • You also want 3d graphics rendering.
Armory3D review

Choose Pygame if

  • You need graphics rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android.
  • You also want audio playback.
Pygame review

Questions people ask

Is Armory3D or Pygame better?
Neither clearly leads. Armory3D starts at Free and Pygame at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Armory3D or Pygame?
Armory3D starts at Free and Pygame at Free.
Does Armory3D or Pygame run on more platforms?
Armory3D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Html5, Android. Pygame runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Android.
Can I use Armory3D for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Armory3D best used for?
Armory3D is most often used for 3d game development, blender-based games, web games. Of those, 3d game development and blender-based games are not what Pygame is typically brought in for.
What can Armory3D do that Pygame cannot?
Armory3D covers Blender integration, 3D graphics rendering, Physics engine (Bullet), Audio system. Pygame covers Graphics rendering, Audio playback, Input handling, Sprite system. Both handle Open-source, Local deployment, Windows support, Macos support.
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