Pygame

Spec sheet

Purpose

Pygame is a Python library for making multimedia applications such as games, built on SDL.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

License

Pygame is distributed under GNU LGPL version 2.1, and the project states that closed-source and commercial games are allowed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

2D graphics

Pygame provides tools for 2D graphics and animation, including images, rectangles, and polygon shapes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Dependencies

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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Documentation and support

The project provides tutorials, reference documentation, examples, a bug tracker, and communication tools for getting in touch with the team.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Game tools

The library includes collision detection and sprite management features.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Input

Pygame provides functions for handling keyboard, mouse, and joystick input.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The installation guide recommends installing Pygame with pip and says it can compile from source if a wheel is unavailable for the platform.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pygame.org

Mobile export

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

Modules

Its documented modules include display, drawing, events, fonts, images, joystick, keyboard, mouse, mixer, sprites, and timing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pygame.org

Notable limitation

The documentation notes that some Pygame modules are not included on all platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pygame.org

Platform support

The installation guide lists wheels for Linux and Windows x86 and x64, and Mac x64 and arm64; it also provides platform-specific instructions for Windows, Mac, and Unix distributions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pygame.org

Python requirement

Pygame requires Python; the installation guide recommends using the latest Python version and says Python 2 is no longer supported.Read 11 Oct 2026 · pygame.org

Scripting languages

PythonRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

Sound

Pygame supports playing and manipulating sound and music, including WAV, MP3, and OGG formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Source code model

open_sourceRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

Target platforms

Windows,macOS,Linux,AndroidRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Game Engine Software#48 of 928.2