Game engine with python scripting?

Question

Looking to put together a 3D side-scrolling action platformer. Since this is my first time trying to put together a non-simple adventure game, I'm at a loss for which engine to consider.

I would prefer one that supports scripting in python, since that's my primary language. Without tight controls, the game will suck... so speed is a priority. Cross-platform is also important to me.

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Active game engines with Python scripting

• Panda3D is a framework and requires low-level programming
• pyglet is a multimedia library and requires low-level programming

Inactive game engines with Python scripting

• ratcave (based on pyglet, inactive since 2018)
• Engendro 3D (inactive since 2018)
• PySoy3D (inactive since 2016)
• Delta3D (inactive since 2016)
• sylphis3d (inactive since 2015)
• Eden (based on Panda3D, inactive since 2014)
• Python-Ogre (inactive)
• Blender Game Engine (discontinued)
• The OGRE engine used to have 3rd party Python bindings, as of 1.10 official Python bindings. As of 2.2 there is no official or 3rd party Python support.

Answer 2

Panda3D: http://www.panda3d.org/

It's a 3D game engine written in C++ but specifically designed for use in Python. Disney has used it for some of its games in the past, including 2 MMOs. There is support for shaders, etc., and is BSD licensed. Windows, Mac, and Linux are all supported, and there appears to be a browser plugin. I haven't used it personally, though.

Answer 3

Try PyGame and PyOpenGL together, here are some examples.

You also may use the Blender Game Engine.