Absolutely! Python is totally capable of creating engaging, polished 3D games—you don’t have to limit yourself to 2D with Pygame. There are several powerful libraries and engines that let you build 3D experiences with Python, ranging from lightweight prototyping tools to full-featured production engines. Here are my top recommendations to get you started:

1. Ursina Engine #

• Why it stands out: Super beginner-friendly, with a clean, concise syntax that lets you whip up a 3D prototype in minutes. It’s built on top of Panda3D but strips away most of the complexity, making it perfect for newbies.
• Quick example: A simple rotating cube with a first-person camera (run this after installing Ursina with pip install ursina):

from ursina import *

app = Ursina()

# Spawn an orange cube
cube = Entity(model='cube', color=color.orange, scale=(2,2,2))

# Add a first-person controller so you can move around
player = FirstPersonController()

def update():
    # Rotate the cube every frame
    cube.rotation_y += time.dt * 50

app.run()

• Best for: Rapid prototyping, small to mid-sized 3D games, educational projects, or anyone who wants to see results fast.

2. Panda3D #

• Why it stands out: A mature, battle-tested engine used in commercial games (like Toontown Rewritten). It gives you full control over graphics, physics, audio, and more, with extensive documentation and a supportive community.
• Quick example: Setting up a basic 3D scene with a spinning camera:

from direct.showbase.ShowBase import ShowBase
import math

class My3DApp(ShowBase):
    def __init__(self):
        ShowBase.__init__(self)

        # Load a simple cube model (Panda3D comes with default models)
        self.scene = self.loader.loadModel("models/box")
        self.scene.reparentTo(self.render)
        # Scale and position the cube
        self.scene.setScale(0.5, 0.5, 0.5)
        self.scene.setPos(-2, 4, 0)

        # Add a task to spin the camera around the cube
        self.taskMgr.add(self.spinCameraTask, "SpinCameraTask")

    def spinCameraTask(self, task):
        # Calculate rotation angle based on time
        angleDegrees = task.time * 6.0
        angleRadians = angleDegrees * (math.pi / 180.0)
        # Move camera in a circle around the cube
        self.camera.setPos(20 * math.sin(angleRadians), -20 * math.cos(angleRadians), 3)
        self.camera.setHpr(angleDegrees, 0, 0)
        return task.cont

app = My3DApp()
app.run()

• Best for: Ambitious 3D games, simulations, interactive visualizations, or anyone who needs professional-grade tools.

3. PyOpenGL #

• Why it stands out: If you want to get down to the nitty-gritty of 3D graphics, PyOpenGL is a wrapper for the OpenGL API that lets you build custom renderers from scratch. You’ll handle shaders, vertex buffers, and projection matrices directly—great for learning how graphics pipelines work.
• Heads up: This has a steeper learning curve, but it’s incredibly rewarding if you want to understand the underlying mechanics of 3D rendering.
• Quick example: A basic OpenGL window with a rotating wireframe cube (requires pygame and pyopengl installed):

import pygame
from pygame.locals import *
from OpenGL.GL import *
from OpenGL.GLU import *

# Define cube vertices and edges
vertices = (
    (1, -1, -1), (1, 1, -1), (-1, 1, -1), (-1, -1, -1),
    (1, -1, 1), (1, 1, 1), (-1, -1, 1), (-1, 1, 1)
)

edges = (
    (0,1), (1,2), (2,3), (3,0),
    (4,5), (5,6), (6,7), (7,4),
    (0,4), (1,5), (2,6), (3,7)
)

def draw_cube():
    glBegin(GL_LINES)
    for edge in edges:
        for vertex in edge:
            glVertex3fv(vertices[vertex])
    glEnd()

def main():
    pygame.init()
    display = (800, 600)
    pygame.display.set_mode(display, DOUBLEBUF | OPENGL)

    # Set up perspective projection
    gluPerspective(45, (display[0]/display[1]), 0.1, 50.0)
    glTranslatef(0.0, 0.0, -5)

    while True:
        for event in pygame.event.get():
            if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
                pygame.quit()
                return

        # Rotate the cube every frame
        glRotatef(1, 3, 1, 1)
        glClear(GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT | GL_DEPTH_BUFFER_BIT)
        draw_cube()
        pygame.display.flip()
        pygame.time.wait(10)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

• Best for: Custom 3D engine development, graphics research, or projects where you need full control over every aspect of rendering.

4. Godot Engine (with Python Support) #

• Why it stands out: While Godot uses its own GDScript by default, it has official Python support via plugins (like the Python 3 plugin). It’s a full-featured, open-source engine with a visual editor, so you can build 3D games with a mix of drag-and-drop design and Python code.
• Best for: 2D and 3D games of all sizes, from indie projects to commercial releases—especially if you want a balance between ease of use and flexibility.

Quick Getting Started Tips #

• If you’re new to 3D game dev, start with Ursina—it’s the fastest way to get a working 3D scene up and running.
• If you want to learn the fundamentals of 3D graphics, dive into PyOpenGL.
• For production-level games, Panda3D or Godot (with Python) are solid, reliable choices.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者HydraHigh