Running python file from command prompt ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pygame'

I have this error when running the script from terminal but works from PyCharm

C:\Users\Username\PycharmProjects\Space Invaders>python main.py
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "main.py", line 1, in <module>
    import pygame
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pygame'

This is how my file directory looks: https://i.sstatic.net/s9qB5.png

I am using python 3.8 and pygame 2.0.1

Should I have to install pygame globally for me to run the script from command line? I have the package installed in a virtual environment.

Solution

You're trying to execute the script with global python which doesn't have the pygame package installed. So, you have to activate the virtual environment first. To do this, go to venv/Scripts/ and there will be an "activate" file that you need to execute. Once you have done this you can run your script and it should work.

More info on: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/venv.html