box2d ☆
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Description:
2D physics engine for games
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: physics game-development 2d simulation c++
Install: brew install box2d
About:
Box2D is a feature-rich 2D rigid body physics engine written in C++ by Erin Catto. It provides a robust and performant solution for simulating collisions, rigid body dynamics, and complex interactions in 2D games and simulations.
Key Features:
  • Rigid body dynamics with collision detection
  • Continuous collision detection for fast-moving objects
  • Joints (revolute, prismatic, distance, etc.)
  • Optimized for performance and stability
Use Cases:
  • Physics simulation in 2D video games
  • Interactive animations and simulations
  • Educational projects for game physics
Alternatives:
  • Chipmunk2D – Another popular 2D physics library, known for its simplicity and ease of integration.
  • Matter.js – A 2D physics engine for the web, written in JavaScript, suitable for browser-based games.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Dec 29, 2024 11:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9f21c57e
Sep 11, 2024 10:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP f0510346
Sep 30, 2023 7:17am 0 VERSION_BUMP c43d08cd
Mar 1, 2023 4:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c65c8b97
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