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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 29, 2024 11:55pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9f21c57e