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Box2D

A widely used open C++ 2D physics engine for bodies, collision, joints, continuous detection, and queries.

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Stable algorithms, predictable APIs, and many engine integrations reduce custom collision-system risk.

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Find engines, frameworks, code libraries, version control, and production automation.

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Physical realism is not game feel; tune timesteps, scale, sleeping, and contact callbacks around gameplay.

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