Physics Overview

Dill Pixel provides two physics plugins to suit different game development needs:

• Snap Physics: A lightweight, performance-focused 2D physics system ideal for platformers and simple collision-based games
• Matter Physics: A full-featured physics engine integration using Matter.js, suitable for complex physics simulations

Choosing a Physics Plugin

Snap Physics

Best for:

• Platformers and endless runners
• Games requiring basic collision detection
• Mobile-first games where performance is critical
• Simple projectile physics

Matter Physics

Best for:

• Physics-based puzzle games
• Complex body interactions and constraints
• Realistic gravity and force simulations
• Games requiring advanced physics features

Caution

Only one physics plugin should be active at a time in your game. While it’s possible to use both, this isn’t recommended due to performance implications and potential conflicts.

Performance Considerations

• Snap Physics is more performant for simple collision detection and basic physics needs, making it ideal for mobile games
• Matter Physics provides more realistic physics but comes with additional overhead
• Both plugins support debug visualization, which should be disabled in production

Tip

For mobile games or projects where performance is critical, start with Snap Physics and only switch to Matter Physics if you need its advanced features.

See the individual plugin documentation for detailed setup and usage instructions:

• Snap Physics Plugin
• Matter Physics Plugin