# 2D Vehicles

6 Hacker News commenters recommended 2D Vehicles and 1 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 1 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** Recommended for its realistic-feeling physics and fun handling despite simple graphics. One player reported the d key does not turn for them, while shift+d and the arrow keys do.

## Why people recommend it

- Realistic physics with simple modelling (2 comments): "I like the way you have modelled the physics as simply as possible while still giving a realistic feel" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50042079)) "Thank you for a great little physics engine" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50037342))
- Fun to play despite simple graphics (2 comments): "This feels incredible to play, even with the simple graphics." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50037566)) "It still feels great to play!" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50036176))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Hole Punch](https://hackerapproved.com/p/hole-punch.md): 27 recommend
- [Sandboxels](https://hackerapproved.com/p/sandboxels.md): 10 recommend
- [A Slower Speed of Light by MIT Game Lab](https://hackerapproved.com/p/a-slower-speed-of-light.md): 5 recommend

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "2D Vehicles", https://hackerapproved.com/p/2d-vehicles/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).