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The best free alternative to Minecraft is Luanti (formerly Minetest), which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Minecraft and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Minecraft are SurvivalCraft, Terasology, Veloren and VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2).

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Venture into endless 3D worlds where creativity meets exploration and survival. Craft, build, and explore to your heart’s content against ongoing challenges.

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Minecraft alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2024
  1. Freeminer icon
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    Freeminer is an open source sandbox game inspired by Minecraft.

    38 Freeminer alternatives
    A new day dawns

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    Freeminer Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Portable
    3.  Building game
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  2. Muck icon
     3 likes

    Trapped in the muck on an island, alone or with your friends, try to survive as long as possible by using the resources you find around the island.

    90 Muck alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam

    Muck Features

    1.  Player vs Enviroment
    2.  Single player
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Online co-op
    5.  Procedurally generated
    6.  Crafting
    Muck iconMinecraft Icon

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  3. Growtopia icon
     13 likes

    Growtopia is a multiplayer sandbox platformer with crafting. There are an infinite number of worlds where you can create with friends. Everything in the world can be grown from trees. Discover new items by mixing the seeds of trees you already have.

    25 Growtopia alternatives
    Make friends and make them build things for you!

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine

    Growtopia Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Live sandbox
    3.  Free to play
    Discontinued

    Growtopia servers have been shut down.

    Growtopia iconMinecraft Icon

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  4. Minecraft Earth icon
     2 likes

    Experience Minecraft in AR!.

    94 Minecraft Earth alternatives
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    Minecraft Earth screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Minecraft Earth Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Portable
    3.  Multiplayer
    4.  Single player
    5.  Augmented Reality
    Discontinued

    discontinued online-only game

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  5. Hytale icon
     7 likes

    Hytale is a upcoming sandbox game.

    15 Hytale alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Hytale iconMinecraft Icon

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    Comments about Hytale as an Alternative to Minecraft
     
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    Hytale is a superb alternative to Minecraft. Imagine Minecraft but made by those who play it. Hytale introduces a custom built-in modding studio, a new system of building, attacks, exploration, and above all, Hytale has made it's version of Minecraft into a more realistic Minecraft having animals with realistic movements and autonomous actions. Many other features are packed into Hytale. Visit hytale.com/game to find out more.

    Positive commentJun 14, 2020
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    • Hytale is Free and ProprietaryMinecraft is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Blockade 3D icon
     2 likes

    Use guns, tanks, and even shovels to kill your enemy in different game-modes. Use your bricks to build shelters, walls, and stairways, or you can use your shovel or other tool to dig your way into enemy territory.

    17 Blockade 3D alternatives
    Zombie in Infection

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Blockade 3D Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Sandbox
    Blockade 3D iconMinecraft Icon

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  7. Lamecraft icon
     4 likes

    Minecraft clone for Playstation Portable (PSP).

    79 Lamecraft alternatives
    Lamecraft screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Playstation

    Lamecraft Features

    1.  Homebrew
    2.  Minecraft
    Discontinued

    Github repository has been archived by the owner on Mar 10, 2022.

    Lamecraft iconMinecraft Icon

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