Best Free Games Like Minecraft Top Sandbox & Crafting Games like Minecraft

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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Minecraft alternatives are mainly Sandbox Games but may also be Crafting Games or Survival Games.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Minecraft.
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Minecraft alternatives page was last updated Oct 2, 2024
  1. Ylands icon
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    Ylands is a unique sandbox adventure game which allows you to explore your creativity. It is also a platform for making custom games, ranging from simple scenarios to sophisticated game modes.

    18 Ylands alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ylands Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game
    3.  Sandbox
    4.  Blocks
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  2. Block Miner icon
     4 likes

    This is a MineCraft based online multiplayer mining game. Mine, craft and build with you're friends!

    23 Block Miner alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Block Miner Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game
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  3. Crey icon
     2 likes

    CREY is a free, fast and playful way of making games and experiences. A creative platform.

    22 Crey alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Crey Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game
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  4. iLands icon
     3 likes

    Build your dream island in a 3D, blocky world! Play with friends in real-time!

    • Claim your own randomly-generated iLand and customize it to your liking.
    • Build into the sky, over the water, or under the ground. The only limit is your imagination!
    • Relax on the beach, discover.
    51 iLands alternatives
    iLands screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Facebook

    iLands Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game
    3.  Blocks
    iLands iconMinecraft Icon

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  5. RealmCraft icon
     2 likes

    RealmCraft is a sandbox construction game with 3D procedurally generated infinity world. Create and break apart various kinds of blocks, explore the environment, gather resources, craft weapons, build shelter and take part in combat with dangerous opponents.

    22 RealmCraft alternatives
    Worlds Exploration

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
    • itch.io
    • Oculus Rift

    RealmCraft Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Blueprint Function
    3.  Building game
    4.  Creation mode
    5.  Building blocks
    6.  Exploration
    7.  Crafting
    8.  Kid friendly
    9.  First person view
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  6. Adventure Box icon
     3 likes

    Create your own worlds (or import them from Minecraft) and then fill them with life - characters, stories, battles and loot. Then publish your worlds online for players to visit and explore. You will also be able to connect your worlds together, or to other game maker's...

    14 Adventure Box alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Top Adventure Box Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play
    3.  Voxel-editor
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  Quests
    6.  Ranking
    7.  Custom characters
    8.  Embeddable
    9.  Voxel-based geometry
    10.  Triggers
    11.  Interactive storytelling
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  7. FreeCraft icon
     2 likes

    FreeCraft is a free block building adventure game. Build and craft to survive. You are only limited by your imagination. Features:

    • Completely free!
    • Gorgeous 3D graphics. This is the most beautiful 3D block building game ever created
    • Zombie mode: Build a home to protect your.
    58 FreeCraft alternatives
    FreeCraft screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    FreeCraft Features

    1.  Building game
    2.  Minecraft
    3.  Blocks
    4.  Sandbox
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