Minecraft Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Minecraft for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Luanti (formerly Minetest), which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Minecraft and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Minecraft are SurvivalCraft, Creativerse: The Definitive Edition, Terasology and Veloren.

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  1. NodeCore icon
     6 likes

    Original voxel game about emergent mechanics and exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Minetest
     
  2. Mini World is a 3D free-to-play sandbox game about adventure, exploration, and creating your dream worlds. There is no grinding or leveling up. No IAP gate that locks features from free to play players. Everyone can enjoy the game’s full features with great freedom

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  3. Blockland icon
     15 likes

    Blockland is an online multiplayer game where you build things with bricks. It's like playing with legos on the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Blockland vs Minecraft Comments
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    a fun game to play with friends and alot of mods. sadly the multiplayer isn't as alive as it was

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Blockland is Paid and ProprietaryMinecraft is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Manic Digger icon
     13 likes

    Manic Digger is an open-source implementation of block-building games, like the famous game Minecraft.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Mythruna icon
     18 likes

    Mythruna is a game under construction combining extensive world building, crafting, and sandbox elements with just a touch of role-playing. When completed, Mythruna will be a unique gaming experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Brickadia icon
     3 likes

    A multiplayer brick building game that gives you the tools to create and play, your way. Build and invent with your friends, or blow them to smithereens!

    16 Brickadia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
     
  7. Eco icon
     8 likes

    Eco is an online game where players must collaborate to build a civilization in a world where everything they do affects the environment. All resources come from a simulated ecosystem, with thousands of plants and animals simulating 24/7.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  8. Scrap Mechanic is an all-new creative multiplayer sandbox game which drops you right into a world where you quite literally engineer your own adventures! Choose from the 100+ building parts you have at your disposal and create anything from crazy transforming vehicles to a house...

    8 Scrap Mechanic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  9. Novetus icon
     10 likes

    Tired of the roblox tyranny and greed? The Novetus community game is the solution! Novetus was made to improve on RBXLegacy, with the addition of new features that enhance the launcher for mod development, player customization, and overall usability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Roblox
     
  10. DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
     
  11. Freeminer icon
     10 likes

    Freeminer is an open source sandbox game inspired by Minecraft.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
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