Minecraft is undisputedly one of the best games in the history of the gaming industry, and for the most dedicated fans, it is the best game ever. The reason for this is the unique gameplay and wide opportunities that Minecraft provides to the player. The main essence of the game is construction. By combining many different blocks, you can build anything. There is no specific plot in the game, so each player independently chooses the goal of the game. In the survival mode, in addition to creating tools and construction, you also need to defend against evil mobs and get food. In creative mode, you can build peacefully without restrictions. Many players are also attracted by the multiplayer, in which you can build with friends. Besides Minecraft, there are many games with similar mechanics, and in this article, you will find the best ones.
Minetest
Minetest is one of the most famous alternatives to Minecraft, and at the same time, it is not just a game, but also an engine for creating Minecraft-like games. Here you can do almost everything the same as in Minecraft: collect resources, craft, build houses, fight mobs, and also play with other players. But the most interesting thing is that thanks to the tech-savvy fans of the game, there are thousands of interesting mods for Minetest, and the game itself is free to play.
Realmcraft
Realmcraft is another free alternative to Minecraft, only unlike Minetest, it's built for mobile devices, not PC. Although you can install Bluestacks and play Realmcraft on PC with it. Realmcraft has all the indispensable features fans love Minecraft for: an endless procedurally generated cube world, unlimited building in creative mode, and mob combat in survival mode. There is also a prototype for multiplayer (Worlds mode), in which you can build with friends.
Terraria
Terraria is perceived by many gamers as a 2D clone of Minecraft, due to the fact that many of the game's functions (gathering resources, crafting, building) are the same. But nevertheless, these games are slightly different. Namely, Terraria contains more RPG elements. So, here you are engaged in clearing the dungeon, fighting mobs and their bosses (there are enemies in Minecraft too, but in Terraria they are more diverse), collect loot and choose from many types of weapons and armor to make your character stronger.
LEGO Worlds
LEGO Worlds is a Minecraft-style sandbox that instead of the standard cube blocks, you'll find bricks in the style of the famous LEGO toy sets. You play as a man who wants to become a master builder. Before that, he will have to explore many worlds and complete quests of civilians in order to discover new parts for construction and tokens for the spaceship. At first, to transform the world, you will use ready-made structures (buildings, cars, helicopters), but when you unlock the parts, you can create everything from scratch.
Terasology
Terasology is another Minecraft-like game in which you can craft and build in a cube world. However, there are several unique features in Terasology. When you start the game, smaller and more accurate blocks, as well as realistic textures of water and sky, immediately catch your eye. There is also a more extensive crafting system here, which will delight gamers who like more challenging games. Also here you will meet NPC characters who can help you collect resources and craft.
The Blockheads
The Blockheads is a 2D Minecraft sandbox with a moving screen. It is necessary to collect resources, create items, and get food on time. In addition to the basic functions present in other similar games, here you have to adapt to changing climates and temperatures, complete challenging quests, and even ride a donkey. In addition, here you can play with friends and even communicate via voice chat.
Creativerse
Creativerse will impress those players who like Minecraft's features but don't really like the cubic graphics. Also, the game world is full of all sorts of mysteries. Deeper into the dungeons, you can find technology from the future, as well as fight evil creatures. The locations here are very diverse: a spaceship, a pirate ship, jungle, antiquity, etc. You can enjoy these adventures alone or with friends. Otherwise, the concept of the game is the same as in Minecraft: you explore the world and try to survive in it for as long as possible.
No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is a kind of space Minecraft in which you have to survive by all means in open space together with other players. Here you will get acquainted with many types of aliens, you will be able to freely move between trillions of unique planets, collect resources, and build your colonies. If you wish, you can enjoy story quests (about 30 hours) that will reveal the secrets of this diverse universe of astronauts and aliens.
Craft the World
Craft the World is a hybrid of 2D Terraria-style sandboxes with God-simulator games like Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress. You start the game by managing one gnome, and then you manage an entire settlement. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the wards, to get resources and food in time, to provide the dwarves with decent equipment. Enemies of different types living near you will now and then try to take over your settlement. Therefore, create traps, strengthen the fortress, and help the gnomes in battle with spells.
Space Engineers
Like No Man's Sky, Space Engineers is a space sandbox that gives you the opportunity to explore the vast expanses of the Universe, as well as build ships and even entire space stations. To become a space engineer, you can't just randomly combine blocks to create something visually similar to a ship. No, everything here is somewhat more complicated and realistic. To enjoy the game, you will have to delve into the laws of physics and how the engines function so that you can actually fly your ship.
