Minecraft
Minecraft is a 2011 sandbox survival game developed by Mojang, founded by Markus "Notch" Persson, after years in a widely followed public beta. Its blocky, procedurally generated world can be freely mined and rebuilt into almost anything imaginable.
By day you gather wood, stone, and ore to craft tools, weapons, and shelter; by night you fend off monsters like creepers and skeletons that emerge in the dark. Beyond survival, its creative mode grants unlimited resources for elaborate builds, while redstone lets players wire up working logic circuits and contraptions. It became a global cultural phenomenon and one of the best-selling games ever made, spawning a vast modding scene, educational editions, spin-offs, and endless community creations and servers.
It is available on virtually every modern platform, supports cross-play, and continues to receive regular updates, cementing its status as the defining sandbox of its generation.
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Modern alternatives to Minecraft, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft | € 29,99 | Not on Steam | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Vintage Story Indie | € 22,99 | Not on Steam | PC, Mac, Linux |
Minecraft
€ 29,99The ongoing block-building sandbox with survival and creative modes.
Minecraft runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Vintage Story Indie
€ 22,99A survival sandbox with deep crafting and a grittier tone.
Vintage Story runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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