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2011USK 6PC

The definitive sandbox: mine, craft, survive the nights and build anything you can imagine in an endless procedurally generated block world, solo or with friends on servers. The Java Edition adds a massive modding community on top.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Building and crafting
  • Open world
  • Resources and survival
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In short: Games like Minecraft: Java Edition

Each of these 9 games shares something of what makes Minecraft: Java Edition special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me High difficulty, Survival

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

Horror Turn-based combat High difficulty Roguelike runs Shooter Pixel art Grind Survival PvP Open world Card game Allow all again

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Astroneer

88 %Match

2019USK 0PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable91 % positive29.99 €

Delivers what excites you about Minecraft: Java Edition: building and crafting, a sandbox with your own goals as well as an open world.

As an astronaut you explore colorful planets, reshape terrain like clay with your terrain tool, and build bases with automated production chains. A relaxed mix of discovery, gathering and tinkering, solo or in co-op.

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Hytale

Sandbox with your own goals

A voxel sandbox adventure that blends block building and exploring a procedurally generated fantasy world with RPG-style combat, dungeons and creatures. Powerful modding and server tools turn it into a platform for custom minigames and worlds.

Terraria

Sandbox with your own goals

A 2D sandbox adventure where you dig, build and craft while ever-tougher bosses unlock new gear tiers and biomes. Its huge item pool and hidden secrets make it a near-endless experience, especially with friends.

Aloft

Sandbox with your own goals

In Aloft you turn floating islands into flying skyships and explore a cloud-filled world solo or in co-op. This survival sandbox focuses on laid-back building, discovery and curing a fungus-ravaged ecosystem.

No Man's Sky

Lots to discover

A near-infinite procedurally generated universe where you hop freely between vivid alien planets, gather resources, build bases and upgrade your ships. Years of free updates have turned it into a relaxed sci-fi sandbox with optional co-op.

Stormworks: Build and Rescue

Building and crafting

A physics sandbox where you build boats, helicopters and vehicles block by block, program them with microcontrollers, and use them on rescue missions in stormy seas. The appeal is in engineering and experimenting, solo or in co-op.

Outbound

Lots to discover

You build a cozy home on wheels and travel through a colorful open world. Live off-grid with solar, wind and water power, grow crops, and customize your vehicle, alone or with up to three friends.

Core Keeper

Sandbox with your own goals

A mining sandbox adventure in a vast underground world where you dig, build, craft, farm and fight bosses, solo or with up to eight players. The mystery of the ancient Core drives your exploration.

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