- Runs todayNot checked yet
- Design todayNot judged yet
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- Released
- 2009
- Developer
- Mojang Studios
- Platforms today
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Last checked
- October 30, 2026
Synopsis
A sandbox game set in a procedurally generated world made of blocks. You gather resources, craft tools and shelters, and fight or avoid monsters at night in survival mode, or build freely in creative mode. The Java version runs on desktop computers and is known for its large modding community.
What people say
Reviewers praise the open-ended freedom, the satisfaction of discovering how its systems fit together, and building alongside friends. Java Edition's modding depth gets particular credit in later retrospectives. The most common criticism is the lack of guidance: players often need an outside wiki to find mechanics such as brewing, and survival can be punishing for newcomers. The base game is also seen as thin without mods.
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Playability today
Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.
Runs today
- ? Sold today from an official store (not checked yet)
- ? Runs on current Windows without fan patches (not checked yet)
- ? Single-player works without an internet connection (not checked yet)
- ? All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks) (not checked yet)
- ? Supports modern resolutions and widescreen (not checked yet)
- ? Full controller support or remappable controls (not checked yet)
- ? Steam Deck Verified or Playable, or a native handheld version (not checked yet)
- ? No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account (not checked yet)
- ? No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions (not checked yet)
- ? No known game-breaking bugs in the current version (not checked yet)
Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked with a question mark count once someone has checked them.
Design today
Not judged yet. Someone has to play it first: we check whether the controls, menus, saving, onboarding, pacing and camera still feel good next to games made today.
