Minetest

Minetest is an open-source voxel-based sandbox game and game engine. It was initially released in 2010 and has since gained a significant following among fans of sandbox games. The game is inspired by other popular voxel-based games but distinguishes itself through its open-source nature and modding capabilities.

In Minetest, players can gather resources, craft tools, build structures, and explore procedurally generated worlds. The game features a variety of biomes, including forests, deserts, mountains, and oceans, each with its own unique resources and challenges. Players can choose to play in survival mode, where they must manage their health and hunger, or in creative mode, which provides unlimited resources and the ability to fly.

One of the standout features of Minetest is its extensive modding support. The game's engine is designed to be highly modular, allowing players to add new content and functionality through mods. These mods can introduce new blocks, items, creatures, and even entirely new game mechanics. The game's community has created a vast array of mods, ranging from simple quality-of-life improvements to complex adventure maps and mini-games.

Minetest is cross-platform, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Its open-source nature has led to the creation of several forks and variants, each with its own unique features and communities. The game's development is ongoing, with regular updates and new features being added by its dedicated team of developers and contributors.