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Luanti

Play and build custom block-based sandbox worlds for free.

Free alternative to Minecraft

Download & runFreeWindows · macOS · Linux★ 13,858 GamesFun

Luanti (formerly Minetest) is an open-source voxel game platform. It lets you explore infinite block worlds, craft items, and install or build community mods and games.

✓ Good for

Fans of block building and sandbox survival games.

✕ Skip it if

People who want realistic high-end 3D graphics.

How to start

  1. Visit luanti.org to download for your OS.
  2. Install and launch the game.
  3. Create a world or install games from ContentDB.
Get it →GitHub repo

Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide

FAQ

Is Luanti free?

Yes, Luanti is completely free and open-source to download and play without any subscriptions or API keys.

Is Luanti safe to download?

It is open source (NOASSERTION license) with 13,858 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-09. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

Can Luanti run mods and custom games?

Yes, Luanti includes a built-in content browser called ContentDB that allows you to easily install community-made games, mods, and texture packs.

Compiled from the project README. 13,858 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License NOASSERTION · Last update 2026-11-09