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Block worlds and the tools that build them
Guides, explainers and indie finds for people who like sandbox games, voxel art and making things in games. Checked against developer sources and dated, so you know how fresh it is.
Featured
Voxel games
Hytale Chapter 1: Release Date, Goblins, Runes and What Changes
Hytale Chapter 1 is due on 12 October 2026. Here is what the update adds, what stays for later, and how to get your worlds and servers ready.
Latest
Voxel games
Games Like Minecraft, Sorted by What You Actually Want
Looking for a game like Minecraft? Vintage Story, Teardown, Luanti and Hytale each take the block-world idea in a different direction. Here is which one suits you.
Guide
Luanti for Beginners: Install It and Pick Your First Game
Luanti, formerly Minetest, is a free voxel game platform that ships without a game. Here is how to install it, which game to try first, and how mods and servers work.
Creation tools
Free Voxel Editors Compared: MagicaVoxel, Goxel and Blockbench
MagicaVoxel, Goxel and Blockbench are all free, but they suit different jobs. Compare platforms, licences, export formats and which one fits your project.
Explainer
What Is a Voxel Game? Blocks, Grids and Why They Matter
A voxel game builds its world from a 3D grid you can change. Here is what voxels are, how block games and true voxel games differ, and why it matters when you play.