Latest version is 5.8.0 as I write this. But maybe you don’t need to wait author to update it on Itch to be up-to-date.
On Linux, proceed to the software center that your distribution provides and find “Minetest” and make sure it’s either from Flathub or latest package - from there, engine’s updates should be handled by your usual software update workflow.
On Windows, I don’t really know the best option, but maybe there is an auto-updating launcher for it. Just make sure it’s open source and audited. (Funny advice, since nobody has time for this, I know.) In any case, you always have official Downloads section.
This page seems to be unofficial (not sure) and has outdated version of the game, so I recommend going to the link in the bottom of description to check official webpage, source code, forums to ask questions etc.
Game launches through exe file in "bin" folder on Windows, for Linux I recommend checking Flatpak/Your distro repositories first and for Android version use Play Market or F-Droid (Android port overall is kinda bad, better play on PCs if you can)
This game is basically an engine for "Games" and "Mods", standard game is bare bones and just boring, but there is 1500 or so mods already in built-in Content Downloader, try them out!
Examples - MineClone 2 or 5 is a games for "Minecraft" expirience, NodeCore is a very hardcore "feature exploration" game, Mesecons is a mod that adds "redstone"-like logistics, i3 is the best inventory mod out there etc.
There is a lot of online servers out there, and a lot of them are with actual players online most of the time, so try them too.
No one can ban you from every server at once, because servers are independent and there is no centralised "account" system.
I don't know why this happens, but on my pixel 6 the mobile version from the play store freezes randomly, Mostly when I look up or down. Anyone know how to fix this?
If I understand correctly "Host Server" checkbox in main menu will basically do same as "Open to LAN" in MC, at least if you don't have static ip, opened router ports etc.
There are builds on Debian’s repositories for x86. If you want a more recent version though, check the Debian backports or maybe even ArchLinux32 if you’re willing to deal with dependency spaghetti. (Maybe also check previous work on static builds on Minetest’s GitHub issue tracker.)
Lookup Minetest spherical world. And then download v5.4.1 from the official website - or get the flathub/snep version. There is so much potential with this game.
it is called spheretest and is based on a really old version of minetest , also i would recommend to install 5.61+ because that version includes dynamic shadows + bloom shaders
Very solid game, fully open-source, but surprisingly it’s still not very popular. Has tons of mods and installer for them, look at the official site.
If you want to play Minecraft-style in it, use MineClone game mode. If you don’t like Minecraft or want something original, there are other subgames and servers with different style and gameplay.
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Latest version is 5.8.0 as I write this. But maybe you don’t need to wait author to update it on Itch to be up-to-date.
Please update the files to the latest version
Dude, you are hurting it by not correcting the instalation error. I would recomend to check how to fix it if you do not know how.
Minetest have a website where you can download the game http://minetest.net/
É um jogo otimo mas presisa ser otimizado
Bug: On the itch desktop app, when you click the install button it does not work.
ye where is the download?
Can't download-install from itch app.
me tooo
m i n e c r a f t
But open source
if i could just download. . .
oof.
Go to their official website
Thank you for making Minetest known on itch too! Keep this updated we want more people to know the project!
It's an open-scorce minecaft, which is great actually! gg
no it is not it is so much better than minecraft , (integrated shaders modding API , subgames ,mod installer ,etc)
ok i didn't know about those things
Random tips related to the game:
I don't know why this happens, but on my pixel 6 the mobile version from the play store freezes randomly, Mostly when I look up or down. Anyone know how to fix this?
Can someone tell me how to play locally with my friends without the need to host a whole server?
If I understand correctly "Host Server" checkbox in main menu will basically do same as "Open to LAN" in MC, at least if you don't have static ip, opened router ports etc.
thanks!
Thank you for making this! I hope this project continues. This really brings back what made minecraft great in the first place:
A game not owned by a multimillion-megacorp made by people who love it, supported by a community who loves to play and mod it.
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Can you make an game version that runs on a 32 bit linux system?
just get windows its so much better
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No. It's true!
true bro
He probably has a potato, that's why he is using 32 bit linux
((no offense))
Version 5.6.0 for Windows does not work for me
using Wine 1.6.20 (Gecko 2.21) on my
MX-15 Debian Jessie 32 bit Linux system.
windows is much worse actually here is my linux desktop , now try doing this in windows
what de is this?
There are builds on Debian’s repositories for x86. If you want a more recent version though, check the Debian backports or maybe even ArchLinux32 if you’re willing to deal with dependency spaghetti. (Maybe also check previous work on static builds on Minetest’s GitHub issue tracker.)
this is not an inspiration its just a texture pack
It is not. It's made from scratch using different language (and has very cool modding abilities)
minecraf
no, minetest
🤓
does this game have a dynamic lighting system?
there are mods for it
Lookup Minetest spherical world. And then download v5.4.1 from the official website - or get the flathub/snep version.
There is so much potential with this game.
The only thing missing are shaders.
it is called spheretest and is based on a really old version of minetest , also i would recommend to install 5.61+ because that version includes dynamic shadows + bloom shaders
What Are Nodes?
The nodes are the blocks that the world of minetest is made up of.
cool
your game is amazing but how do your friends join your server?
Hey, We love your game and the friendly community we found on the servers, we make videos on itch.io games we find, if you are interested here it is.
Is Minecraft.
XD
theres an installer issueshoe
wtf i cant install it whyyyy tf
outdated.. version 5.4.1 stable is out... ;-)
looks pretty cool
This game is broken
you go to bin and scroll down to open it
How do i open it
I am confused on how to open the game?
this is unofficial
Very solid game, fully open-source, but surprisingly it’s still not very popular. Has tons of mods and installer for them, look at the official site. If you want to play Minecraft-style in it, use MineClone game mode. If you don’t like Minecraft or want something original, there are other subgames and servers with different style and gameplay.
Este Juego es Para esas Personas que No les sirve el Minecraft Gratis o no lo pueden comprar (Como Yo)
TLauncher Amigo
Lacks some options like fov and sensitivity but noice anyway
It has both, look deeper in options.
I tryed to start the game but it dossent WORK?!
if you have any problems or bugs, you can seek for help in the place where the source code is stored. there are plenty of people there to help ^^
depending on the problem, there might be a solution available already :3
https://github.com/minetest/minetest
how to make a game i try and it failed :(
is it safe?
yea