Minetest is an open-source clone of the sandbox game Minecraft. It allows players to explore and interact with a vast procedurally generated world, build structures, mine resources, craft items, and engage in various activities. Minetest provides a flexible and modifiable environment where players can customize gameplay mechanics, create their own game modes, and add new content through user-created mods. With its simple yet powerful game engine, Minetest encourages creativity and collaboration, making it a popular choice for both casual players and developers looking to experiment with game design and modding.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| easy to use | no built-in interaction in VR |
| very flexible, many mods available, some especially for education (see below) | own server necessary for sharing (but: self-hosting possible for up to 10 users) |
| models can be exported to use in Mozilla Hubs etc. | |
| free to use, open-source |
Use in teaching to
It is possible to export the construct to a format that Mozilla Hubs can use - this allows for a visual presentation of the project in VR.
The mod used for exporting is called Meshport.
For more use cases, see Minetest Use Cases and below on a website about Minetest for Education.