Description

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

Suggested use cases

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.

https://www.minetest.net/education/