Luanti (formerly Minetest)

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Luanti (formerly Minetest) is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Luanti is a single-player simulation game that offers a block-based game platform for creative building and exploration. Despite its engaging sandbox environment, the game is currently full of bugs that may affect gameplay. It provides a unique experience for those interested in construction and world-building.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,195 reviews

monetization9 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game is a beautifully crafted experience with a strong community and a lot of respect for the creators.
It offers a vast world with deep exploration and customization options through mods, making it a great alternative to Minecraft.
The game runs well on various platforms and allows for cross-platform play, enhancing the multiplayer experience.

The controls are clunky and difficult to get used to, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly when loading worlds or using certain features, which can lead to lost progress.
The mobile version lacks polish compared to the PC version, with issues like poor UI and limited functionality.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
47%
35%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and poorly optimized, particularly for mobile devices. While some appreciate the creativity the game offers, others find the visuals lacking, often comparing them unfavorably to Minecraft. Frequent issues such as freezing, lag, and graphical artifacts further detract from the overall experience.
- “Graphics are great, the main problem is that it is virtually impossible to play on a phone.”
- “It plays a lot like Minecraft in terms of graphics and gameplay, but it does offer extra modding features to extend things even more.”
- “This is a brilliant game like MCPE. Today I was going through YouTube and I read about MCPE vs Minetest. I saw that both graphics were almost the same, so I opened the Play Store and downloaded it.”
- “Freezes all the time; graphics are stupid and won't load right.”
- “It's store-brand Minecraft with janky touch controls and visuals one step below 2010 alpha.”
- “This time the graphics are freaking awful if it rains.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users highly praise the monetization model of Luanti, highlighting that it is completely free and devoid of ads, which enhances the overall gaming experience. Many appreciate the absence of intrusive advertisements, contrasting it with other similar games that rely on ad revenue. Overall, the lack of ads and the free access are seen as significant advantages, making it a recommended choice among players.
- “The best thing about this game is that there are no ads.”
- “A great free app with no ads.”
- “Most important advantage is no ads and no unnecessary app permissions.”
- “Also, FYI, there is a rip-off app of this game that floods you with ads.”
- “I like the multiplayer, but some developers copy the game and fill it with ads to make a profit.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with touch controls, particularly during combat. While some players appreciate the quick loading times and ad-free experience, many express frustration over the game's tendency to lock up and malfunction, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the stability issues seem to overshadow the game's positive aspects.
- “It loads quickly and runs great; it is 100% ad-free and open source.”
- “It's kind of fun and not too buggy.”
- “The worst touch control is the combat mechanics; you have to hold your finger on the screen over the enemy you're trying to damage. Not only does this take time, but it's also very buggy. If you don't hold your tap over the enemy when you're about to swing, it won't do damage, and sometimes it doesn't swing at all.”
- “Freezes all the time; graphics are poor and won't load correctly.”
- “Doesn't work properly; the screen moves off-center and freezes. Restarting and reinstalling do nothing, so don't waste your time.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is reminiscent of Minecraft, featuring mining, crafting, building, and exploration, with added modding capabilities that enhance the experience. However, touch controls, particularly for combat, are criticized for being buggy and cumbersome, leading to a choppy and laggy experience. While it is praised as a strong free alternative to Minecraft, the focus on modding may detract from the overall gameplay quality.
- “✔️ Free and open-source voxel sandbox ✔️ Mining, crafting, building, exploration similar to Minecraft ✔️ Huge community mods & custom worlds ✔️ Works on PC, Android, Linux, macOS, and more Widely considered one of the closest free games to Minecraft’s mechanics and feel.”
- “Nowadays it has integrated mod support and a semi-active server list. Three things I missed from MT when I tried MC: sensible ladder mechanics, 99 item stacks, and server-side only modding as the norm.”
- “It plays a lot like Minecraft in terms of graphics and gameplay, but it does offer extra modding features to extend things even more.”
- “The worst touch control is the combat mechanics; you have to hold your finger on the screen over the enemy you're trying to damage. Not only does this take time, but it's also very buggy. If you don't hold your tap over the enemy when you're about to swing, it won't do damage, and sometimes it doesn't swing at all.”
- “I tried to craft planks, and now my inventory is entirely unusable because I had the audacity to try to perform basic mechanics.”
- “It's the best Minecraft alternative, although it seems that the game cares more about modding than gameplay.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its design and performance enhancements, particularly in version 5.0, which improves controls and device performance. However, some users note that certain UI elements are not well-optimized for mobile and PC platforms, indicating room for further improvement.
- “This exact copy of Minecraft was really well designed and rich in optimization.”
- “Version 5.0 brings with it an auxiliary button, better performance for my device, and improved controls!”
- “I am expecting more performance improvements.”
- “If you're a programmer like me, and know Lua, you can make something unbelievable. Trust me, this game is worth playing. The only downside for me is that some UI elements are not optimized for mobile.”
- “I am expecting more performance improvement.”
- “(except for the PC-optimized UI)”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding mechanics for their depth and variety, including mob farming, crafting, and resource gathering, reminiscent of classic Minecraft. However, some users find the controls challenging to master, which can affect the overall experience, especially during activities like farming and multiplayer interactions.
- “Mobs, farming, automation; it has plenty.”
- “Just building, crafting, farming, fishing, hunting, and the normal things you come to expect from a survival sandbox... basically, classic Minecraft.”
- “Works almost like on PC, which is amazing, but the controls are kind of hard to get used to. It works if you want to do something minimal like farming or chatting with people in multiplayer.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment with the story aspect, noting that it feels incomplete or lacking, particularly with the absence of a dedicated story mode. Additionally, there are frustrations regarding gameplay elements, such as hazardous items that detract from the overall experience.
- “The story mode is missing, which is really disappointing. It could be much better if the developers focused on improving the narrative elements.”
- “I'm trying to find the perfect spot to build a house, but the lack of a coherent story makes it feel pointless.”
- “The game has potential, but the story is lacking and the mechanics, like the furniture that can kill you, are frustrating.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is tied to the desire for a more personalized and flexible control scheme, allowing players to customize their experience and enhance their connection to the gameplay. Users express a longing for greater agency in how they interact with the game, which could lead to a more immersive and emotionally engaging experience.

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Luanti (formerly Minetest) is a simulation game.

Luanti (formerly Minetest) is available on Phone and Tablet.

Luanti (formerly Minetest) was developed by Luanti.

Luanti (formerly Minetest) has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its monetization but disliked it for its graphics.

Luanti (formerly Minetest) is a single player game.

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