minetest ☆
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Description:
Free, open source voxel game engine and game
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Nov 12, 2024
Links: Homepage  |  @minetestproject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: gaming voxel open-source sandbox multiplayer game-engine
Install: brew install minetest
About:
Minetest is a free, open-source voxel game engine that enables users to create and explore procedurally generated worlds. It provides a robust platform for building custom games and mods using Lua scripting, with a strong focus on community-driven content and multiplayer support.
Key Features:
  • Procedurally generated infinite voxel worlds
  • Extensive modding support via Lua API
  • Built-in multiplayer server and client
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)
  • Real-time lighting and physics engine
Use Cases:
  • Creating and playing custom sandbox adventure games
  • Educational tool for learning programming and game design through modding
Alternatives:
  • minecraft – Proprietary, polished commercial game with larger ecosystem; Minetest is open-source and more moddable.
Version History
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Nov 12, 2024 6:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP c8594115
Nov 11, 2024 9:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b1f97095
Jul 31, 2024 11:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2874bb8e
Apr 9, 2023 1:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 82b510d0
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