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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 12, 2024 6:04am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c8594115
Nov 11, 2024 9:15pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b1f97095