Luanti (Minetest)
Voxel sandbox engine and game with Lua modding—community rebranding toward Luanti.
Why it is included
LGPL-2.1+ block sandbox with a long mod scene and educational use.
Best for
Creative servers, classroom worlds, and mod experiments.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Sandbox alternative to Minecraft Java/Bedrock for creative servers and Lua modding.
Strengths
- Lua API
- Lightweight server
- Huge mod catalog
Limitations
- Different feel and performance vs proprietary voxel leaders
Good alternatives
Godot for custom 3D · Classic sandbox games
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