Minecraft
A block-building sandbox for survival, creative building and multiplayer on PC.
Sandbox games — download for Windows PC
Download sandbox games for Windows: compare Minecraft and Terraria for building, crafting and exploring. See how their worlds, combat and multiplayer differ.
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Terraria
A 2D sandbox with mining, crafting, building and boss fights.
How to choose
Choose Minecraft if you want to build and explore a three-dimensional block world. Terraria uses a two-dimensional world and places more emphasis on equipment, combat and bosses. Both offer crafting and construction, but their perspective and progression create different experiences.
For a modest PC, compare the requirements of the edition you plan to install. Mods, large worlds and graphics settings can change the load. For Minecraft multiplayer, check whether friends use Java or Bedrock; for Terraria, check the game version and mod setup. Both games have paid licenses.