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The Minecraft Franchise

Minecraft, first released in 2011, has since become a global phenomenon, becoming the best-selling game of all time and getting releases and versions on virtually every platform. Although visually simple, there's surprising depth to what you can create with the different blocks on offer. From a simple wooden house to a sprawling, intricately detailed mansion, straightforward building alone provides limitless possibilities. Add to this the Redstone mechanic that lets you create machines from automatic doors to functioning minigames and computers, and there's something for everyone.

There are several spin-off games set within the Minecraft universe, offering experiences with vastly different mechanics and genres:

  • Minecraft: Story Mode (2015) PC, Mac, Switch, iOS, Apple TV, Android, Amazon Fire, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Netflix.
  • Minecraft Dungeons (2020) PC, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4.
  • Minecraft Legends (2023) PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5.
  • Minecraft Earth (2019-2021) iOS and Android: an AR experience that let you explore the real world (like Pokémon Go) and build in real places using your camera. The game was shut down in June 2021.

There are also community-run servers such as Hypixel, Hive, and MCC Island, that offer different minigames where you play against other players from around the world. Some of these minigames have become so popular that they've spawned remakes in other games (such as Bedwars in Roblox), or other games entirely - the battle royale genre and Fortnite were arguably inspired by early Hunger Games Minecraft servers.

There have been 5 games in the Minecraft franchise.
The first game was released in 2011 on Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and iOS and the most recent release was Minecraft Legends in 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

The most popular game in the franchise is Minecraft with 284 likes. The franchise as a whole has 426 likes on the database. Unfortunately, Minecraft Legends is not available on Android, Mac or iOS. However, there are other games similar to Minecraft Legends on these platforms that offer an equivalent experience.

DetailsFranchise Details

PEGI Ratings: PEGI 7 to PEGI 12
ESRB Ratings: ESRB EVERYONE 10+
Australian Ratings: PG
Genres: Action, Adventure, Collecting, Creative, Fighting, Narrative, Platform, Point-and-Click, Role-Play, Shooting, Strategy and Traversal
Release dates: 2011 - 2023
Platforms: Amazon Fire, Android, Apple TV, Mac, Nintendo 2DS|3DS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and iOS
Developers: @DungeonsGame, @InsideBBI, @Mojang and @SkyBlockServer
 

 

Games in the Minecraft Franchise

Minecraft Dungeons is an action-adventure game that takes place in the Minecraft universe.

Minecraft Dungeons is an action-adventure game that takes place in the Minecraft universe. You explore various dungeons to complete missions and collect new gear by exploring and finding treasure chests, or by defeating enemies.

Minecraft Legends is an action-strategy game where you lead troops into battle to defend the Minecraft over-world.

Minecraft Legends is an action-strategy game where you lead troops into battle to defend the Minecraft over-world. You unite the characters of Minecraft to defend their land by constructing forts, fighting enemies with swords and bows and ordering your troops to tactical locations.

Minecraft: Story Mode is a point-and-click narrative adventure set in the Minecraft universe where Jessie, an inexperienced adventurer, sets out on a grand quest with their friends.

Minecraft: Story Mode is a point-and-click narrative adventure set in the Minecraft universe where Jessie, an inexperienced adventurer, sets out on a grand quest with their friends. As you watch their story unfold, you make choices that affect the way the narrative unfolds across the episodes.

Games Like the Minecraft Franchise

The following games address a similar topic or offer a similar way to play. They are good options to play next and also good alternatives to the Minecraft franchise for younger age ratings.

Garden Story is a role-playing adventure, crafting and farming game similar to Stardew Valley.

Garden Story is a role-playing adventure, crafting and farming game similar to Stardew Valley. It also features combat, dungeons and puzzles similar to the Zelda games.

Craftopia is an open-world creature collecting adventure from the creators of Palworld.

Craftopia is an open-world creature collecting adventure from the creators of Palworld. You build an automated base of operations, collect creatures, explore islands and dungeons, and even fight fantastical monsters with swords and magical abilities.

Subnautica Below Zero is an open-world adventure game that follows the original game, Subnautica.

Subnautica Below Zero is an open-world adventure game that follows the original game, Subnautica. You play a scientist on an alien planet searching for clues about the research team that vanished there.

Diablo IV, the latest game in the Diablo series, is an action role-playing game where you fight against an ancient evil.

Diablo IV, the latest game in the Diablo series, is an action role-playing game where you fight against an ancient evil. You explore dungeons and ruins, fight off enemies, grow in strength, and collect different items to power up your character.

Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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