Minecraft Classic

What Minecraft Classic actually is

Mojang put the original creative-mode build of Minecraft on the web for the game's tenth anniversary. Thirty-two block types, no crafting, no monsters and no survival, just a wide flat world, a hand, and a shareable URL that lets nine other people build alongside you.

Why it is worth your time

The block palette is small enough that you stop optimising and simply build, which is what the game felt like before it acquired systems.

Common questions

Is Minecraft Classic free?

Yes. Minecraft Classic is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does Minecraft Classic take?

Good within five seconds of loading. We file it under "Instant" — the 2009 version of Minecraft, free in a browser tab.

Does Minecraft Classic work on a phone?

Minecraft Classic really wants a mouse and a wide window. It will load on a phone, but the experience is built for desktop.

What kind of site is Minecraft Classic?

We list it under Sandboxes & Simulators — small worlds that keep running without you. The block palette is small enough that you stop optimising and simply build, which is what the game felt like before it acquired systems.