Minecraft: Java Edition vs Terraria
Compare Minecraft: Java Edition vs Terraria side by side on Watch Gameplay.
| Attribute | Minecraft: Java Edition | Terraria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Combined scorecritics and players, blended • Source: IGDB (differs) | ||
| Released (differs) | November 2011 | May 2011 |
| Main Story (differs) | 956h | 68h |
| Completionist (differs) | 20417h | 770h |
| Should You Play It? | ||
| Great fit if you want (differs) | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathScarcity to manage, not just enemies to beatTo make your own fun in the spaceSystems to tinker with | A big world that rewards wandering off the pathTo be frightened on purposeScarcity to manage, not just enemies to beatTo make your own fun in the space |
| Think twice if you want (differs) | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextTo never think about hunger or suppliesTo be told exactly what to do nextTo play offline, at your own pace | A tightly guided path from one scene to the nextSomething you can play relaxedTo never think about hunger or suppliesTo switch off and react |
| What it feels like (differs) | Exploration-heavyOpen-endedSystem-drivenStory-ledLong-form | Exploration-heavyOpen-endedSystem-drivenCharacter-drivenStory-ledTense |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genres (differs) | SimulatorAdventure | PlatformRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyAdventureIndie |
| Themes (differs) | FantasySurvivalSandboxKidsOpen world | ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorSurvivalSandboxOpen world |
| Modes (differs) | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screenMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO) | Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative |
| Perspective (differs) | First personThird personVirtual Reality | Side view |
| Availability | ||
| Platforms (differs) | PC Gaming | PlayStation GamingXbox GamingPC GamingNintendo Gaming |
| Makers | ||
| Developer (differs) | Mojang Studios | Re-Logic |
| Publisher (differs) | Mojang Studios | Headup Games |
| Engine (differs) | Lightweight Java Game LibraryJava | XNA Game StudioFNA |
| Series (differs) | Minecraft | Terraria |
| Watch on Watch Gameplay | ||
| Wallpapers (differs) | 17 | 21 |
