Minecraft vs Terraria

Minecraft for building, Terraria for progression. Minecraft is a 3D sandbox with no real end and infinite creative freedom. Terraria is 2D and is actually a long, boss-gated action RPG underneath — it has a clear path from wooden sword to endgame.

What They Have in Common

Both are sandbox survival crafting games with enormous content, cheap prices and excellent multiplayer.

Pick Minecraft if you want to build.

Redstone, unlimited worlds, and the largest modding and server community of any game. Direction is entirely up to you.

Pick Terraria if you want somewhere to go.

Hundreds of bosses and items in a real progression order, and combat far deeper than Minecraft's. Astonishing value for the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I play Minecraft or Terraria first?

Minecraft for building, Terraria for progression. Minecraft is a 3D sandbox with no real end and infinite creative freedom. Terraria is 2D and is actually a long, boss-gated action RPG underneath — it has a clear path from wooden sword to endgame.

Is Minecraft better than Terraria?

Better is the wrong question for these two — they are close enough that the answer depends on what you want from the next twenty hours. Pick Minecraft if you want to build. Pick Terraria if you want somewhere to go.

Are these comparisons based on review scores?

No. There are no scores anywhere on this page. This is a written opinion about what each game is for, so you can judge whether it matches what you are after.

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