Table of Contents

• Classics
• The best split-screen games
• The games we play most often
• Computer games as a carrot

We buy relatively old games ourselves, because they are available at much more affordable prices than newly released games and are also not so demanding on computer hardware and any relatively modern computer will be able to “deal” with them.
So you can play basically on any “potato”.

Classics

One of the classic games that we are starting and which currently costs under 1 Euro is Portal and Portal 2.
This game can also be played in pairs, but this requires two computers and two Steam profiles.
But in this case, when the game is under one euro, it is not a big deal.
The game is based on a portal weapon. The ability to create portals on specific surfaces that are interconnected. For example, if you make a portal in the ceiling and floor, you can fall through the portals forever.
In the game, you have to solve various puzzles to get out of the rooms. You have to turn off switches, move and reflect lasers.
An old but very good game.
In addition to the puzzles themselves, the game is accompanied by black humor, which, personally, I really like.

Portal

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Portal 2

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The best split-screen games

If you don’t have multiple devices to play PC games on, then you might want to take a look at our list of split-screen games, maybe one of them will catch your eye and appeal to you.
There’s a very good chance that they also have a significant discount.

Best split screen games

The games we play most often

If you have a single player, then the list of games we’ve played the most will also come in handy. Many of them are not new games, so you don’t have to worry about whether your computer will be powerful enough.

Most Played Video Games in 2022

Computer games as a carrot

In our case, computer games are a good carrot to use to motivate children to do some tasks or homework.

Good Deeds Money Notes

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Table of Contents

• Computer games as carrots and sticks of motivation.
• Its time to review your “wishlist”
• Split-screen games, for fun and rivalry. So… double fun
• The Steam Deck will help find time to play computer games
• The games are purchased, now it’s time to print out some tasks for the kids.

Computer games as carrots and sticks of motivation.

We utilize Good Deed tokens, which children can earn by engaging in various activities such as tidying up their rooms, doing dishes, brushing teeth, reading, writing, math, riding bikes, drawing, coloring, and solving puzzles. They can use these tokens to purchase gaming time, get extra treats, or acquire new games from Mom and Dad’s stores. Additionally, video games can serve as a disciplinary tool; in cases where a child misbehaves, they may earn “penalty points” that need to be redeemed before accessing video games.

We purchase them in advance, especially during the Steam sale. We buy a couple of video games to motivate the children to earn Good Deed tokens. The winter sale is one of those times when various types of computer games can be acquired relatively cheaply.

Good Deeds Money Notes

Its time to review your “wishlist”

Surely take a glance at your “wish list” of games, to see if any of them are available at a significant discount. If you don’t have a “wish list” of games yourself, you can look at what we’ve played last year; perhaps some of the games might appeal to you as well.

Mostly, we play relatively old games, so these games can often be purchased for less than 5 euros when there are discounts

Most Played Video Games in 2022

Split-screen games, for fun and rivalry. So… double fun

If you’re planning a party, it might be useful to purchase split-screen games where multiple players can play together – 2 to 4 players on one screen.

These are games that we play quite regularly, especially when someone comes over as a guest.

Best split screen games

The Steam Deck will help find time to play computer games

I used to struggle to find time to play computer games myself, but since getting the Steam Deck, I find myself playing more often.
You know i have a mission and need to be sure that my child can play them ;).
Whether I’m commuting to or from work, flying on airplanes, or waiting for the kids after their extracurricular activities, the Steam Deck comes in handy, it really cuts the waiting time.
Recently, a new version of the Steam Deck was released, and the older version is now available at a discounted price.

A good computer game is same as a good movie – it can engage your mind, provide simple entertainment, or surprise you.

Steam Deck – handheld gaming console, computer

The games are purchased, now it’s time to print out some tasks for the kids.

Search and download printable worksheets, tasks for children. Printable tasks will help improve writing skills, reading skills, mathematics, and counting.

Best of luck!

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Table of Contents

• Video games as a motivation carrot and stick.
• Check your ‘wish list’.
• Split-screen games for a party.
• The Steam Deck will help find time to play video games.
• Games bought, now it’s time to print out a task for the kids.

Video games as a motivation carrot and stick.

We use Good Deed money notes, which children can earn by doing various activities – tidying their room, doing the dishes, brushing their teeth, reading, writing, math, biking, drawing, coloring, and putting together puzzles. They can use these currency units to buy time for video games, purchase extra sweets, or buy new games from Mom and Dad’s stores.

Video games can also serve as a stick in cases when the child misbehaves – they can receive “penalty points” for bad behavior, which must be redeemed before they can play video games.

We buy them in advance during the Steam sale. We purchase a couple of video games to motivate the children to earn Good Deed money.

Labo darbiņu naudas zīmes

Check your ‘wish list’.

Be sure to take a look at your ‘wishlist’ for any games that are not available at a significant discount. If you don’t have a ‘wishlist’ of your own, you can check out what we’ve been playing last year – maybe some of the games will also appeal to you.

Most of the time, we play relatively old games, so we can often buy these games for less than 5 euros when there are discounts.

Steam Summer Sale 2023

Split-screen games for a party.

If you’re planning a party, it might be useful to buy split-screen games where multiple players can play together – 2 to 4 players on one screen.

These are games that we play quite regularly, especially when someone comes to visit.

Steam Summer Sale 2023

The Steam Deck will help find time to play video games.

I personally don’t get to play video games often, but since I’ve purchased the Steam Deck, it happens more frequently – of course, I have to check if the child is allowed to play them ;). While commuting to/from work, flying on a plane, waiting for the kids after extracurricular activities, and gatherings. Now is a pretty good time to get one, as the Steam Deck is being sold with discounts ranging from 10% to 20%.

A good video game is like a good movie – it can make you think, simply entertain, or surprise you.

Steam Deck – pārvietojama spēļu konsole, dators

Games bought, now it’s time to print out a task for the kids.

Search and download printable worksheets for children. The printable tasks will help improve writing skills, reading skills, math, and counting. Good luck!

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Table of Contents

• ideo games as a motivational carrot and stick.
• Check your ‘wishlist’
• Split-screen games for party and not only that
• The Steam Deck will help find time to play computer games
• Games purchased, now it’s time to print out some tasks for the kids

ideo games as a motivational carrot and stick.

We use Good Deed tokens that children can earn by doing various activities – tidying up their rooms, doing dishes, brushing teeth, reading, writing, math, riding bikes, drawing, coloring, solving puzzles. They can use these tokens to buy time for video games, purchase extra treats, or buy new games from Mom and Dad’s stores.

Video games can also serve as a stick in cases where a child misbehaves – they can be given ‘penalty points’ for bad behavior, which must be redeemed before they can play video games.

We usually buy them when there’s a Steam sale going on. We purchase a couple of video games to motivate the children to earn Good Deed tokens. And the autumn sale is one of those times when we can buy various types of video games relatively cheaply.

Good Deeds Money Notes

Check your ‘wishlist’

Definitely take a look at your ‘wish list’ of games, and see if any of them are available at a significant discount. If you don’t have a ‘wish list’ of games yourself, you can check out what we’ve played last year; perhaps some of the games might appeal to you as well.

Mostly, we play relatively old games, so during sales, these games can often be purchased for less than 5 euros.

Most Played Video Games in 2022

Split-screen games for party and not only that

If you’re planning a party, it might be useful to purchase split-screen games where multiple players can play together – 2 to 4 players on one screen.

These are games that we play quite regularly, especially when we have guests over.

Best split screen games

The Steam Deck will help find time to play computer games

I myself don’t often find time to play computer games, but since I’ve purchased the Steam Deck, it happens more frequently – after all, I need to check if my child can play them ;).
I do that while commuting to/from work, flying on airplanes, waiting for the kids after extracurricular activities or clubs.
Btw there is a new version of the Steam Deck has been released, and that could be good time to buy used or “old” LCD version. As the old version is on sale.
A good computer game is like a good movie – it can make you think, simply entertain, or surprise you.

Steam Deck – handheld gaming console, computer

Games purchased, now it’s time to print out some tasks for the kids

Search and download printable worksheets, tasks for children. Printable tasks will help improve writing skills, reading skills, mathematics, and counting.
Good luck!

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Table of Contents

• What are split-screen games?
• What is needed to play split-screen games?
• Super Tux Kart
• Quest for the Golden Duck
• Tricky Towers
• Stick Fight: The Game
• Lego video games
• Lego Batman videogame
• Lego movie videogames
• Lego City Undercover
• Other themed Lego computer games.
• Moving Out
• Pile Up! Bux by Box
• Out of Space
• Rubber Bandits
• RUSH: A Disney – PIXAR Adventure
• Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
• Urban trial playground
• Bang Bang Racing
• Unravel Two
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
• HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed
• It Takes Two
• A Way Out
• Overcooked! 2
• Move or Die
• Broforce
• Your favorite split-screen PC game is not on this list?
• Enough playing, let’s get back to work.

What are split-screen games?

Split-screen games are a type of video game where multiple players can play on one screen. They can compete against each other, compete together, or cooperate to complete tasks.

It is one of the ways for brothers, sisters, and friends to spend time together. These games are also a great addition to children’s parties.

The list is not a “top” list but rather written in a free order, and it is up to you to evaluate which type of game you prefer and which would be suitable for you and your children. But if I had to recommend one, then I would suggest “Tricky Towers.”

What is needed to play split-screen games?

• Computer – for most games, it doesn’t have super high requirements, but before buying, you should take a look at the minimum requirements.
• Game controllers – some games can be played with multiple players on one keyboard, but only a few, and it won’t be particularly comfortable.
• Most of the games are available on different game consoles as well, but we are writing this article with PC games in mind.

You don’t need to buy Nintendo, Playstation, or Xbox; it’s possible that your laptop or desktop computer can allow you to play some games together. Moreover, games for gaming consoles (Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox) are often more expensive than their PC counterparts. It should be acknowledged that not all games are available on PC, but it works both ways; there are games that are not available on consoles but are accessible on PC.

Most games are not very demanding, but before making a purchase, make sure your computer will be nimble enough for a specific game. A reasonably modern laptop or desktop computer with most of these games will be sufficient, and it will work with the built-in graphics card.

Some games also allow the option of playing on one keyboard, but for the sake of convenience, it is better to buy controllers – depending on the budget, with or without cables – you can also purchase used controllers to reduce initial expenses.

It’s not that crucial which controller you use; most likely, a gaming controller that you can buy at closes retail will be suitable. Alternatively, you can look on facebook.com and purchase a used X-Box or Playstation controller. Depending on the model, they can also be used with a laptop or desktop computer via bootooth or/and cable.
But please validate that particular model will work with your operating system (Linux, Windows)

Super Tux Kart

• There is no age restriction
• Free game
• You can play with up to 4 players on one computer
• You can play with online multiplayer

Karting races, where the first one completes the track, but along the way, you can also engage in and, of course, encounter mischief.

Besides the races, there are also other types of games – football (players need to score a huge ball into the goal with their kart, elimination games (each player has three “lives,” the winner is the one who stays on the track the longest).

Quest for the Golden Duck

• There are no age restrictions
• Up to 4 players

This game can be played with up to 4 players, both against each other and in teams. The game is based on the classic “PacMan” concept but enriched with various additional tasks.

For instance, there is a level where one team member has to lure the “evil” character while other team members collect coins.

When playing against each other, players take on the roles of hunters/ghosts and coin collectors.

At the time of writing this article, the game is discounted and can be purchased for around 4 Euros. If you miss this discount, don’t worry, you can add it to your wishlist and wait for a new discount – maybe even a more favorable one.

Tricky Towers

• There are no age restrictions
• Maximum number of players is 4
• You can play with multiple controllers on one computer or with online multiplayer

Have you ever played Tetris? What if you played it with four people? Tricky Towers is a fresh take on Tetris. In this tetra version, you can compete for speed and precision and also conjure up an ice-cold tetra block for your opponent, which will slide away sideways and possibly mess up their whole tower. It’s one of the most fun games to play together, for both young and old.

Currently, with a 70% discount, you can purchase the game for ~5 Euros. And it will be much more enjoyable than a couple of bags of chips, although a bag of chips can also come in handy while playing the game. The game has a Pegi3 rating, suitable for all ages.

Stick Fight: The Game

• Age restriction 10+
• Up to 4 players

A fighting game, everyone against everyone, with various interesting environments and different weapons. There are various “brawl” games available on the Steam platform, but this one seems to be one of the most fun. You have to fight not only against opponents but also avoid obstacles and traps.

Game is based on famous animation vs animator animation.

Lego video games

Unfortunately, as far as I know, none of the Lego computer games are playable by four players. The maximum is two players, but there is a Lego game for almost every popular theme.

In these games, you have to fight enemies and solve various small puzzles to continue the mission. Since there is combat in the game, it may not be suitable for the youngest players. The game’s rating is ESRB 10+ / PEGI 7, so the recommended age is around 7.

Currently, various Lego series games can be purchased for 4 Euros or more, depending on the game’s “newness” and discounts.

Lego Batman videogame

• Maximum two players
• Age restriction 7+

There are many different types of Lego games. We will list only a few of them that we have played ourselves.

Lego movie videogames

• One or two players
• Age restriction 7+

If your child liked the Lego Movie, then they will definitely enjoy the games because in this game, they have the opportunity to relive the story and become the movie’s hero themselves. The game follows the whimsical style of the animated film, but there is also the option to simply “mess around” in various Lego Movie environments.

Lego City Undercover

• Age restriction 7+.
• One or two players.

You have to catch criminals and solve various puzzles, or you can simply ride around the Lego city.

Other themed Lego computer games.

• Age restriction 7+.
• One or two players.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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LEGO® Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles

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LEGO® Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles

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LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4

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LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

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LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes

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LEGO® Jurassic World™

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LEGO® Jurassic World™

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LEGO® MARVEL’s Avengers

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LEGO® MARVEL’s Avengers

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LEGO® DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition

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LEGO® DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition

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The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game

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The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game

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LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

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Moving Out

• No age restriction
• Up to 4 players

The game can be played with 4 players, and there are no age restrictions for the game. As the name suggests, in the game, you have to move – “load” items into the truck. With four players, chaos is guaranteed.

Pile Up! Bux by Box

• No age restrictions
• Up to 4 players

A very interesting game that can be played with 4 players. You have to solve various puzzles. There are no age restrictions for the game. The game also includes mini-games, like soccer.

Out of Space

• Age restriction 3+
• Maximum 4 players

You and 3 of your friends are on a spaceship infested with parasites. You have to clean room by room to get rid of the pests and regain control of the ship. By collecting garbage, cleaning the parasites, and earning points, you can purchase additional equipment.

Cooperation and role distribution play a significant role in this game. It’s an excellent game and, for the moment, it is relatively cheap, around ~3 Euros.

Rubber Bandits

• Age restriction 7+
• Maksimums 4 spēlētāji vienlaicīgi

With criminals, as with criminals, you can’t trust anyone. You can complete missions together or take money from others and escape with the biggest haul. It’s a fun game with interesting environments and humorous characters, weapons.

RUSH: A Disney – PIXAR Adventure

• Age restriction 5+
• One or two players

Those who enjoy this cartoon will also like embodying the cartoon characters. The tracks are not difficult, and it’s practically impossible to fail in the mission. The tasks are quite simple.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection

• Up to 4 players can play simultaneously
• Age restriction 7+

Race in competitions as the speedy Sonic the Hedgehog; I think more information about this game is not needed. Just remember that not all players can be Sonic; Some of you’ll also have to choose another character.

Urban trial playground

• No age restrictions
• One or two players

Game for one or two players. With a trial bike, you have to ride and overcome obstacles as fast as possible, or perform specific tricks on the track to progress. Playing in two, you compete against each other to achieve better results. There are no age restrictions for the game.

Bang Bang Racing

• No age restrictions
• Up to 4 players can play

Unravel Two

• No age restrictions
• One or two players

The game can be played by one or two players. It is graphically very beautiful. To complete the levels of the game, often both “strings” need to cooperate.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

• Age restriction 10+
• Up to 4 players

In childhood, I used to play as teenage mutant ninja at my friends place. Now as well, but in better quality and with my kids.

HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

• Age restriction 9+
• Up to 4 players

You are small toy soldiers, hunting each other. An interesting aspect of this game is that the entire environment is gigantic, as the game is from the perspective of small toys. It somewhat reminds me of Toy Story. World of Padman and some other games with a similar concept.

It Takes Two

• Age restriction 12+
• Game for two players

The game is about relationships, where various relationship challenges need to be overcome together. Beautiful graphics and interesting levels, the game can be played with only two players, no more, no less.

A Way Out

• Age restriction 17+
• The game is designed for two players

The game is interesting because we see the story from different perspectives at the same time. We need to cooperate, but each player has a different task. The game can be played by two players.

Overcooked! 2

• No age restrictions
• Up to 4 players

Allow children to make breakfast, then inspect the kitchen, basically a battlefield – that’s what happens in this game.

Move or Die

• Age restriction 10+
• Up to 4 players

“Brawl” type game, everyone against everyone, the one who survives is the winner.

Broforce

• Age restriction 12+
• Up to 4 players

The game will allow you to embody characters with a plot of action movie from the 90s and, of course, save hostages and take down terrorists to the tune.

Your favorite split-screen PC game is not on this list?

Enough playing, let’s get back to work.

Before you start playing video games, be sure to do some of the free printable worksheets for children. In mathematics or writing.

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Table of Contents

• Lego Batman: Video game
• The Lego movie
• The Lego movie – Game
• Where to buy?

Lego Batman: Video game

Video from the game, sorry for bad quality. But idea is clear. In the game you have to brake and make objects from Lego blocks. Have to fight bad guys on the way solving some small puzzles.
This game is pretty and that is good as its hardware requirements are not demanding, at least for modern day. Game can be played by two sharing the screen. In our case that is perfect.

Don’t know any kid that does not like to play with Lego blocks or some kind of analog to Lego bricks. When i was small was fan of the Batman and looks like i have injected this int my kids.
But kids in general does not care so much about one super hero or other, they happy to play with any, all are good.
And maybe that’s even better as the discount is not only for Batman video game but also other games.
Most of the games, as i know, are playable by two on split screen.
Also parents can get pleasure of playing these games, just don’t forget to give the game to kids to play.

The Lego movie

No, dont say that you have not watched The Lego movie with kids. I know, its a bit dangerous, as kids could like and want Lego constructors even more. At this point any of Lego computer games will be cheaper than any Lego constructors.

The Lego movie – Game

The Lego movie – game, follows the story line of the movie. So kids can relive the animation, and be the main heroes.

Where to buy?

In the Steam platform there is discount for all the Lego games. Could be that for your kids more interesting, relatable is other supper-heroes or characters than Batman.
We suggest, if You loved The Lego movie, could be a better choice, as also in this game at some point you will be able to play as a Batman. So The Lego Movie: Videogame, could be better choice.

Btw, both games, can be played also on Linux if steam play is enabled.

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Table of Contents

• What is Steam Deck?
• Steam Deck as a workstation
• Where I can get one?
• Why steam deck is best thing since sliced bread?

What is Steam Deck?

Steam Deck is a mobile, handheld gaming console and its primary are for playing games from Steam game library.

But there is one other, in our opinion, very important advantage of Steam Deck over other handhelds and gaming consoles in general. It’s not only a gaming console but also a Linux workstation, and mobile computer.

Most of us will use it to play some games from time to time sitting on the couch, or while on the road in a car or on the train, similar to Nintendo Switch.

Steam Deck as a workstation

This console can transform a workstation for students/children – add an external display, mouse, and keyboard and a full desktop is available for use to fill homework, do some projects, or do programming.

Yes, the most expensive version of the Steam Deck is about two times as expensive as Nintendo Switch, but the 2-in-1 aspect of the Steam Deck is very attractive, at least for us. If one is buying for their kids might be a good thing and probably could be some economy.

The cheapest version has a small amount of disk space, you can push in the micro SD card to extend the memory, which also would give you an opportunity to copy data from one desktop to another desktop or laptop if necessary.
There will be possible to upgrade the drive after the fact, but not everybody would be comfortable in doing so.

The pupil/student will need some kind of desktop or laptop to do their homework and Steam Deck could allow you to combine fun with studies, but well not everybody can do that. Steam deck could lower expenses as it would be possible to do the working and playing on the same device. Playing on the go, attach it to the dock and you can work on your projects, and tasks on it.
That’s for consideration for each person, maybe it’s better to get a laptop instead as working on the go on the laptop would be much more comfortable.

Where I can get one?

At the moment the device is possible to reserve, that costs 4 Euro. The first items are planned to ship around Christmas, but now, the waiting line is deep for the next year. The reservation is possible to cancel at any time if you could not wait and bought something else. You will get the reserved amount back in your digital wallet. Maybe it’s a good idea to reserve, just in case?

Why steam deck is best thing since sliced bread?

• Steam has a huge game library, there are discounts pretty often. If you have patience you can get good games for friendly prices. Well, new games at the hype moment will not come cheap on any platform and not all games that are on other platforms are on the steam store.
• The gaming console has a pretty open ecosystem. You will be able to install things that are not sold via the steam store. You will be able to install your own games or free games, such as Minetest, Hedgewars, Super tux kart, Super tux
• You will be able to run older gaming platforms emulators, for example, Dosbox, Fuse (ZX Spectrum), PlayStation, Nintendo
• If you want to install other game libraries, launchers: Gog, Epic Games
• Add mouse, keyboard, and display and use your steam deck as a desktop.
• You can also use it with a VR headset, that’s speculation, but my guess is that it will be possible, only need to see if the performance will be enough for VR. For sure there will be some reviews of this, just have to wait a bit until when the first items will be shipped.

It will be hard to find a similar versatile handheld gaming console, but everything has its drawbacks. For example, there will be games that will be exclusive to one or another platform and not available on the Steam store, but this goes both ways, not all games that can be found in the Steam library can be played on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch

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Table of Contents

• Minetest? You mean Minecraft right?
• Minetest is free and opensource
• Minetest works on any potato
• Minetest works on several platforms
• A lot of possibilities to extend via mods
• Can play locally by yourself or together with friends
• Can play with friends anywhere in the world

Minetest? You mean Minecraft right?

We encourage to build towers in the real life from real blocks, but there is no way to live nowadays without digital world.
This could be awesome hobby for “dark” time of the year, to build dream house in virtual world. Who knows it might be a starting for realizing this idea in the real world.
Minecraft does not need advertising, so we encouraging to check, try out Minetest. So we compiled list of things that we think is better or different from Minetest.

• Free and opensource game
• You can play it on almost any potato
• Available on several platforms (Windows, Linux, Android)
• Free of charge extensions and add-ons, also can build your own extensions
• Can play on local network with friends
• Or play via internet with friends over the world.

Minetest is free and opensource

Although the software/game itself is free might be that you will need to invest your time and nerves to get you want.
Minetest will work without an issue, you can play around by yourself or you can connect to some of the public servers.

But if you will want to create your own world and connect several kids or kids friends you will need to read quite a bit.
If you need some help you can surely contact us, we will try to help out.
The mod setup is relatively easy (have to copy one folder into another), you have to find the right folders and for regular users this might be a challenge.
Any case its worth tinkering around, cause when 7 cousins are building and destroying together its ultimate fun, more importantly in times when meeting in person is restricted.

Minetest works on any potato

Minetest requirements are not high. You can download it on Android to test it out, but of course its much comfy to play on the computer, good thing is that you don’t need powerful pc to game Minetest on.
We have played on more than decade old computers and it runs pretty well.
The fact that you can run it on older hardware is pretty important in cases when you want to play the game with friends or relatives and might be that not everybody has resources or hardware to play Minecraft.

If you have in somewhere lying around old dusty laptop, with flat battery and the hinges one the bring of the breaking. This could be good machine to tryout the Minetest and could give the second life to the hardware.
That what we are doing when some kids friends arrive and some one is without device to play on Minetest.

Minetest works on several platforms

Linux, Windows, Andorid those we have tested and setup of the game is pretty straight forward. From documentation we can see that its possible also to get it on MacOS. But (at least for now) iOS not available. iOs is closed ecosystem and its hard to get ported opensource software to the iOs as there is no particular owner/company behind it, and as its hard to get third party software, its tough to get open source projects on iOs as all software have to go trough the AppStore and its not the easiest thing to do.

A lot of possibilities to extend via mods

Possibilities are so many. Trains, electronics, doors, chairs, computers, animals, cars, fighter jets…. and so on. But sometimes some mod could be in conflict with some other mod. That’s why it good strategy is add mods one by one and see whats happens by playing the game.
Mods can be found here.
While playing around we have made our own blocks just for test if we can, you can do and only thing you need is a bit of time and interest in doing so.

Can play locally by yourself or together with friends

Download the game and go ahead. Can play survival game, different puzzle games or play around in creative mode. If friends comes around, you can play together on local network. Well, first, you should know what is local network, that could be a challenge to some of the users.
But all challenges are for us to get smarter.

Can play with friends anywhere in the world

There are several open Minetest worlds, where you can meet friends and relatives view, get inspiration from other Minetest players and communities.

Write if you have any question or suggestion. We will try to help out.

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