Voxelgarden (previously called Nodetest) is a subgame for Minetest (the engine) and aims to be compatible with most mods*. It's focus is on a basic gameplay with more survival features.
*Voxelgarden is incompatible with: moreblocks
Mapgen: v6 is recommended. Mapgens that use biomes (v5, v7, valleys, fractal) are only partially supported.
To get started, open your inventory and take a look into the craftguide (top left).
Download
This game is a rolling release and is always based on the latest git version of the Minetest engine. The "stable" releases are just snapshots of the state when the corresponding engine version was released. If you have downloaded Minetest like normal, click the stable release and then choose your version.
Rolling Release Click "Clone or download" (requires the latest Minetest engine)
Stable Release (compatible with Minetest stable releases)
Screenshots
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Videos
Review of 0.4.10 by myswiat
Review of 0.4.9 by Meldrian (german)
What is this game about?
It is nothing special, it is just a basic voxel game done different.
Don't expect to many fancy features, as I only add what really works (sorry, no mobs until now). Instead with modularity, polished mods and stairsplus it offers the freedom to be creative (creative like create not decorate). There are many mods for minetest you don't need because you can build the same using only a few nodes and your fantasy.
Features
- Good textures by default, forming an overall consisted style.
- Self planting saplings. No need to collect them. Forests will spread naturally.
- Progressive gameplay, while still offering different ways to achieve your goals.
- Not only stairs and slaps, but a wide range of sub-nodes, enable detailed buildings.
- Must-see mapgen. Getting the best out of mapgen v6.
- Runs good on old hardware.
- A well-thought-out hunger system. Is not annoying as long as you have enough to eat, but it can become dangerous very fast.
- All the mods are tweaked to work good together.
- Game mechanics different form minetest_game and Minecraft. Giving the game it's one feeling.
- With modular doors you can build more than just doors. e.g. window frames, hatches, street lamps...
- Good locking and big conifers.
- Stranded like gameplay. You start with nothing and it takes hard work to obtain your small bit of luxury.
- Cactus has spices (but does not hurt).
- Doors can be used as hatches.
- Nyancats in the sky. (In Minetest Game they only spawn underground.)
- Details, details, details. Don't miss them.
Mods
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Recipes to know
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Recommended
Above sea level pools [highlandpools]
BlockMens beds [beds]
Circular saw
Participate
Bug reports or fixes are always welcome. Also I would like to read more suggestions and ideas on how to improve the game. I might not add everything, but it is always good to have some outside opinions.
Licence
for every mod applies the original licence
for other code LGPL 2.1 or later
for other textures CC BY-SA
for other sounds CC BY-SA
