Minecraft Classic

Play Minecraft Classic Online for Free

Minecraft Classic is the very first version of Minecraft, the way it looked back in 2009, and you can play it free in your browser. There are no monsters, no crafting and no hunger: just a blocky world and 32 different blocks to build anything you can imagine. Break blocks, place blocks and make houses, castles, towers or pixel art. It is a fun piece of gaming history and a great creative sandbox.

Release Date: 2009 (browser re-release 2019)  |  Developer: Mojang Studios  |  Genre: Adventure, Sandbox, Building  |  Price: Free

Minecraft Classic is made by Mojang Studios. They put this browser version online in 2019 to celebrate Minecraft's 10th anniversary, keeping the original look, limits and even some of the old bugs.

What Is Minecraft Classic?

Before survival mode, crafting tables and the Ender Dragon, Minecraft was a simple building game. That early version is what you play here. A new world is generated for you, and you can explore it, dig into it and fill it with your own creations. There is no goal and no way to lose, so it is pure creativity.

Minecraft Classic Controls

Action	Key
Move	W, A, S, D
Jump	Space
Look around	Mouse
Break a block	Left click
Place a block	Right click
Choose a block	B or number keys 1-9

Minecraft Classic is made for keyboard and mouse, so play it on a computer or Chromebook.

The 32 Blocks

You have 32 blocks to work with, including grass, dirt, stone, cobblestone, wood planks, leaves, sand, glass, bricks and coloured wool. That might not sound like many compared with modern Minecraft, but it is plenty for amazing builds, especially with all the colours of wool.

Building With Friends

Minecraft Classic lets you invite friends to your world with a link, so you can build together in the browser. It is a simple way to work on a project as a team, like a giant castle or a whole village.

Fun Things to Build

• A house with glass windows and a wooden roof.
• A castle made of cobblestone with towers.
• Pixel art with coloured wool blocks.
• A maze for friends to explore.
• A giant statue on top of a mountain.

Minecraft Classic vs Modern Minecraft

Modern Minecraft has survival mode, mobs, crafting, redstone and huge worlds. Minecraft Classic has none of that. Instead it is a small, simple world focused only on building. It is perfect for younger kids who want to create without being chased by creepers, and for older players who want to see how the biggest game of all time began.

Why Play Minecraft Classic Today?

It is free, it runs in your browser and it starts in seconds. For fans, it is a fun trip back to where it all started. For new players, it is an easy, stress-free introduction to the idea of building with blocks. And because the rules are so simple, it is great for relaxed creative sessions where you just build whatever comes to mind.

Try setting yourself a challenge, like building a whole town in one session, and share it with a friend.

Is Minecraft Classic Good for Kids?

Yes. It is a peaceful building game with no monsters, no violence and no public chat. If you invite friends, only people with your link can join. More advice for families is on our Information for Parents page. For independent age ratings and reviews of games, parents can also visit Common Sense Media.

Games Like Minecraft Classic

More building and adventure games:

• Bloxd.io – a blocky multiplayer world with survival, creative and more.
• Doodle Champion Island Games – a ninja cat sports adventure with seven mini-games.
• Raft Wars 2 – aim and fire from your raft to protect your treasure.

Find more games like this in our Adventure Games and Simulation Games categories.

Minecraft Classic FAQ

Is Minecraft Classic free?

Yes. Mojang made the classic browser version free to play.

Who made Minecraft Classic?

Minecraft Classic is made by Mojang Studios.

How many blocks are there?

There are 32 different blocks to build with.

Are there monsters in Minecraft Classic?

No. It is a peaceful building mode with no mobs.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. You can invite friends to your world with a link.