Hytale vs. Minecraft: 5 Reasons to Care (Even If You Already Own Blocks)

Hytale isn’t just Minecraft’s cousin—it’s a sandbox with a twist—and early access is its middle finger to polish.

The game is in ‘very early access’ while Minecraft has been around for 15 years. As one developer noted, ‘Hytale is nowhere near feature-complete the way Minecraft has been for over a decade.’

Combat features weapon movesets and an ‘ult’ meter, diverging from Minecraft’s basic mechanics. Crafting is Valheim-style, with upgradeable stations but no grid-based system.

Mantling—ledge-grabbing—adds a layer of mobility absent in Minecraft. RPG elements are planned, but quests and campaigns remain missing. Context: Hytale’s developers are former Minecraft modders, explaining the visual and procedural similarities.