Luanti suits players who want an offline sandbox they can change, and modders who like Lua. It is a voxel-based game platform with multiplayer, listed in our offline games category. The Android build is version 5.17.0, updated on August 29, 2026, and it costs nothing.
First steps after installing the 41.1 MB build
The package ID is net.minetest.minetest, and the app needs Android 5.0 or newer. Install the APK, open it, and look at the games available inside the platform, since Luanti is a base for games rather than a single title.
The developer says the available games range from sandbox worlds for exploring, digging and building to arcade-style ones. Pick one, then decide whether to play alone or in multiplayer.
Map generators, lighting and Lua mods
Several built-in map generators produce terrain procedurally, and the voxel-based lighting reacts to the environment and to light sources.
Games and mods are written in Lua through a scripting API that the project describes as easy for modders to start with. The source code is public on GitHub under LGPL-2.1-or-later, so anyone can read how it works. The project dates back to March 23, 2015, and it shows no ads.
When Mindustry or Wesnoth fit better
Luanti has no built-in story, so what you play depends on the games you add. If you want a single defined game with a clear goal, Mindustry or The Battle for Wesnoth are alternatives.
For quick casual sessions, Block Blast!, Candy Crush Saga, Subway Surfers or Offline Games: No WiFi are also options. Those are simpler picks than a platform for building and modding.
Luanti pros and cons
Pros
- Free, with no ads
- Open source under LGPL-2.1-or-later with code on GitHub
- Games and mods use Lua scripting
- Built-in procedural map generators and adaptive voxel lighting
- Supports multiplayer and offline play
Cons
- Developer is listed as unknown
- No built-in story or single defined game
- Version 5.17.0 is the current release
- Needs the user to choose or add games to get started
Is Luanti safe?
The file is stored unmodified, with its SHA-256 checksum: 87a136d408ed560d3d56e55ca2ac780deb7a8941635b16960c88831fb33f9233. Compare it with your download before installing. The code is under LGPL-2.1-or-later and can be read on GitHub. No developer name is listed, but the project site is luanti.org. The app carries no ads.
How to install Luanti
- Download the APK with the button on this page and wait for it to finish.
- Compare the file with the SHA-256 checksum shown here if you want to confirm it arrived intact.
- Open the file on your phone and allow installs from this source when Android asks.
- Finish the install, then open Luanti from your app drawer.
