Find out how to download and try Minecraft for free, so you can decide for yourself whether the full game is worth buying.
Minecraft isn't exactly a game you'll finish quickly if its concept appeals to you. It takes many hours to experience everything it has to offer, so
it's perfectly understandable to want a free version, even if it's only a trial, to see whether it's the right game for you. We're
not talking about piracy, but rather
official free versions.
Free versions of Minecraft and how to download them
There are several free versions of Minecraft, all of which are based on the building versions of the game and do not include Dungeons, Earth, or Education Edition.
There are several versions of the game that you can play for free. Bear in mind that the length of each free trial depends on the platform you're playing on:
- Minecraft Classic: the browser-based version of the game.
- Minecraft: Java Edition (Windows): the version designed for Windows. This is a trial version with certain limitations, and you can find all the details here.
- Minecraft: Java Edition (macOS): the same as the previous version, but for macOS.
- Minecraft: Java Edition (Linux): the same as the previous versions, but for Linux. In this case, there are three variants: one for Debian, and others for Arch or other Linux distributions.
- Console trials: demos are available for PS4 and Xbox One through their respective digital stores.
- There is no demo available for the Nintendo Switch version.
