Minecraft
Platform(s)
360 |
PS3 |
360 (Digital) |
PS3 (Digital) |
PC |
iPhone |
iPad |
Android |
Vita |
Wii U |
Vita (Digital) |
XBO |
PS4 |
New 3DS |
Switch
Genre(s)
Action-Adventure
A 3D procedurally-generated game of world exploration, resource harvesting, and freeform construction, featuring a unique block-based art style and online multiplayer. It received numerous ports and updates for nearly a decade after its initial release.
Game information and image provided by the Giant Bomb Wiki
Expansive Expansions
Paid DLC reminiscent of traditional expansion packs. Actual content for actual money
Horse Armor
Minor DLC with no randomization involved. New items, equipment, abilities, etc.
Infinite Money Hole
No upper limit on in-game purchases
But First, You'll Need A Contract
A game-specific paid subscription service
Table For One
Multiplayer contains additional monetization, but single player doesn't
Detailed Info
Minecraft is actually split up into two versions, Minecraft: Java Edition, and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Java Edition is the original PC version of Minecraft, and Bedrock Edition is everything else.
Java Edition is spotless. There are no purchases beyond the pricetag.
Bedrock Edition has a marketplace where you can buy additional content, skins, resource packs, and more. You buy through a premium currency which, while it has a technical upper limit of buying all the content on the marketplace, would probably still let you buy more of the currency even if there was nothing left to spend it on.
Minecraft Realms (multiplayer content) is a server-hosting subscription service through Mojang.