Best Explorer Craft Apps & Games

217+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

My Little Universe is the household name in explorer craft, but it's far from the only option. We track 217+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Explorer Craft

My Little Universe#1

My Little Universe by SayGames LTD

Mine and Craft your own planet
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😐(166K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in a casual worldbuilding adventure where you mine, craft, and build your own planet. Defend your creation from primeval monsters using a pickaxe and various crafted weapons. Explore diverse environments and develop industrial facilities to expand your planetary paradise.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Cheaper upgrade and quicker planks/steel
  • 🚀 More planets?
  • 🚀 Beautiful
  • 🚀 Relaxing and fun

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Used to be fun
  • 🔒 Constant issues
MultiCraft — Build and Mine!#2

MultiCraft — Build and Mine! by MultiCraft Studio OU

Creative Survival Multiplayer
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.5😊(387K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#69in Games
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Explore an infinite world where you can build anything you imagine or survive against monsters. Gather resources, craft tools, and battle enemies in this creative sandbox adventure. Play solo or join friends on custom servers.

What We Love

  • 💎 Amazing game
  • 🤩 Awesome updates
  • 🤗 Great for kids
  • 🏆 Best Minecraft alternative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🤖 Overpowered NPCs
  • 🤔 Confusing server setup
Craft Explore: Block Builder#3

Craft Explore: Block Builder by Phuong Pham

Enter Craft World and Explore
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.2(18 ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore a vast 3D block universe where imagination is the only limit. Mine resources, build structures, and survive in a creative sandbox designed for endless exploration and construction.

More Explorer Craft apps to explore

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Exploration Craft - Multiverse
Exploration Craft - Multiverse
Exploration Craft - Multiverse
Endless universe awaits you!
Free

Explore randomly generated worlds and build anything you can imagine, from simple tools to elaborate castles. This game offers a creative sandbox with a day/night cycle, daily gifts, and a variety of blocks and furniture.

Randomly generated worldsItem constructionSave/Load system
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Build Craft Exploration
Build Craft Exploration
Build Craft Exploration
Craft your worlds!
Free

Engage in a creative building game where you can construct anything from castles to landscapes. Explore 3D terrain, mine resources, and share your imaginative creations with others. Enjoy smooth controls and great graphics while building your unique worlds.

3D world buildingResource miningLandscape creation
🎮 Games
(655)
free with in-app purchases
6
Exploration City Craft
Exploration City Craft
Exploration City Craft
Sandbox game about adventure
Free

Build your own cities in a 3D sandbox adventure. Explore tropical block worlds, gather unlimited resources, and customize your character. Discover pets and mounts to aid your exploration.

3D sandbox city buildingExplore tropical block worldsUnlimited blocks and resources
🎮 Games
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Exploration Lite
Exploration Lite
Exploration Lite
Mini Block Craft & Mine World
Free

Create and explore an infinite 3D world by building structures, mining resources, and transforming the terrain. This app offers a sandbox experience for imaginative construction and exploration.

Infinite 3D environmentBuild bases, castles, kingdomsMine resources
🎮 Games
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Explore Island: Craft, Survive
Explore Island: Craft, Survive
Explore Island: Craft, Survive
Explore, fight, craft and fish
Free

Embark on an adventure across procedurally generated islands, each with unique biomes and challenges. Engage in activities like fishing, insect catching, combat, crafting, and resource gathering to uncover mysteries and catalog countless items.

Procedurally generated islandsResource gathering and craftingFishing and insect catching
🎮 Games
(7)
free with in-app purchases
9
DinoCraft Survive & Craft
DinoCraft Survive & Craft
DinoCraft Survive & Craft
by Survival, Explore and Craft Games LLC
Free

Explore a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs. Survive dangerous encounters, gather resources, and craft tools and buildings. Choose to be a predator or prey in this open-world sandbox.

Face many different dinosaursSurvival and creative modesCraft items, weapons, and armor
🎮 Games
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Castle Crafter Survival Craft
Castle Crafter Survival Craft
Castle Crafter Survival Craft
online pixel world craft game
Free

Engage in epic block-based warfare in a pixelated world. Battle real players in teams or solo, defending or conquering castles with various weapons and crafting abilities. Explore diverse environments and utilize voice chat for strategy.

4 game modes: Flag Capture, Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Offline ExplorationOnline multiplayer battles with real playersCastle defense and conquest mechanics
🎮 Games
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
11
World Craft Dream Island
World Craft Dream Island
World Craft Dream Island
Exploration Mine Build Story
Free

Explore, mine, and build your dream world with unlimited resources. Create anything from houses to castles, then share your creations with friends in multiplayer mode. Save your progress to play offline and collaborate on magnificent worlds.

Unlimited resource craftingBuild custom bases, castles, and gardensMultiplayer exploration and collaboration
🎮 Games
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Designs for Crafting
Designs for Crafting
Designs for Crafting
for Maker, Explore, Air, & Joy
Free

This app provides a comprehensive crafting experience for beginners and experienced makers. It offers over 50 step-by-step projects with downloadable cut files and detailed instructions for various occasions. Users can also access a vast library of fonts and cut files to create their own custom designs.

Step-by-step craft projectsDownloadable cut filesExtensive font library
🎨 Graphics & Design
(5.6K)
subscription
13
JurassicCraft Survive & Craft
JurassicCraft Survive & Craft
JurassicCraft Survive & Craft
by Survival, Explore and Craft Games LLC
Free

Explore a cubic world filled with prehistoric reptiles and engage in survival or creative gameplay. Craft tools, weapons, and build structures while encountering various dinosaurs. Adjust game settings for a personalized adventure.

Craft items, weapons, and armorDiverse construction blocksEncounter various dinosaurs
🎮 Games
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
EarthCraft Survive & Craft
EarthCraft Survive & Craft
EarthCraft Survive & Craft
by Survival, Explore and Craft Games LLC
Free

Embark on a sandbox adventure with survival, building, and exploration. Discover diverse biomes, craft items, and build anything from small towns to giant cities. Choose between Survival and Creative modes to forge your own realistic world.

Realistic graphics and modelsDiverse biomes and formationsResource gathering and crafting
🎮 Games
(571)
free
15
Craft Forever: Build & Explore
Craft Forever: Build & Explore
Craft Forever: Build & Explore
Infinite Crafting Joy
Free

Explore an infinite crafting and building sandbox powered by AI. Combine elements to create new materials, build anything you can imagine, and share your creations with a vibrant community. Enjoy daily challenges and constant updates.

AI-driven material alchemyLimitless crafting libraryBuild and explore procedurally generated worlds
🎮 Games
(9)
free with in-app purchases
16
Exploration Crafting
Exploration Crafting
Exploration Crafting
The great crafting game
Free

Build and explore a vast pixelated world, creating anything from castles to islands. This game offers simple controls, automatic saving, and a variety of blocks to craft your ultimate fictional environment. Engage with AI-driven animals and complete missions for rewards.

Pixel block world buildingCastle and building creationTerrain generation options
🎮 Games
(202)
free with in-app purchases
17
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Block World 3D: Craft & Build
Building & Crafting - Sandbox
Free

Explore, craft, and build in an open-world sandbox game. Survive, create structures, and embark on adventures alone or with friends. Customize your character and discover endless possibilities.

Sandbox crafting and buildingSurvival mode with resource managementCreative mode with unlimited resources
🎮 Games
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Terraria
Terraria
Terraria
Dig! Fight! Explore! Build!
$4.99

Explore a vast, procedurally generated world filled with unique biomes, challenging enemies, and valuable treasures. Dig, fight, build, and craft to survive and thrive in this open-ended adventure. Discover over 5,000 items, interact with numerous NPCs, and enjoy extensive building options.

Vast procedurally generated worldsOver 5,000 unique itemsCombat against 400+ enemies
🎮 Games
(47K)
paid
19
Adventaria: Survival 2D Craft
Adventaria: Survival 2D Craft
Adventaria: Survival 2D Craft
Mine & Dig in Lite Pixel Game
Free

Explore, mine, and craft in a pixelated sandbox world. Survive dangerous monsters, battle epic bosses, and build anything you can imagine. Discover hundreds of items and unlock powerful gear.

Mining and resource gatheringExtensive crafting systemSurvival elements
🎮 Games
(170)
free
20
Crafty Lands: Build & Explore
Crafty Lands: Build & Explore
Crafty Lands: Build & Explore
Build your own world
Free

Unleash your creativity by building and exploring unique worlds with blocks. Design anything from houses to entire cities, and embark on exciting adventures within these open-ended environments. Discover new places, interact with characters, and craft your own stories.

Build worlds with blocksExplore vast scenariosFly freely through environments
🎮 Games
(14K)
free with in-app purchases