For kids of a certain age, let's say six- to 13-years-old, Minecraft the game and Roblox the game are somewhat interchangeable multiplayer block-building games. With Minecraft ‘s diamond pickaxe ...

Either way, Lego and Minecraft demonstrate the vast appeal of block-building games in reality and in games. If the list ended with those two, I wouldn’t be so curious. But it doesn’t.

Game Mechanics: Minecraft is known for its block-based world where players can build structures, mine resources, and fight off enemies. The gameplay is more structured around survival, exploration ...