Builds you’ll remember

Minecraft

You know what Minecraft is. On Peaceful mode it’s also one of the best games for building a home together.

  • PC
  • Mac
  • Switch
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • iPhone
  • Android
A Minecraft landscape of blocky hills covered in pine trees and pink cherry blossom trees under a blue sky.
Official image via Nintendo eShop (opens in a new tab) · © Mojang Studios / Microsoft

Why couples might love it

Peaceful removes monsters and hunger, which leaves the two of you, a spot by a lake and a growing list of projects: a house, a farm, a bridge, a tower nobody asked for.

It’s the most cross-platform game around. With Bedrock Edition, your partner on a phone can join your world on a console or a Windows PC.

What you actually do together

  • Build a house, then a barn, then a village
  • Go exploring and bring materials home
  • Start farms and gardens
  • Leave signs and chests of gifts for each other

Best for

  • Creative couples who like open-ended play
  • Long-distance couples on different devices
  • Anyone who wants a game without an ending

Things to know before playing

  • There are two versions: Java (PC and Mac) and Bedrock (everything else). You both need the same one.
  • Peaceful mode is what makes it cozy.
  • A Realm (paid subscription) keeps your shared world online when the host is offline.

Our verdict

A blank canvas that runs on everything. Turn on Peaceful, pick a view and start building.

Couple compatibility
Overall 4.6/5

from our couch to yours ♡

Find Minecraft in mobile games for couples and games for long-distance couples.

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