Luanti is an engine of infinite possibilities, but your creativity shouldn’t be limited by sluggish hardware or high latency. Kamatera provides the raw power and global reach required to host massive multiplayer worlds, complex modpacks, and persistent environments that stay online 24/7.
Luanti delivers infinite possibilities for voxel gaming, from survival adventures to creative building to custom game modes you design yourself. With Kamatera’s high-performance infrastructure, you get smooth gameplay, reliable hosting, and the freedom to create without limitations.
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Luanti is a free, open-source voxel game engine and platform similar to Minecraft. It provides block-based gameplay, world exploration, building, and crafting mechanics in a voxel environment. Unlike Minecraft, Luanti is a game engine rather than just a game. It comes with default gameplay similar to creative/survival modes, but developers can create entirely different games using the engine.
The platform is completely open-source under the LGPL license, requires no accounts or authentication with any company, supports extensive modding through a Lua API, runs on Windows, Linux, and other platforms, and places no restrictions on how you use it. Communities run Luanti servers for private friend groups, public communities, educational purposes, or experimental gameplay. The platform’s flexibility, zero licensing costs, and freedom from corporate control make it popular with communities that want complete ownership of their gaming experience.
The hardware needs vary, but a server running a standard game with a moderate number of players generally benefits from the following:
Processor (CPU): A dual-core processor is recommended for better performance.
System memory (RAM): 512 MB is a bare minimum for the client, but 4 GB or more is recommended for a stable server, especially with mods.
Storage: You should have enough free disk space to allow the world database to grow (e.g., at least 1 GB SSD initially).
Networking: A stable internet connection with adequate upload/download speeds is essential for a good multiplayer experience. The server should be configured for port forwarding through any firewalls.
For more information, refer to the Luanti docs.
Not directly in most cases. Luanti and Minecraft use different world formats, block definitions, and internal structures. Some community-developed conversion tools exist for basic world geometry, but they’re imperfect and often lose data. Mods, redstone circuits, command blocks, and many Minecraft-specific features won’t convert since Luanti has different mechanics.
For most communities, starting fresh in Luanti is more practical than attempting migration. However, you can recreate builds manually or use Luanti’s world editing tools to reconstruct important structures. If you’re considering migration, test conversion tools with small world sections to understand limitations before committing.
Scaling is seamless. Through the Kamatera dashboard, you can upgrade your server specifications at any time. The changes are applied quickly, allowing your server to handle more players or more intensive mods as needed.
The project renamed from Minetest to Luanti in October 2024 to better represent what the platform actually is—a game engine rather than just a Minecraft test or clone. The name “Minetest” caused confusion with people assuming it was just a Minecraft testing platform or unauthorized copy, when it’s actually an independent engine that happens to support similar gameplay. “Luanti” comes from the Finnish word “luonti” (creation) combined with “Luanti” creating a unique, searchable name that better represents the platform’s creative possibilities.
The software itself remains the same with the same features, mods, and capabilities. Only the name changed. Existing servers and worlds continue working without interruption. Both names may appear in documentation and discussions during the transition period.
Kamatera utilizes enterprise-grade security protocols and hardware. You can also configure your own cloud firewalls and set up automated backups through the Kamatera console to ensure your world data is never lost.
Our 30-day free trial includes one server worth up to $100. You can set up your free VPS server, install an operating system, and select a location from one of our 20+ data centers worldwide.
If you choose monthly billing, you will receive your first invoice the month after the free trial expires. For example, if you start your free trial on November 20, the free trial will be until December 20. If you choose to continue using our services and don’t terminate your server, your first invoice will be sent out after January 1. That invoice will include a prorated charge for December 20-31, as well as the month of January.
Our flexible monthly and hourly pricing models allow you to keep your costs under control. If you choose an hourly server, we bill for the resources you use. You’re only charged for the time your server is running. You can see real-time usage in your dashboard, and there are no surprise charges or hidden fees.