Subgames form a foundation for the game. Different subgames have different objectives – such as survival, building, or player vs. player. Usually Minetest comes with minetest_game, which supplies the default items.
More subgames are available on the forum. Also see the WIP subgames section.
Mods (or modifications) are changing the game content from what it originally was. Mostly they add new features to gameplay, but can also change or remove existing content.
All content in the game, including tools, blocks, and items, are added to the game using Lua mod plugins. Minetest comes with a collection of these plugins by default in a set called minetest_game.
Learn how to install and use mods.
More mods are available on our forums. Also see the WIP mods section.
Find more texture packs on the forums.