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A survival world, adapted to 2D
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#a-survival-world-adapted-to-2d)
Gather wood, craft tools, build a shelter and survive the night. Explore caves and villages, smelt better equipment, cross the Nether, find the stronghold and face the Ender Dragon. Termcraft adapts that survival progression to a side-on terminal world, with shaped terrain, room cutaways and distinct creature silhouettes.
- Mine, craft, farm and build in a procedural Overworld, Nether and End.
- Explore villages, dungeons and fortresses, then face the Ender Dragon.
- Play solo or with up to eight players, with shared building, PvP and player chat.
- Terminal pixel art, lighting and selectable views; **Detail is the default**.
Play the beta
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#play-the-beta) **Without Rust:** download your platform's `0.2.0` archive from Releases. Extract the game archive, keeping all files together. Open a terminal in the extracted folder.
| Platform | Download `0.2.0` | Start Lantern Run | | --- | --- | --- | | Linux, Intel/AMD 64-bit | Linux archive | `./play.sh` | | Windows, Intel/AMD 64-bit | Windows archive | `.\PLAY.cmd` in Windows Terminal | | macOS, Apple silicon | Apple silicon archive | `./PLAY.command` | | macOS, Intel | Intel Mac archive | `./PLAY.command` |
For classic survival run `./termcraft` on Linux/macOS or `.\termcraft.exe` on Windows. The launchers in the table start **Lantern Run**, a separate short combat, traversal and building route. macOS archives are unsigned; see installation for platform details.
**Package managers:** on macOS run `brew install pagel-s/termcraft/termcraft`. Rust users can run `cargo install termcraft --locked` (Rust 1.88+). For Debian/Ubuntu, follow the signed APT setup. WinGet is pending Microsoft's review; use the Windows archive above meanwhile. See package-manager channels for details.
To build it yourself, follow building from source.
Controls
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#controls) Start with a true-color terminal, a monospace font and a window around **120×40** or larger. Mouse support is recommended.
| Action | Control | | --- | --- | | Walk | Hold `A` / `D` or left/right arrow | | Sprint | Tap, release, then quickly hold the same direction | | Jump / swim up | `W`, `Up` or `Space` | | Mine / attack | Left mouse button | | Place / interact | Right mouse button; `F` uses the hovered block | | Inventory / crafting | `E` | | Hotbar | `1`–`9` | | Drop one / stack | `V` / `Shift+V` | | Zoom in / out | `=` or `+` / `-` | | Close UI / save and quit | `Q` or `Esc` |
**O** opens settings, **F3** diagnostics and **F4** cycles views. Saved view choices are respected. See all controls and gameplay for sprint input support, crafting, furnaces and portals.
Play with friends
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#play-with-friends) Use matching beta builds. Start hosting and playing in one terminal:
./termcraft host
The host starts the server and joins automatically. Press **T** to see the join address; friends on the same network run `./termcraft client ADDRESS --player bob`. Use a different `--player` profile for each terminal. **T** also opens player chat. For package-manager installs, omit `./`; on Windows use `.\termcraft.exe`. Quitting the host ends the shared session.
Follow the **multiplayer setup guide** for one computer, one network or separate networks, with connection checks and troubleshooting. For remote access, follow safe hosting or SSH joining.
Saves and current limits
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#saves-and-current-limits)
The game autosaves in your user data directory. Back up the **whole save directory**, including hidden files, before upgrading; older builds cannot open newer saves. See save locations and recovery.
The game is in beta. See supported content and release notes for current capabilities and limits.
Feedback
[](https://github.com/pagel-s/termcraft/tree/v0.2.0#feedback) Report bugs through GitHub issues or `pagel.sebastian.1@gmail.com`. Include build, OS, terminal and reproduction steps.