The first thing the player will notice is that Minecraft Dungeons game is a completely different genre than its original. Unlike Minecraft, Dungeons focuses on action and exploration of dungeons in search of items. The player starts the game by creating their own character. MD offers three classes fro the player to choose from – swordsman, wizard and double-sickle fighter. Each class has their unique abilities, like the wizard’s spells, and can be equipped with various items: armors, weapons, etc. The items can also be enchanted with various effects, allowing for further customization.

MD maps are randomly generated and so is its content. The player will encounter monsters known from the original Minecraft, like Skeletons and Creepers, as well as strong bosses. There are also various chests full of different types of loot, unique weapons and other collectibles for the player to gather. The dungeons also spawn puzzles for the player to solve for additional items. They are hidden in the nooks and crannies of the maps so the player will have to pay attention to find them all. Minecraft Dungeons includes a four-player co-op mode, in which the player can join and leave the game at any time. The difficulty will be adjusted each time the player’s party changes.