Hytale Already Has a Feature Minecraft Has Fumbled for 17 Years (For Players Like Me)

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I used to think another game like Minecraft was pointless. Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time (excluding different versions of Tetris), and it’s available on almost every device. Over the years, it’s become a very complex game with endless building possibilities, inspiring successful spin-offs and even a hit movie. Plus, it’s surprisingly affordable for how much replay value it offers, so I never understood the need for a game like Hytale. But after watching streams of Hytale‘s early access version, I’ve changed my mind. It’s added something I always felt Minecraft lacked: furniture.

Unlike Minecraft, which mainly offers different colored bedsheets, Hytale lets you decorate with a wide variety of furniture. Here are just a few examples of what players can use to customize their spaces:

  • Wardrobes
  • Chests
  • Functional chairs, benches, stools, and sofas
  • Functional tables
  • Functional bookshelves
  • Numerous decorations

I understand that many players don’t see the lack of furniture as a big problem in Minecraft. Some agree with Mojang that their time is better spent on other features, especially since creative players can already build their own furniture. But for me, and others like the developers of Hytale (Hypixel Studios, who ran a hugely popular Minecraft server), it’s always felt like a missed chance to make the game even better.

Why is Minecraft so Against the Idea of Furniture?

Many people worry that furniture wouldn’t fit the simple, blocky style of Minecraft, feeling like an added extra rather than a natural part of the world. Mojang, the game’s creator, has acknowledged this concern, noting it was a frequent request as far back as 2020. However, the idea that furniture would be too detailed doesn’t quite make sense – functional beds already exist in the game. Plus, Minecraft encourages players to use mods, and furniture is a very popular addition in those. For those who don’t use mods, current workarounds – like using signs and slabs to create makeshift furniture – are clunky and frustrating. They often result in tables that are either too large, unattractive, or too small to be useful, and let’s not forget having to sit on stairs!

It’s odd that players can lie down in beds but not simply sit in chairs. Currently, players have to go to great lengths, building complicated contraptions, just to simulate sitting, which is frustrating and doesn’t fit with the game’s generally smooth building system. While players create amazing, complex redstone builds, these feel out of place in what’s meant to be a simple game. Minecraft has become increasingly complex over the years with features like flying with Elytra and exploring underwater temples. Other games with similar building elements, like Valheim, ARK, and Hytale, have added furniture, but Minecraft hasn’t.

Five years ago, Mojang clearly stated they weren’t planning to add furniture to Minecraft, and updates since then have continued to lack it. I’ve come to terms with that, but it’s still disappointing. I really want the ability to actually sit at a table or relax on a sofa and enjoy the interior design of my base, instead of awkwardly crouching to pretend. It would be fantastic to have a variety of tables using all the different stone and wood types, and to be able to decorate them to make my Minecraft home feel more cozy and realistic. While some argue that using trapdoors and stairs as furniture is creative, it doesn’t feel clever to simply copy complicated building techniques. Honestly, the current methods for creating furniture are limiting, frustrating, and don’t look very good.

There’s a Bright Future Ahead For Furniture in Hytale

Image via Hypixel

I’ve wanted this feature in a game for ages, and when the developers of Minecraft wouldn’t add it, I’m considering switching to Hytale for a while. It’s funny that what finally drew me in is the furniture – I usually care more about combat and character progression, or even Hytale’s dinosaurs! – but it’s made a huge difference to my experience. While Hytale still needs more craftable items – things like bookshelves would be great instead of having to find furniture scattered around – it already has more furniture options than Minecraft. As the game continues to develop, I expect even more furniture will be added, and being able to display items like weapons, armor, and books will allow for much more creative and detailed building.

Hytale isn’t on Steam right now. The developers don’t want players who don’t understand what ‘early access’ means to leave negative reviews. You can buy an early access version of the game directly from the Hytale website instead.

Image via Hypixel

I’ll always have a soft spot for Minecraft, but after a long time seeing clunky furniture built from blocks, I’m excited to try a more relaxing game with better options. With Hytale now available and looking promising, it’s less of an issue that Minecraft requires players to build everything themselves. If you enjoy the creative process of building decorations and don’t mind if they aren’t functional, Minecraft is still great. But for those of us who want furniture that actually works and looks good, there’s finally another building game available. It’s actually good that these games are so different – it gives players a reason to enjoy both. I’m really looking forward to spending hours decorating a cozy home with lots of details and then finally relaxing and enjoying the results of my work.

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2026-01-19 04:05