Best Minecraft Adventure Maps (2024)

Adventure maps turn Minecraft from a self-made story into something much more detailed and exciting, from recreating older games to pushing you into a whole other world. After all: who doesn't love a good adventure?

The eight maps on our list throw you into an exciting world of Minecraft that you never could have possibly imagined, one that leaves you totally in love with this game and all of its possibilities. Check out some of the best Minecraft adventure maps below.

Best Minecraft Adventure Maps

Take yourself on a new adventure with these eight Minecraft adventure maps. The maps with trailers have them provided, while those without have screenshots from the game.

Build a Boat for Diamonds

Download Page: MinecraftMaps

Version: 1.21

Build a Boat for Diamonds is a unique, Greek mythology-themed sailing adventure crafted by TheWorfer27. The focus of the game is building a boat that can withstand many trials, from fighting Harpies to dodging rocks and other floating objects. You'll gain gold from completing different areas and diamonds by sailing into them in each room. When you're boat is destroyed, you're brought back to the start to revamp your boat by purchasing and adding new materials to it. It's basically a sailing Roguelike in Minecraft! If you're also a big Roguelike fan or just love building in Minecraft, I highly recommend checking this one out.

Erebos

Download Page: PlanetMinecraft

Version: 1.20.1

Erebos by Redlef is a horror-themed Minecraft map taking inspiration from the Resident Evil games.It is intended to be somewhat difficult and will take players at least 8-10 hours to get through. In the world, you'll find a variety of custom resources like guns, puzzles, and boss fights to truly make it feel like its own horror game. I found it to be pretty spooky and worth a try for any Minecraft horror fans. Just make sure to test the resource pack out in the lobby before starting the game.

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Download Page: CurseForge

Version: 1.19.4, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4

One of the spookiest franchises in the horror game industry lately is the Backrooms. Dozens of game developers have made their own version of a Backrooms game, with InfiniteXgg creating this variation within Minecraft. While going about your daily life in your mine, you'll be sucked into the backrooms. There's a very unnerving atmosphere in the Backrooms that is reflected in this version. Test your skills by surviving through the Yellow Rooms to make your way to everything else the Backrooms have in store for you.

The Anomaly Part 1

The Anomaly Part 1: Download Page

Version: 1.20.4

One of the best parts of detailed Minecraft adventure maps is when they have great NPC dialogue and interactions. Woven has done this really well in the Anomaly. They use villagers as NPCs, using custom pathing and dialogue to make it feel as if you are truly interacting with the characters. The story of The Anomaly is as interesting as the NPCs are well-designed. You play Professor Ironmonger, a retired scientist who has returned to the laboratory to deal with a strange anomaly. It's up to you to learn about the Anomaly and make sure you and your colleagues make it home safely.

Pixelmon Hoenn

Pixelmon Hoenn: Download here (needs CurseForge)

Version: 1.20.2

Pixelmon is already a popular way to play Minecraft. Jond takes it to the next level with his recreation of the map of Hoenn from the Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby 3DS games! When combined with the 1.20.2 Pixelmon mod, it feels exactly like playing the old games. You'll begin by leaving your home, choosing your starter, and rescuing Professor Birch. Afterward, work hard to catch new Pixelmon and train your team to reach new heights.

Dark Dreams: Rewoken

Dark Dreams Reworken: Download Page

Version: 1.21.1, 1.20.1

Caley19's Dark Dreams: Rewoken challenges players to escape the Dark Dungeon. While the dungeon is on the spookier side, I consider it to be more of a thriller than a horror map. You'll need to examine the areas of the dungeon carefully while hunting for clues and puzzles to solve. It will challenge your puzzle-solving and finding skills, making it a nice mix of an adventure map and a puzzle map.

Adventures of Stink

Adventure of Stink: Download Page

Version: 1.21.1, 1.20.1

The Adventures of Stink Map provides an Ocarina of Time-inspired adventure for Minecraft players. It was created over the course of three years by Dandalf and is fully complete. Players start in a small woodsy village where they complete easy tasks to earn Rubels. These can be used to buy gear that helps you progress beyond the village. In addition to outlined quests, there are barrels hidden throughout the land filled with secret goods to make your adventure easier. If you haven't picked up Echoes of Wisdom, this could be the "Zelda" game to keep you entertained for free.

Delta 2160

Delta 2160: Download Page

Version: 1.20.1

The LGSC Team's Delta 2160 is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world where you must survive in any way possible based on your chosen role. You can become a scavenger, doing grunt work for others, a solo mercenary, or a spy for one of the city's mega-corporations. The texture pack had a charming steampunk vibe, and I found the game easy to hop into. What was especially helpful were the electronic compasses given to players to guide them to quests and their home. They helped me stay on the path during the story when I definitely would have gotten lost otherwise.

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