Minecraft, the beloved sandbox game, invites players to embark on a journey through its expansive realms, each brimming with unique biomes. The game is structured across three distinct dimensions: the Overworld, the Nether, and The End, each offering a diverse array of environments that enhance exploration, resource gathering, and creativity in building. As of 2025, the Java Edition boasts an impressive total of 65 biomes, each contributing to the game’s rich tapestry of experiences.
Complete list of biomes in Minecraft
The biomes in Minecraft are categorized into three primary dimensions:
- Overworld: 54 biomes
- Nether: 5 biomes
- The End: 5 biomes
Below is a comprehensive overview of the biomes found within each dimension:
Overworld Biomes
The Overworld is home to a remarkable variety of biomes, classified into seven distinct types, culminating in a total of 54 unique environments. Here’s a closer look at these biomes:
1. Ocean Biomes
- Ocean
- Deep Ocean
- Warm Ocean
- Lukewarm Ocean
- Deep Lukewarm Ocean
- Cold Ocean
- Deep Cold Ocean
- Frozen Ocean
- Deep Frozen Ocean
- Mushroom Fields
2. Highland Biomes
- Jagged Peaks
- Frozen Peaks
- Stony Peaks
- Meadow
- Cherry Grove
- Grove
- Snowy Slopes
- Windswept Hills
- Windswept Gravelly Hills
- Windswept Forest
3. Woodland Biomes
- Forest
- Flower Forest
- Taiga
- Old Growth Pine Taiga
- Old Growth Spruce Taiga
- Snowy Taiga
- Birch Forest
- Old Growth Birch Forest
- Dark Forest
- Pale Garden
- Jungle
- Sparse Jungle
- Bamboo Jungle
4. Wetland & Coastal Biomes
- River
- Frozen River
- Swamp
- Mangrove Swamp
- Beach
- Snowy Beach
- Stony Shore
5. Flatland Biomes
- Plains
- Sunflower Plains
- Snowy Plains
- Ice Spikes
6. Arid-land Biomes
- Desert
- Savanna
- Savanna Plateau
- Windswept Savanna
- Badlands
- Wooded Badlands
- Eroded Badlands
7. Cave Biomes
- Lush Caves
- Dripstone Caves
- Deep Dark
Nether Biomes
The Nether, a realm of fire and brimstone, presents players with five distinct biomes:
- Nether Wastes
- Soul Sand Valley
- Crimson Forest
- Warped Forest
- Basalt Deltas
The End Biomes
In contrast, The End features five biomes, available exclusively in the Java Edition, while the Bedrock Edition simplifies this to a single biome:
- The End (Main Land)
- Small End Islands
- End Midlands
- End Highlands
- End Barrens
In summary, the Java Edition of Minecraft showcases a total of 65 biomes, with the Overworld housing 54, the Nether comprising 5, and The End contributing another 5. The Bedrock Edition, while slightly reduced, still offers a rich variety with 61 biomes, highlighting the game’s expansive and ever-evolving world.
