You'll need a Microsoft account to download Minecraft but that's no sweat to do. Choosing between the two versions, Java and ...

Lunar Client is a custom Minecraft launcher that optimizes several aspects of the game (Image via Sportskeeda) Minecraft Java Edition can be downloaded and played in several different ways.

Run Minecraft Java on your Steam Deck with my straightforward step-by-step guide, using Prism Launcher to keep things simple.

The two editions of Minecraft do have important differences. These are all the things you should consider when deciding between Minecraft Bedrock and Java.