Building games are one of the most popular video game genres on mobile devices and game consoles. There are numerous titles that allow players to design and create their own house, city, world or even computer game.

While online multiplayer and cloud saves are still very popular, there's still a lot to be said for making games that can be played offline, whether you play them on your smartphone and tablet, computer, or modern consoles like the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Here are 10 of the best offline building games worth checking out.

Minecraft is one of the most popular building games in the world due to its solid gameplay, constant evolution, and the ability it gives players to build almost anything they want. At first glance, Minecraft seems like a simple tool for creating retro-style pixel art, but its 3D digital spaces allow for the creation of truly epic worlds that can be fully explored by players and shared with others (although sharing does require online connectivity).