Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus 'Notch' Persson and the Game that Changed Everything

Minecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus 'Notch' Persson and the Game that Changed Everything

Daniel Goldberg

📅 Finished on: 2026-02-12

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You can make it as an indie too: have faith

It reads well and tells the story of the creator of Minecraft (and his burnout). Good for a light read.

Nice. I liked how Markus comes across as an ordinary nerd, a dreamer, and he made it without ever quite believing it. He stays in his own world, with his quirky habits, and comes across as kind-hearted. Minecraft truly defined an era. A very pleasant and detailed read, even in the final stages, when Minecraft began to face existential problems and Markus sold to Microsoft. Handling all that fame and success is not easy. It encouraged so many other devs.