Torch is a Minecraft Java Edition client rewritten from scratch in Rust, positioned as a lighter and faster alternative to the official Java client. By removing the JVM from the stack, it targets players who want vanilla-style gameplay without the usual memory overhead and frame-rate limitations.
The client reports around 700 MB of memory usage and roughly double the frame rate of vanilla at a 32-chunk render distance, with a built-in overlay showing FPS, frame time, CPU, memory, chunks, and network stats. One build connects to both 26.1.1 and 1.21.11 servers. Iris-compatible shaders are partially supported, and a ClickGUI opened with Right Shift is available in releases that enable it.
Beyond desktop, Torch offers an Android build with on-screen touch controls, including a D-pad plus sneak, sprint, jump, use, inventory, and chat buttons, along with a portrait chat mode for typing multiple messages. A browser option exists but only connects to servers supporting the Eagler protocol over wss://.
Torch suits performance-conscious Minecraft players, low-spec machine owners, and Rust or open-source enthusiasts who want to inspect and contribute to the code. Those who rely heavily on shader packs should verify compatibility first, and regular-server players should download the Windows or Linux build rather than using the browser version.
As a free, open-source project with an active Discord and GitHub presence, Torch is best treated as a fast-moving alternative client: check t
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