I like both to be honest

Both were vital parts of my childhood. I personally don't have a preference/ They're both fun as all hell.
Terraria = more hardcore, faster paced, more combat oriented.
Minecraft = More chill and relaxing. More PvE based, a bit more casual.
Also, I personally think the 2 don't really compare all to well. Kinda like Apples to Oranges, sure they're both sweet, and are fruits but that's really it.

I can't really decide which is better to me. There's a lot more stuff to do in vanilla Terraria (especially with combat), but then again Minecraft feels like it gives more freedom despite having a little less to give in some areas. That said, I actually have a third combatant in these sorts of discussions, which makes it even harder for me to say which would be better.

why I chose minecraft: terraria might have more items, but minecraft is 3D and if you want more items download a mod

I used to play terraria but it kept corrupting my worlds and I eventually rage quit and stopped playing it.

this is a minecraft website.

pretty biased if you think about it :P

i enjoy them both tbh

never heard of terraria, is it like fortnite?

Asking this question on a minecraft site will only give you a biased answer towards minecraft.

I mean, I was tempted to hit the What's Terraria one and be the first one to use it. But, honestly, I know what it is. Just never tried it. I only watched my son and my wife's cousin play it once in awhile.

I don't really know much about what terraria is.

you cant judge those two fairly i dont think. they are like apples and oranges. they both have some things in common but are also really different. apples and oranges are both fruits, but they are different and have different flavors. Minecraft is about creativity, playing with friends, and exploring mostly, while Terraria is combat, adventure, and gearing up while also sharing traits with Minecraft. i cant say as i have a favorite tbh i love them both and respect them both as games and titles i love. i hope this helps with others choosing sides lol (jk choose what you want im not stopping you)