Is Roblox a game or a platform?

Roblox is a platform — it hosts millions of games (called experiences) created by its community. Roblox itself isn't a single game; it's the platform where people build and play games.

How many games are on Roblox?

Roblox has over 40 million published experiences (games). New games are created every day by developers around the world.

Is Roblox appropriate for a 7 year old?

Roblox is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). It has safety features including chat filters and parental controls. Parents should set up restrictions and monitor activity for children under 10.

Does Roblox cost money?

Roblox is free to download and play. Robux (virtual currency) can be purchased for optional items, but the core experience is completely free.

What Is Roblox? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

What Is Roblox?

Roblox is the world's largest online platform where people create, share, and play games made by other users. Think of it as YouTube for games — instead of watching videos, you play games, and instead of uploading videos, you build games.

Overview of the Roblox universe with millions of players across diverse game worlds

Founded in 2004 and launched in 2006, Roblox now has over 70 million daily active users and hosts millions of games created by its community. It's free to play and available on PC, Mac, mobile devices, Xbox, and PlayStation.

How Does Roblox Work?

Roblox has two sides:

Playing Games

Open the Roblox app or website, browse games (called "experiences"), and click to play. Everything from racing games to horror adventures to virtual hangouts — all made by other Roblox users. Most games are free, with optional in-game purchases using Robux (Roblox's virtual currency).

Making Games

Anyone can create games using Roblox Studio, a free game development tool. Roblox uses a scripting language called Luau (based on Lua). When you publish a game, millions of Roblox players can instantly discover and play it.

Roblox by the Numbers

70+ million daily active users
40+ million games (experiences) published
5+ billion hours played per month
$800+ million paid to developers annually
200+ countries where Roblox is available

Roblox ecosystem showing players, developers, and games interconnected

What Kinds of Games Are on Roblox?

Virtually every genre imaginable:

Obbies — obstacle courses (the most iconic Roblox genre)
Simulators — pet collecting, mining, fighting (the most popular)
Tycoons — build and manage businesses
RPGs — quests, combat, and leveling systems
Horror — surprisingly scary atmospheric experiences
Roleplay — social games with houses, jobs, and stories
FPS — competitive shooters
Racing — car, boat, and vehicle games
Building — creative sandbox games

Is Roblox Free?

Yes. Roblox is free to download and play. Almost all games are free. Robux can be purchased for optional in-game items, but it's never required to play.

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

Roblox has multiple safety features:

Chat filtering — inappropriate language is automatically blocked
Age verification — different features available based on age
Parental controls — restrict which games children can access
Content moderation — both AI and human review of games and content
Privacy settings — control who can message, friend, or follow

While Roblox works hard on safety, parents should still monitor younger children's activity, especially around in-game chat and spending.

How Do Roblox Developers Make Money?

Developers earn Robux through:

Game Passes — premium features players buy
Developer Products — consumable items
Premium Payouts — based on playtime from Premium subscribers

Robux converts to real money through the Developer Exchange (DevEx) program. Top developers earn millions of dollars per year.

Where Can You Play Roblox?

PC/Mac — Roblox Player app or roblox.com
iPhone/iPad — App Store
Android — Google Play Store
Xbox One/Series X|S — Xbox Store
PlayStation 4/5 — PlayStation Store
Meta Quest VR — VR headset support

Want to Create a Roblox Game?

You don't need coding experience to build games on Roblox. Obby uses AI to generate complete Roblox games from text descriptions — describe your idea, preview it in the browser, and export to Roblox Studio. Try it free.