Roblox is a free open-world and life-simulation game from Roblox Corporation, first released on July 14, 2014. Instead of one fixed game, it works as a library of user-created experiences, from racing and tactical shooters to tycoons and roleplay, plus a Marketplace for customizing your avatar. It carries a Teen content rating, shows no ads, and offers in-app purchases. Friends can join from mobile, tablet, PC, console, or VR headsets.
One app instead of one game at a time
Most mobile games give you a single experience. Roblox works as a library of games built by other people, from professional studios to indie teams and solo creators. Popular titles include Dress to Impress, RIVALS, Steal a Brainrot, Brookhaven RP and Adopt Me!
Genres include role-playing games, simulators, racing, tactical shooters, tycoons, horror, anime and sports. The app also lists trending experiences and new games every day, so the catalog changes without you installing anything extra.
The app is tagged adventure and sits in the open-world and life-simulation categories.
Avatars, the Marketplace and playing across devices
Your avatar is the center of the social side. You can set clothing, accessories and hairstyles, add emotes, and browse thousands of user-created 3D items in the Marketplace.
Multiplayer works across mobile, tablet, PC, console and VR headsets, so friends on other hardware can join the same game. You can also join a Party and enter competitive or social experiences together. Age-verified users can talk by voice chat or text.
Creators have a separate path. Roblox Studio runs on Windows or Mac and is used to design and publish games. A paid tier called Roblox Plus offers up to 20% discounts on in-game items, fee-free Robux transfers, a profile badge and free private servers.
What to check before installing Roblox
Roblox runs on Android 8.0 or newer. The version number varies by device.
The game is free and has no ads, though it offers in-app purchases. If a child will be playing, the parent's guide linked by the developer and the privacy settings are worth a look. Roblox Kids and Select Accounts provide age-verified spaces, along with content filtering and moderation.
Multiplayer games are shared online worlds, so expect to need an internet connection.
Roblox pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with no ads
- Games across many genres, with new ones added daily
- Cross-platform play on mobile, tablet, PC, console and VR
- Detailed avatar customization and a Marketplace with thousands of items
- Over 1 billion installs and a 4.2 rating on Google Play
Cons
- In-app purchases are present, including the paid Roblox Plus tier
- Rated Teen, so it may not suit younger children without supervision
- Quality varies because games come from many different creators
- Download size varies by device
Is Roblox safe?
Roblox comes from Roblox Corporation, and you install it from Google Play. It shows no ads and carries a Teen content rating. The developer describes content filtering, moderation and age-verified spaces, but no independent review is cited here. Parents can use the developer's guide and privacy tools.
How to install Roblox
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Roblox when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
