{"id":185106,"date":"2022-03-14T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T08:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=185106"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:53:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:53:38","slug":"roblox-studio-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/roblox-studio-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Roblox Studio Review: Games galore amid safety concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By now, you’ve no doubt heard of the blocky, Lego-Esque “game” known as Roblox Studio. But it’s not just one game<\/strong>; it’s hundreds. And they are more or less all user created<\/strong>, as well. There is even a parasocial element <\/strong>such as real-life influencers<\/strong> getting custom Roblox <\/strong><\/a>and hosting in-game events like Yoga classes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many types of games <\/strong>exist and it is technically free to play<\/strong>, and Roblox is widely regarded as a kid-friendly platform<\/strong>. Of course, that trait has recently been called into question<\/strong> with multiple news sources such as The Washington Post<\/a> reporting on unfortunate, nefarious actors<\/strong> within the Roblox community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s review Roblox Studio<\/strong>, list some of the best Roblox games<\/strong>, and see what they’re all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roblox studio history and background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, David Baszucki<\/strong> and Erik Cassel <\/strong>founded the Roblox Corporation <\/strong>all the way back in 2004<\/strong>. They didn’t officially release Roblox until 2006 and the game continued on through the years. It debuted on various platforms starting with Windows then adding iOS, Android, and Xbox One. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tragically, Cassel passed away in 2013<\/strong> due to complications from cancer. However, the company received funding<\/strong> through a round of venture capital funding in the amount of $82 million USD<\/strong> in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company expanded, receiving more funding in 2020<\/strong>, and eventually got a valuation of billions of US dollars. Going public in late 2020 saw the company’s clout go up even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Roblox?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Roblox is an online platform<\/strong> where users create and then share their games<\/strong> across the digital world. It’s more like a Steam\/YouTube hybrid<\/strong> that’s free to play<\/strong>. Roblox Studio Software creates games ranging from shooters to RPGs and themed games around popular Korean streaming shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"image<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Roblox developer tools and features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roblox heavily<\/strong> incentivizes all users to become game developers<\/strong> with lots of tools and the promise of earning real money or in-game currency. Especially aimed at a younger audience<\/strong>, the platform offers tons of resources<\/strong> from Studio Step articles<\/a> to a developer console<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The game uses Lua, the programming language,<\/strong> to create digital hangout spaces<\/strong> or full-fledged interactive digital experiences<\/strong>. Users can create the game they’ve always wanted to play but perhaps haven’t found yet. There was even a Lil Nas X virtual concert<\/a> in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone looking to learn more about game development<\/strong> with lots of documentation and community support, Roblox is a great way to get started<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns about content and exploitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every game, developer, and platform has its controversies and Roblox is no different. There are two major concerns regarding the game platform <\/strong>— one that especially concerns parents<\/strong> since many kids are active on Roblox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Roblox kid-friendly?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Roblox, like any gaming platform, has rules in place for decency<\/strong>. No slurs, nudity, harassment, etc. However, many users experience naked avatars <\/a>who proposition other players in chatrooms <\/strong>or break other rules. Worse yet, one user had their avatar assaulted in-game<\/a> in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A voice chat <\/strong>meant to heighten the immersiveness of the game gives would-be bad actors another pathway to harass underage and unassuming players.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roblox Studio has a laissez-faire approach <\/strong>to overseeing player-to-player interactions, so many of these issues don’t get reported or aren’t addressed. The game platform is an older one <\/strong>and, now, it’s explosively popular and quite siloed in how the company approaches platform management. Retrofitting safety and security features for minors does not seem to be a top priority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Roblox exploit young developers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As reported<\/strong> by numerous outlets in early 2022 after initial reporting by People Make Games<\/a><\/strong>, developers<\/strong> with some as young as age 6<\/strong> were creating content on the Roblox platform<\/strong>. Not only are there claims of financial exploitation<\/strong>, but of harassment<\/strong>, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company encourages young creators to sell their work<\/a> with phrases like “Make Anything. Reach Millions. Earn Serious Cash”<\/strong>. But Roblox takes 30%<\/strong> of any sales of virtual creations. Moreover, older developers take advantage<\/strong> of young developers who don’t understand how to value their work. Then, when the younger party<\/strong> is dismissed<\/strong> erroneously or not appropriately compensated<\/strong>, they have no recourse<\/strong> against the older parties or even with Roblox who considers themselves a third party<\/strong> in the scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the <\/strong>older parties would harass younger users<\/strong> — sometimes in sexually explicit ways. For a platform that bills itself as kid-friendly, these are huge red flags<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"image<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Roblox “Robux” system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Robux<\/strong> is the system of in-game currency <\/strong>in Roblox that lets players buy cosmetics<\/strong>, items<\/strong>, and games<\/strong>. The company even has tutorials<\/a> on how to price games<\/strong> if you are trying to earn Robux with them. Roblox also has a trading system<\/a> that lets players trade Robux<\/strong>, Limited Items<\/strong>, and Limited Unique Items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways to get Robux in-game<\/strong>, but here are some of the most straightforward options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n