Best Games Similar to Roblox (Clones, Free & Paid, Etc.)

Roblox is a vast platform with a ton of creative games coming out every day, but if you're looking for a change in scenery, you're spoiled for choice. There is a wide range of other games and platforms that can give you the same freedom and enjoyment that you get out of Roblox.

In this guide, we'll go over various games and platforms in all kinds of genres, and you're bound to find something that'll interest you!

Full Overview - All Games/Platforms, Categorized

Before we dive into more detail, here is a brief overview of all the games and platforms that we'll cover.

You can click on their names on the left to see a more in-depth description with pictures, or the links to the right to head straight to the game/platform!

Roblox-Like Platforms/Knock-Offs

Sandbox Games Like Roblox

Roblox Clones / Similar Games

First, let's start off with platforms that are pretty much just straight alternatives to Roblox. These will have the closest feel to Roblox as the vast majority of them are made specifically to compete with it.

1. Polytoria

A list about Roblox clones will never be complete without Polytoria. It's a platform where users can customize their avatars and create all sorts of social worlds or games.

Functionally, it's very similar to how Roblox works. You've got a marketplace for avatar customizations, a long list of games made by the community, and various social features allowing you to chat and make friends with people from all around the world.

For game makers out there, the Polytoria Creator app is basically their version of Roblox Studio, and it uses the same coding language (Lua). If you're a Roblox dev, you'll feel right at home there.

2. S&box

S&box is a special one, and to be honest, calling it a "clone" or rip-off seems a bit reductive if not for the fact that it does function a lot like Roblox as a platform.

Made by Facepunch Studios, the creators of Rust and Garry's Mod, S&box is a game creation platform based on the Source 2 engine. It has a game browser, cosmetic marketplace (with expensive limiteds!), and a revenue system for developers publishing their work on the platform.

The platform is still a work-in-progress despite being fully released, but it's already shaping up to be essentially a Steam-hosted version of Roblox featuring sausage people.

3. Bloxd.io

Bloxd.io is technically a Minecraft clone that has an extensive game browser just like Roblox. It has its own versions of 99 Nights in the Forest and Murder Mystery, so Roblox players will feel right at home here.

It's completely free and playable on your browser, so there's no need to download anything. You don't even need to create an account to play, as clicking "Quick Play" puts you straight into your game of choice with a guest account.

4. Core

Based on the Unreal Engine, Core is a platform where developers can create and publish their own games made using various built-in tools. Players can create and customize their own avatar, and there's a wide range of community-made games to try out.

For experienced developers who want to try their hand at making Core games, they even have a guide specifically made for Roblox developers.

Overall, it's functionally a Roblox clone with more "realistic" avatars, and you'll find plenty of familiar genres of games (obbies, tycoons, etc.) on the platform.

5. Fortnite Creative

You read that right, Fortnite Creative is a hub of experiences where creators can publish their own custom games made entirely using Fortnite's engine.

While avatars on Fortnite aren't even close to being as customizable as Roblox's, the platform has an extensive selection of user-made games that also include knock-offs of popular Roblox titles.

Most notably, one of the most popular games on the platform is "Steal the Brainrot", which is a blatant clone of Steal a Brainrot that's regularly updated with special events and more.

6. Zepeto

While they won't admit it, Zepeto is essentially a Roblox alternative with its own customizable avatars, marketplace, and "worlds" (which include user-made games). It's marketed more towards teenagers and young adults, especially with its emphasis on social features and fashion.

It is mainly designed to be a social app, so plenty of users only use it as a virtual hangout rather than a game platform. With that said, there are a ton of games on the platform, with one of the most popular titles, Fashion Live, being a straight rip-off of Dress to Impress.

7. PK XD

PK XD is mainly an open-world MMO centered around pet collection and customizing your own in-game home. It's essentially Pet Simulator 99 or Adopt Me if they had comprehensive world-building tools and diverse minigames.

Much like Roblox, there are a lot of official games to try out, but you'll also find a lot of user-made experiences like obbies, RP maps, and more. The game's built-in builder system is much more restricted than Roblox Studio, but you can achieve a lot with it!

Sandbox Games Like Roblox

For those who like messing around in sandboxes or on Roblox Studio, there are a ton of other sandbox-style games that you can try out too.

1. Garry's Mod

Another Facepunch Studios title, Garry's Mod is one of the original true sandbox experiences that helped popularize general game types like Deathrun, Prop Hunt, and even RP.

Even today, two decades since it was first published on Steam, Garry's Mod continues to be a popular title played by thousands of people daily. There is a wide range of custom games to try out online, and you can always just mess around with the physics and character models on your own.

2. Minecraft

Surely you saw this coming, but any list of sandbox games is incomplete without Minecraft. Minecraft practically spawned its own subgenre of sandbox/survival games, and it gives you so much freedom to build whatever you want with its Creative mode.

With an immense selection of mods and community servers, the sky's the limit with the amount of games you can play through Minecraft. There are even recreations of popular Roblox games on Minecraft, which is made possible through the efforts of passionate modders.

The game is available on a lot of platforms, and the price varies based on which one you plan on playing it on and what country you live in.

3. Terraria

Similar to Minecraft, Terraria is a widely popular sandbox/survival game with a ton of RPG elements and a very active modding community. It's the only 2D game on this list, but it is jam-packed with content that it'll take you a long time to experience everything in it.

You can let your creativity loose when it comes to building bases in the game, as there is a vast range of blocks to discover and use. There are also so many gear pieces and friendly NPCs to collect, and you can always add more with mods.

There's a surprising amount of overlap in both Roblox and Terraria's communities too. You'll find a lot of Roblox-inspired mods online, including one directly inspired by Pressure, which features familiar monsters like Pinkie.

4. Trove

Trove is a free-to-play sandbox game with RPG elements, and it's completely playable on your own if you don't want to interact with other players. If you love playing bandit beaters and other RPGs on Roblox, like Blox Fruits and Sailor Piece, then you'll enjoy this game.

With procedurally-generated worlds, a Minecraft-style block building system, a varied class system, and item crafting, there's a ton of things to do in Trove. Much like Roblox action RPGs, there's a ton of grinding to be done here, and you can join or fight other players as you grow in levels.

5. Palworld

Palworld is a sandbox game with heavy emphasis on catching creatures and building automated bases. It's originally referred to by many as "Pokemon with guns", but it has since taken on an identity of its own.

It was recently released with a huge update that completely overhauled many of the game's mechanics, and this includes a comprehensive story and endgame systems. Roblox players who love games like Evomon will find this equally enjoyable, especially with the wide range of "Pals" that you can tame and bosses you can fight.

It's a great game for both single and multiplayer, and it is constantly updated with new content. There is also a huge modding community adding new (optional) features to the game.

6. Cubic Odyssey

Cubic Odyssey feels like a combination of Minecraft and space exploration games like No Man's Sky. There's a lot of freedom in what you can build and craft in the game, and those who are looking for a multiplayer sandbox with RPG elements will have a lot of fun here.

The game is still regularly updated, and the game now has a ton of features to explore, such as a pet taming system. If you're a fan of breeding in games like Dragon Adventures, this is now something you can do in Cubic Odyssey as well!