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Minecraft Vs. Roblox: how these Games Compare for Kids

Minecraft and Roblox are hugely popular games that resemble sandboxes. Both allow you to create games, play with other players and play for hours. Each has its own online community that is always ready to assist you. However, Roblox and Minecraft are very different when it comes to the specifics. Here's how they compare on five key factors:



THE CONTENDERS



Minecraft. Ideal for ages 8+. Open-ended, exploratory and creation-oriented environment that lets players build and create things from scratch using materials they find from the world.



Roblox. Recommended for those aged 13+. A site for game creation where users can design and upload their own games and play other games in a multiplayer environment.



Price



Minecraft has a more expensive initial cost ($26.95 for PC and Mac) and Roblox uses an "freemium/premium" model.



Roblox lets you play games and create some games for free, but you have to subscribe to do the most enjoyable things like customizing your avatar, purchase and trade weapons, as well as create additional games. Roblox's game currency, Robux, at a cost however it's recommended to sign up for the entry-level membership ($5.95 per month for Builders Club) which removes ads, lets you manage more games, and allows you to purchase daily Robux.



Ease of Use



Both are difficult, but that's a part of the game's distinct fun. Minecraft has three difficulty levels, however there are no instructions. You can learn how to play Minecraft through exploration, experimentation and watching YouTube videos and reading other fan-made content (there is a lot of it online).



Roblox provides two modes of play that allow you to play and create. Playing other people's games offers plenty of options however it can be frustrating since the games are created by users. Roblox provides a lot of information, a wiki , and an incredibly supportive community for kids interested in making their own games.



Social Aspects



This is the most significant wildcard. Both games support multiplayer action, Minecraft lends itself more to single-player play, while Roblox is social from the minute you sign on -- and friends and chatting is a major aspect of the game. Check out our guidelines for social media for elementary school-aged kids. Roblox and Minecraft both feature a large amount of user-generated content. meu.info Players of all age groups, including teens play and compete in the game. Your child may be exposed to violent language, explicit images, and sexually suggestive images by consuming any content that is created by users. You can limit some of this through the game's built-in controls. Roblox allows you to disable chat and block individuals. Minecraft lets you "ignorethe other players, but it does not limit what you are able to say.



Safety



There are instances of inappropriate predatory behavior in multiplayer and chat games. In response, Roblox has beefed up its child safety initiative to include more moderators from humans, parental controls, and other features to keep off offenders. You can play Minecraft on your own or with a small number of friends. Contact with strangers is restricted. If your child wishes to play on a server that's open to the public, make sure it's kid-friendly.



Kid-Friendliness



Both Minecraft and Roblox have huge followings on social media and, therefore, kids can access plenty of additional content , including Wikis, YouTube videos, even Reddit forums -- which could expose them to adult topics when they're searching for information on the games. Also, Roblox lets users embed advertisements into their games, so kids will encounter in-game marketing. Violence can be an issue in both games, but while Roblox's user-uploaded games tend to be more of the shooter/explosion/disaster variety, Minecraft's leans more toward hand-to-hand combat, even though it's depicted in a cartoonish way.



Creativity and learning



Yes and no! Both games can teach rudiments of computer coding (Minecraft employs an adaptation of Minecraft to Java and Roblox runs the Lua programming language), though Minecraft has the advantage when it comes to being education-friendly. Both games encourage thinking skills, maths, reasoning, problem-solving, and collaboration. Both games are cropping up in computer camps, after-school classes, and even teachers' lesson plans since the skills you acquire by creating digital content and engaging with others online are essential for 21st century skills.



Our suggestion? Given the Wild West nature of both of these games, you should consider having your child with you as they learn to play, and then scouring the associated forums on the internet and videos to discover which game is the best match for your kid's age as well as experience and interest.


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