Roblox in 2025 isn’t just about blocky avatars and silly memes anymore — it’s a universe packed with worlds that rival full-on games. From cozy hangouts where you can raise pets or build dream houses, to adrenaline-filled battlegrounds and survival horror challenges, Roblox has it all. The craziest part? Most of these games are built by regular players, not big studios — and yet they’ve pulled in millions (sometimes billions!) of visits.
So if you’re wondering what everyone’s actually playing this year, here’s a tour through the 20 most popular Roblox games of 2025 — complete with mini-reviews to help you decide where to dive in next.
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1. Brookhaven RP
So, Brookhaven RP is this chill, super-popular roleplay world where you can basically live a virtual life. Houses, cars, shops, even community events — you pick how you want to spend your day. It’s kind of similar in vibe to games like Welcome to Bloxburg or MeepCity, except Brookhaven has scaled up massively.
What makes it shine: it’s super accessible. You don’t need crazy skills; most of the fun is exploring, socializing, customizing your avatar, messing around with friends. Also, it keeps getting updates, which keeps players coming back. Downsides? Some people say it can feel repetitive after a while (same shops, same houses), and there’s a fair bit of “pay to look cooler / get faster” stuff via gamepasses.
Also, fun fact: in 2025, Brookhaven got acquired by Voldex. It’s a big deal — shows how valuable these Roblox experiences have become.
2. Blox Fruits
If you like action, combat, anime vibes, Blox Fruits is your jam. Inspired by One Piece, you pick fruit powers, fight enemies and bosses, sail between islands, level up, trade stuff, etc. It scratches that itch for adventure + RPG progression pretty nicely.
What works well is the depth: there are multiple “seas” / regions, the fruit powers have variety, there are PvP moments, & a lot of content to unlock. However — and this is the trade-off — it can get grindy. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time leveling, or don’t mind waiting / repeating things, it might feel slow. Also balancing is a thing: newer players vs veterans with rare stuff can feel a bit unfair.
3. Adopt Me!
If you’ve been around Roblox for a while, you’ve almost certainly heard of Adopt Me!. It’s this pet-raising / roleplay / social hangout thing where you adopt pets, take care of them (feed, bathe, etc.), decorate homes, trade with other players, and just chill. The game also has a feature where pets grow through stages (baby → child → etc.), and there are rarities (common, rare, legendary, etc.).
What’s working: For many people, it’s adorable, relaxing, and really creative. The pet variety and the trading system give a lot of goals. Also, updates still drop (recent ones like “Summerfest 2025”) that add new pets, styles, features like “Pet Pen & Pet Releaser” which let you do things AFK or offline.
What bugs people: There’s a feeling among some long-term players that value/trading balance is skewed — rare pets cost a lot, trading values change, and sometimes newer pets or “cool pets” feel almost locked behind spending (time or Robux). Also, people complain that some events start strong but lose momentum or get repetitive.
4. Grow a Garden
Okay, this one is wild. Grow a Garden blew up in 2025. It’s a free-to-play idle / farming simulator on Roblox where players buy seeds, plant crops, harvest them, earn in-game currency (“Sheckles”), get pets via loot boxes, decorate, etc. Even when you are offline, your crops still grow.
What’s amazing: Its growth is insane. It smashed Roblox records for concurrent users (CCU) multiple times — hitting numbers like 21 million+ players online, setting new benchmarks even compared to big names like Fortnite. People love how it’s simple, satisfying, relaxing. The AFK / idle aspects are a plus, since you can make progress even if you can’t play actively.
What’s not so great: Some criticisms around monetization — certain items are only available for short windows, there’s pressure to use Robux to speed up things, etc. Also, although its CCU peaks are huge, they often drop pretty fast after updates. So there’s hype-spikes but also sharp fall-offs.
5. Tower of Hell
If you like platforming / obstacle course (“obby”) challenges that’ll test your reflexes and patience, Tower of Hell is one of the best. In this game, you climb a randomly generated tower filled with tricky obstacles. There are no checkpoints — meaning if you fall, you often have to start over. What’s extra intense is the timer — each round gives you a limited time to reach the top. If someone finishes early, the timer gets sped up.
The good: it’s super addictive. Every tower feels fresh because of randomization, so even if you fail, you kind of want to try again and do better. It’s also pretty satisfying when you finally nail a tough section. The bad: the lack of checkpoints is brutal. It can be frustrating if you’re not super skilled, or if you have less time. Also, some players feel there’s skill gap — newer or less precise players are at a serious disadvantage. But if you’re up for the challenge, it’s one of the top “test your skills” Roblox games.
6. Murder Mystery 2
Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) is a social‐deduction + survival game with roles: murderer, sheriff (or detective), and innocents. One key rule: innocents try to survive, the murderer tries to eliminate everyone, and the sheriff tries to stop the murderer. The tension comes from not knowing who’s who, hiding, sneaking, and sometimes just trying to stay alive until the round ends. What players like: it’s simple to get into but tense enough to keep things interesting. The variety of maps, the anticipation of being the innocent vs being the murderer, the surprise when things go wrong — all that makes it fun. Also, MM2 has lots of cosmetic rewards, knife/pet skins etc., events, etc., which adds replay value. On the flip side: some folks complain about monetization (rare items / skins cost a lot, events push you to spend or grind), hitbox / lag issues, or unfairness when playing with more experienced players. Also, repetitive rounds can get old if you don’t mix up how you play.
7. MeepCity
MeepCity is one of those classic chill social/roleplay hangouts in Roblox. Think of it like a virtual town where you can fish, customize your playground, decorate your home, adopt a “Meep” (cute pet-buddy thing), and explore various areas with friends. It’s got mini-games, shops, furniture stores, etc., so there’s some variety, even though a lot of what you’ll do is just socializing and customizing.
What’s nice: it’s relaxed. Good for jumping in with friends, talking, showing off avatar / home design, etc. The aesthetics are friendly, color-rich, not overly complicated. Downsides: because it’s so open, sometimes the community stuff gets weird — folks using parties or chats for inappropriate content. Also, to really decorate big fancy homes or get certain items, you’ll need a lot of in-game currency, and there are pushes toward buying stuff.
8. The Strongest Battlegrounds
If you prefer something action-packed, The Strongest Battlegrounds is your pick. It’s a fighting / battleground style game by Yielding Arts, with tons of characters inspired by anime (e.g. One-Punch Man influences). You choose a character, fight other players, use abilities, build up power (“Awakening” mode), etc. There are ranked modes, character unlocks, etc.
What works well: the combat feels satisfying, and seeing your character power up is motivating. A lot of characters have cool abilities, and getting into matches feels energetic. Also big visit numbers and active community. On the flip side: there’s some criticism around balance (some characters are seen as OP), hit detection / lag issues especially for people with less stable connections, and some content locked behind gamepasses or cosmetic exclusivity which can frustrate casual players.
9. Royale High
If you like fantasy, school-roleplay, dress-ups, and social interaction, Royale High does it really well. The game takes place in a magical school universe where you can customize your avatar with fancy outfits, wings, supernatural creature themes, etc., attend classes (in a whimsical way), explore multiple realms, dance, hang out, and generally show off your style. It leans heavily into aesthetics and social fun.
What works: the visuals are polished; the environments are dreamy; the fashion/customization mechanics are rich. If you enjoy showing off your avatar or just chilling in a pretty place, it’s great. What’s less great: some players feel updates have slowed down, or that certain content is too premium / gated. Also, since the focus is more on style and socialization, it might not satisfy players looking for intense action or gameplay depth.
10. Welcome to Bloxburg
Welcome to Bloxburg is a life-sim / building / roleplay hybrid. You earn money by working different jobs, build and decorate your house, customize pretty much every aspect of where you live, interact with other players, etc. It’s kind of like The Sims but in Roblox, with a strong emphasis on design, creativity, and slow progression rather than action.
What works: the building tools are satisfying, the freedom to design is quite robust, and many players enjoy the relaxed pace. Also, the social / hangout aspect is strong — meeting up, showing houses, etc., is part of the fun. On the downside: some content is locked behind game passes or premium stuff, so you may feel limited if you don’t spend. Also some players find the simulation mechanics (energy, hygiene, etc.) a bit shallow or not impactful, especially compared to real life sims. There’s also a sentiment among part of the community that Bloxburg could use more frequent content updates.
11. Natural Disaster Survival
If you like chaos + unpredictability, Natural Disaster Survival delivers big time. The premise is simple but effective: each round a random natural disaster hits (earthquakes, tsunamis, blizzards, etc.), and your job is to survive it on one of the maps. Because maps vary a lot (open spaces, high ground options, shelters, etc.), you often have to think fast or move smart to not get caught.
What works: it has high replay value because every round feels different thanks to varying disasters and map layouts. It’s also super accessible — easy to jump in, easy to understand, no steep learning curve. Nostalgia is a big pull too — long-time players love how it has that classic Roblox survival feel. What doesn’t work quite as smoothly: after many rounds, some players say it gets repetitive. Also, updates are infrequent, so besides bug fixes there’s not always much new content. The “blizzard” or “virus” disasters sometimes feel weaker/less exciting compared to thunder or tsunamis.
12. Theme Park Tycoon 2
If simulation and creativity are more your vibe, Theme Park Tycoon 2 is a gem on Roblox. You get your own plot, build your park from scratch — placing roller coasters, food stalls, rides, shops, guest amenities, paths, decorations — everything’s customizable. You can manage guest happiness, park layout, finances, aesthetics, etc., which gives a lot of depth.
What works well: building rides, customizing the park look, experimenting with layouts is really fun. Also, players love sharing blueprints, getting inspired by others’ theme parks, competing for guest satisfaction. The challenge of balancing costs vs fun vs guest flow adds a satisfying strategic element. What’s not perfect: it can get grindy (earning enough cash, optimizing everything), and design constraints might frustrate you (available space, ride types, cost). Also, if your device lags (or you have weak internet), large parks with many rides can be heavy. Finally, some premium items or gamepasses let you skip or speed up parts which can unbalance things a bit.
13. Work at a Pizza Place
If you haven’t tried this one, Work at a Pizza Place is one of those Roblox classics. You pick roles in a pizza shop — cook, cashier, delivery, supplier, etc. — and you work together to make pizzas, deliver them, manage orders, etc. It’s simple and social, and there’s nostalgia built in (many people grew up with this game).
What’s great: it’s super cooperative and casual. You can chill, pick easier jobs, or go all-out in trying to run things smoothly. The delivery job is often considered one of the more fun ones, since you get to drive around, deliver orders, see the map. Also, the manager role or helping others offers variety rather than doing the same thing every round.
What bugs people: the creep of trolling or people not taking roles seriously. Some jobs can feel repetitive or boring (especially cashier or box-jobs). Also older graphics or small technical issues (like UI / vehicle handling) get complaint mentions here and there. And there’s this running meme among “WoodReviewerRBX” type community reviews about wood grain on furniture never really being fixed.
14. Jailbreak
Jailbreak is one of the big ones. You’ve got two sides: criminals try to escape from prison, rob places, get vehicles; police / SWAT / similar try to stop them, catch criminals, etc. It has a large open map, heists, vehicles, customization.
What works well: the game gives a good mix of action + strategy + open-world fun. Escapes, chases, driving fast cars, planning robberies — these make it exciting. Also, the devs have done pretty well keeping up with updates, so there’s always something new or tweaked. Many players have nostalgia for it (“used to play all day”) and still enjoy returning.
What feels less good: there are complaints about balance (rare vehicles, cosmetics etc giving unfair advantage), about bugs (cars behaving weirdly, glitches), and that the more “premium” stuff can feel like moneyed players have the upper hand. Some parts can feel grindy. Also, “old-player” reviews say parts of the game have lost some of their original charm.
15. Dandy’s World
If you like spooky + cute mashups, Dandy’s World is a wild ride. It’s a mascot-horror survival game by BlushCrunch Studio and dev “Qwelver.” You play as “Toons” in a creepy place called Gardenview Center, completing tasks (fix machines, collect tapes, that sort of thing) while avoiding “Twisteds” — corrupted versions of the mascots. The game has you descend through floors, trying to extract Ichor (the in-game currency) to unlock more Toons or gear.
What’s awesome: the atmosphere is pretty strong. It’s not just “jump scares” — there’s strategy, tension, and a bit of teamwork needed. Unlocking Toons with different abilities gives variety, and the lore + character designs draw people in. Also it got big fast — one of the fastest Roblox games to hit 1 billion visits. What’s less great: early floors feel kind of slow or boring, and getting past certain floors requires gear / Toons that take grind. Also, community feedback says it can get toxic or frustrating when players are aggressive or not cooperating.
16. Scuba Diving at Quill Lake
This one’s a lot more chill. Scuba Diving at Quill Lake is all about exploration, discovery, and relaxing underwater vibes. You dive in this lake, hunt for treasures/artifacts, unlock better gear, and explore caverns etc. The visuals — lighting effects, underwater ambience — get a lot of praise. Players like wandering, finding secrets, seeing aquatic life.
What’s good: peaceful gameplay, the sense of wonder, freedom to explore at your pace — none of the intense combat or horror of other games. Great when you just want to unwind. The balance seems decent so beginners don’t feel lost. What’s weaker: because it’s exploration/ambient, some feel there’s less direction or fewer updates, so after you’ve found most treasures, there isn’t as much pulling you back. Also some players want deeper mechanics (more gear, more difficulty) which aren’t as emphasized.
17. Pet Simulator X
If collecting, upgrading, showing off, and pets are your thing, Pet Simulator X (by BIG Games Pets) hits most of the marks. You collect pets by hatching eggs (sometimes rare/legendary etc.), unlock new biomes, collect coins and gems, and gradually upgrade. There’s a whole progression with pets, “huge” pets, enchantments, etc.
What’s great: rewarding progression (especially for collectors), variety of pets, the joy of opening eggs, and the social element (showing your pets, comparing with friends). Also BIG Games tends to add new events / biomes etc., so there’s content drop-potential. What’s not so great: there are complaints about it being too grindy if you don’t spend Robux. Some players feel it leans toward “pay to win” for faster or more powerful pet acquisition. Also microtransaction pressure is real.
18. 99 Nights in the Forest
This one’s a survival + horror combo that’s been getting a ton of attention. Built by Grandma’s Favourite Games, 99 Nights in the Forest dropped in March 2025. You and a few friends (or solo) must survive through 99 nights in a creepy forest filled with monsters like a wendigo, an owl, cultists, wolves, bears — plus you’ve got side-quests like rescuing 4 kids lost in a plane crash. There’s resource gathering, crafting, choosing a class, lighting fires, fortifying shelter.
The scary tension works. The atmosphere is moody, the monster encounters are unsettling, and the progression (getting better tools, building base, prepping for worse nights) gives a satisfying ramp. Players like how every night forces you to adapt: do you explore for supplies or stay safe and work on upgrades? On the down side, a lot of folks say it gets repetitive after a while — after certain rescue objectives or once you have decent gear, things start to feel less tense. Also the difficulty curve can spike. Not quite “horror masterpiece,” but definitely one of Roblox’s more successful attempts at survival horror.
19. Steal a Brainrot
This game is wild. Steal a Brainrot is built around the “Italian Brainrot” meme characters (AI-generated surreal / absurd designs). The core loop: you buy Brainrots, they passively generate income, and you try to steal from others while protecting your own stash. There’s a base you upgrade, gear, some PvP / theft mechanics, rebirths (resetting progress for bonuses), etc. It launched May 16, 2025 by SpyderSammy / DoBig Studios.
What’s fascinating: it’s maybe the most talked-about game of 2025 on Roblox. The drama alone (losing Brainrots, kids crying, reaction videos) has made it go viral. The simplicity of the loop makes it super accessible — little learning curve, high reward / risk, lots of social stuff. But also many criticisms: it can feel toxic, unfair, with pay-to-win tendencies (better defenses, gear etc often cost money), and emotional cost (losing stuff can really sting). Some players don’t like the theft mechanics because they feel it punishes casuals.
20. FPS Rivals
FPS Rivals is one of the newer shooters on Roblox that’s been making waves in 2025. It’s a competitive first-person shooter experience with team-based matches, different classes/weapons, and modern shooter vibes that lean closer to something like Call of Duty or Valorant than the more arcade-style Roblox shooters. The gunplay is smoother than you’d expect from Roblox, with fast pacing and plenty of weapon variety.
What makes it stand out: it’s one of the top-grossing Roblox games of 2025, meaning lots of people are not only playing but also spending in it. The visuals are polished, maps feel designed for competitive balance, and there’s been steady developer support. That said, criticisms are there too — like matchmaking balance (new players get stomped by veterans), and a few people feel it leans toward microtransactions for cosmetics or boosts. Still, if you’re into shooters and want a Roblox title that feels surprisingly “hardcore,” FPS Rivals is a go-to pick.
Closing
And there you have it — the heavy hitters of Roblox in 2025. Whether you’re in the mood to chill with friends in Brookhaven, flex your rare pets in Adopt Me!, or sweat it out dodging disasters and monsters, there’s a game here that’ll hook you. Roblox keeps proving that it’s not just a platform — it’s an ecosystem of creativity, chaos, and community that somehow never runs out of surprises.
So, what’s your next stop? Grab your avatar, hit play, and see why these worlds have millions of players coming back day after day.
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