Studio71 is set to launch free streaming channels devoted to video gaming, including Minecraft and Roblox, on Amazon's Freevee platform.

Roblox reported 79.5 million DAUs in Q1 2025, an impressive metric of daily stickiness. Minecraft’s last reported MAU was 140 million in 2023, a larger figure but reported monthly, not daily.

Educators should take advantage of sandbox-style games' popularity and engaging nature as they explore teaching with Minecraft and Roblox.

Minecraft and Roblox are monumental sandbox-based digital worlds with a devoted fan base. The gaming community is well aware of the heated rivalry between the two platforms.

To help break down these two massive games into simple language, we've compared Minecraft and Roblox so you can pick which one is right for you or your child.