Make a game like the Roblox hits
Most Roblox hits are a fun loop in a fresh coat of paint. These pages take apart popular formats, explain why they work and how to build one, and show how to make your own original version.
BloxMaps is not affiliated with Roblox or with the developers of any game named on these pages. They describe kinds of games in our own words.
- A game like Steal a BrainrotBuy creatures off a conveyor, earn from them, steal other players' and guard your own.
- A game like Grow a GardenBuy seeds, grow crops on your plot, sell them and protect your garden.
- A game like Build An Ant EmpireRoll workers, fill your nest, send them for food and sell it at the best price.
- A game like 99 Nights in the ForestGather by day, keep the campfire alive and survive the night as a team.
- A game like DoorsOpen numbered doors one by one, hide when the lights flicker and reach the last room.
- A game like Murder Mystery 2A secret murderer, a sheriff and everyone else trying to survive the round.
- A game like Dress To ImpressDress up to a theme against the clock, walk the runway and vote.
Why "a game like X" is a good place to start
A popular game proves that players enjoy its loop. Starting from a loop that works and changing the theme, the characters and one rule is how many successful Roblox games began. It's also a great way to learn: you already know what the finished game should feel like.
The line you shouldn't cross is copying. Use your own name, characters, art, sounds and scripts. Each page has a "make it yours" section with ideas.
More formats by genre
The BloxMaps Game Maker builds many more kinds of games than the ones above: simulators, tycoons, obbies, tower defense, battle royale, racing and more. Browse them as game ideas by genre, or read the genre guides: tycoon, simulator, obby, horror and tower defense.
Questions
Can I copy a popular Roblox game?
Copying another game's name, characters, art, sounds or code isn't allowed. Making your own game in the same genre with your own ideas is how most Roblox games start.
Are these pages made with the original developers?
No. BloxMaps is not affiliated with Roblox or with the developers of any game named here.